Physik Instrumente (PI) has now introduced vacuum-compatible versions of the LPS-24 series: Under vacuum conditions down to 10-6 hPa, the miniature stages of only 24 mm in width achieve a sub-nanometer resolution over a travel range of 15 mm....
First Sensor presents the Series 8r silicon avalanche photodiodes (APDs) with high sensitivities in the red and green wavelength range. The APDs feature a flat gain curve where the internal amplification rises slowly with the applied reverse bias...
Allegro MicroSystems: The new A1688 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a Hall-effect sensor IC that provides a user-friendly solution for true zero-speed digital ring magnet and gear tooth sensing in two-wire automotive applications such as ABS...
Bronkhorst High-Tech BV designed a new series of Power Supply / Readout and Control Units for use with digital Mass Flow Meters/Controllers, Pressure Meters/Controllers and other transmitters and transducers with RS232 communication. The E-8000...
Micronas announces the use of the XH018 process technology from X-FAB for its next generation of brushless DC motor control solutions. XH018 is X-FAB’s 0.18 μm modular mixed signal high-voltage (HV) CMOS technology. Based upon the single poly...
POSIC: Simplify inventory management and speed up delivery time by using the programmable version of POSIC’s popular ID1101C encoder kit. The resolution can be programmed from 128 up to 4096 CPR prior to or even after assembly into your...
Micronas announces the second generation of its direct angle sensor family. The new HAL 37xy family consists of two members, the HAL 372x featuring a ratiometric analog output and the HAL 373x with PWM and SENT output according SAE-J2716 release...
Leuze electronic: The CR 50 is a miniaturized, economical CCD scanner – specially designed for optimum integration in medical instruments for automating bar code readings in analysis technology. The CR 50 bar code readers are open modules for...
Micronas announces the extension of its Hall-effect sensor portfolio by the new HAL 15xy switch family for a broad variety of automotive applications operating under harshest environmental conditions from –40 °C up to 150 °C ambient temperature.
Sierra Instruments is pleased to announce its evolutionary QuadraTherm® 640i/780i has received global approvals for the following standards of safe operation in potentially hazardous environments: cFMus (USA and Canada), ATEX (European Union) and...
Sierra Instruments announces the release of their new video entitled, “Principle of Operation: Thermal Mass Flow Meter”, which shows how the physics of thermal dispersion technology allow for accurate and reliable direct mass flow measurement.
Mantracourt: Electronic instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt has announced that its ICA2 load cell amplifier is being used within the design of the Mantis, a hexapod robot, designed and manufactured by Micromagic Systems Robotics Ltd.
Melexis: SoftKinetic®, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, together with global automotive semiconductor and sensor innovator Melexis (MELE), today announced the availability of the first time of flight...
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: At the 2014 Automatica exhibition, the complete safe automation supplier, Pilz, was showing services, products and systems for safe robot applications. In addition to the solutions already available, Pilz...
Micro-Epsilon: Fiber optic sensors can be applied in automation and metrology under circumstances for which optical standard components are not suitable. High temperatures, restricted installation space, or poorly accessible mounting situations...
Micro-Epsilon has launched a new color sensor for the colorCONTROL ACS7000 spectral measurement system, which is ideal for processes that require standardized color measurement. The ACS1 standard sensor as well as the ACS2 circular sensor are...
maxon motor: The maxon motor Group was able to maintain its revenue level during the 2013 business year, in spite of the strong Swiss franc, the weak development of the economy in some areas and commodity prices that remained high. The revenue...
Cognex Corporation announced the Checker® 4G7C, an easy-to-use color vision sensor that distinguishes parts by color. “The Checker 4G7C makes verifying product color easier than ever,” says Brian Nachtigall, Senior Manager and Business Unit...
PI Ceramic (PIC) successfully launches a new piezo material in OEM high-power ultrasound applications. The ceramic material PIC184 is based on modified lead zirconate titanate (PZT) and is one of the ferro-electrically hard piezo materials.
Leuze electronic: This year's key-note topic at CeMAT – "Smart, Integrated, Efficient" – suited Leuze electronic down to the ground. Highlights of the show included the very latest safety light curtains in the MLC 500 series, the outstandingly...
Micro-Epsilon: Endoscopes from Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec are renowned for their high quality. The proven ELTROTEC MKF-D endoscope with swing-prism is now also available with a diameter of 4.3mm. The swing-prism provides a variable viewing range of...
Novotechnik introduces the PTP Series of open housing position sensors. These cost effective sensors are designed to be integrated into applications where they can be mounted in enclosed devices. Custom wiper interfaces are available. PTP Series...
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: The automation company Pilz marked the start of building work for its own production site in China with an official ground-breaking ceremony. The new plant will be built in Jintan (Jiangsu province). This...
Sensirion: As part of continuing Northern Europe sales expansion, Sensirion has appointed a dedicated Area Sales Manager, David Boylan, for the UK and Ireland. The move is aimed at strengthening the leading sensor manufacturer’s posi-tion in a...
Micro-Epsilon: The eddyNCDT 3001 is a cost-effective eddy current sensor with housing that has to date only been reserved for inductive sensors and proximity sensors. This compact sensor comes with integrated electronics including temperature...
Micro-Epsilon: The new boreCONTROL LAB measurement system detects the diameters of cylindrical inside geometries. The micrometer-precise system can also be used for surface assessment and defect detection. boreCONTROL LAB is a benchtop device...
Sherborne Sensors: The LSOC was developed in the 1980s. At that time, there were far fewer electronic instruments. Instead, mechanical inclinometers would be employed to accurately measure inclined surfaces. These were fine up to a point, and...
Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: The proven operating mode selector switch PITmode from Pilz is now available in a new design, with optional pictograms for machine tools. The use of standard symbols makes it ideal for international use....
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...
Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, announced a new series of semi-shielded power inductors. The semi-shielded SRN model series combines the features of non-shielded and shielded inductors, making them...
