Waycon: Precise positional measuring of motions: with the Draw Wire Transducer series SX from the company Waycon Positionsmesstechnik. The enorm dynamics of these sensors with a measurement range from 1250mm – 50000mm, allow a high motion speed...
SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors with analogue output (0..10V or 4...20mA) measure the distance to objects of different size and texture. The measuring ranges vary from few centimeters to several meters. The measurement is performed by...
Baumer united all of its measuring sensors under the name AlphaProx. This comprehensive line of products comprises very diverse technologies; from photoelectric and inductive to ultrasonic and magnetic sensors. The AlphaProx portfolio is not only...
Turck: Inductive measurement sensors with IO-Link and a voltage output complete the range of Turck's sensor portfolio. The flexibility of the new analog sensors offer users a range of different application scenarios. The devices can firstly be...
Sensor Technology: Measuring torque on rotating shafts on a test rig is one thing, but the environmental challenges of real world applications can quickly impact on the functionality and reliability of torque transducers, as Mark Ingham of Sensor...
BERTHOLD Technologies: Oil refineries worldwide rely on the radiometric instruments from Berthold Technologies. The non-contacting, non-intrusive measuring systems based on Gamma technology are used to measure level and density in demanding...
Kistler: The use of spark plugs in cylinder pressure measurement has the major advantage of avoiding the need to form an additional bore. It exploits the means of access to the combustion chamber already provided by the plug, which then serves a...
Micro-Epsilon: The powerful True Color CFO sensors from Micro-Epsilon are designed for high precision color measurements. With the firmware update 1.4.20, the CFO200 models can now be operated at a measurement frequency of up to 30 kHz. The web...
Micro-Epsilon: In order to minimise positioning errors in machine tools, the eddy current sensor SGS 4701 measures the thermal extension of high-frequency spindles. The spindle is at the heart of a machine tool and so plays a decisive role in the...
HBM: Optical strain gauges (SG), like those in the OptiMet series from HBM, have many advantages compared with conventional SG. As they are based on Fiber Bragg grating technology - an optical measuring system - where no electrical signal is...
Micro-Epsilon: In wind turbines, the bearing gap is very important because the better the sliding properties, the higher the plant effectiveness and service life. The bearing gap between the bearing surface and the drive shaft is reliably...
Micro-Epsilon: In order to inspect the height of pressed-in contact pins on PCBs immediately after the assembly process, scanCONTROL laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used. These create a 3D profile of each PCB. Faced with miniature targets,...
Waycon: Draw-wire sensors (also known as wire-actuated encoders) are extremely versatile in agriculture and help to carry out precise measurements of position, length and distance. Draw-wire sensors are measuring systems that convert the linear...
Sensor Instruments GmbH: Those wishing to measure the layer thickness e.g. of a homogeneous layer of printing ink on paper can adopt the grammage method as an adequate approach. The grammage of a printing ink is not all that different from that of...
Micro-Epsilon: In the production of battery cells, films are coated continuously or intermittently. The film thickness and the coating thickness represent a process-critical measurement parameter. Precise thicknessGAUGE measuring systems from...
Micro-Epsilon: Measuring the workpiece position in grinding machines involves the position measurement of the crankshaft with micrometer precision using eddy current-based inductive sensors. These sensors are perfectly suitable for measurements in...
Micro-Epsilon: During surface finishing of strip material, the color sensor system used must meet high requirements in terms of precision and speed. In order to detect color shades with an accuracy of ΔE <0.1, the colorCONTROL ACS7000...
greenTEG AG: Laser Measuring thermal properties of textiles is one of many applications of greenTEG’s customers. We have put together a new FAQ which answers questions with regard to measuring thermal properties of textiles. What is the best...
ETLG Inertial Aerosystems: Tilt sensing ensures that infrastructure operates with safety and efficiency. But since these readings are so subtle and important, designers minimize induced errors. Vibration can be the enemy for precision tilt sensors...
Exergen Global: By its very nature, infrared measures surface temperature, but most material properties of interest relate to internal (bulk) temperatures. For many materials, such as metals, the gradient between the surface and internal...
Sensor Technology: TorqSense Rotary Torque Sensors, made by Sensor Technology Ltd, are unlike traditional slip ring transducers. They use a simple non-contact radio link for collecting real-time torque signals, letting machine builders and control...
Sensor Technology: TorqSense Rotary Torque Sensors, made by Sensor Technology Ltd, are unlike traditional slip ring transducers. They use a simple non-contact radio link for collecting real-time torque signals, letting machine builders and control...
greenTEG AG: Windows play an important role in the overall insulation of a building, as they are responsible for up to 20% of heat losses during winter. Therefore, replacing poorly insulated windows with windows of the latest standard can...
Micro-Epsilon: In automotive development, car chassis tests are the basis for safe driving. These checks require sensors that stand up to the challenges of road testing. Fast movements, short distances, limited space and harsh environmental...
Sensor Technology: If precise mixing is a crucial process variable, viscosity measurement may be the most accurate way to ensure optimum performance. But rotating mixers can lead to very tangled wiring, so here Mark Ingham of Sensor Technology Ltd...
Baumer: As in many other applications, often it is not advisable or simply technically not feasible to install the encoder straight at the drive train to detect the speed of a conveyor belt. Any slip occurring at the belt may cause measuring...
Turck has added spring arms and measuring wheels to its encoder portfolio, thus offering a reliable solution for measuring linear moving objects. The freely combinable spring arms and measuring wheel systems enable the measurement of lengths and...
STS AG: Engineering methods and modern technologies enable manufacturers to design pressure transmitters to meet practical requirements. This is especially essential for demanding applications. The general conditions for the development of...
Dytran Instruments, Inc. a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS sensors presents Model 3168D2 for HUMS and flight test applications. This innovative sensor is a single-axis IEPE quartz accelerometer with a thru-hole design for 360-degree...
AMSYS: Switching pressure at the touch of a finger, only? The brand new P.Touch pressure switch makes this possible, intuitively operated via an integrated touchscreen. AMSYS GmbH & Co. KG offers with the new P.Touch a media resistant pressure...
