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Miniature, long range retro-reflective sensor

Miniature, long range retro-reflective sensor

Baumer: The completely new developed Series 10 retro-reflective sensor with its polarization filter achieves a very high range of 4 m using a reflector measuring a mere 50 x 50 mm. The specially developed optics are characterized by the fact that...

2009-01-26
Capacitive Sensors - Aggressive media safely detected

Capacitive Sensors - Aggressive media safely detected

Baumer: In quite a number of fill level applications there are liquids to be detected which require sensor housings and media containers to be made of materials of strongly improved properties due to their chemical reactivity. The new Baumer...

2009-01-25

Spectris plc completes acquisition of LDS Test & Measurement

HBM: Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company, announces that it has completed the acquisition of the LDS Test & Measurement business from SPX Corporation for $86 million on a debt and cash-free basis. The...

2009-01-21
Weighing electronics determines truck loads reliably and with high accuracy

Weighing electronics determines truck loads reliably and ...

HBM: Complete check-in and check-out scales for trucks can be easily implemented using HBM’s new DIS2116 digital weighing electronics and C16i digital load cells. In legal-for-trade mode, data is encrypted for transfer from the load cells to the...

2009-01-21
Software benefits large scale structural analysis

Software benefits large scale structural analysis

HBM has launched version 5.0 of its catman Enterprise measurement software for structural analysis of large-scale measurement systems since up to 20,000 channels can be acquired simultaneously. The latest version extends the use of catman...

2009-01-21
Catalog highlights strain gages for transducer manufacturers

Catalog highlights strain gages for transducer manufacturers

HBM: The latest catalog from HBM highlights the benefits to transducer manufacturers of using strain gages as the sensing element in many transducers. Typically manufacturers develop transducers using strain gages for weighing technology...

2009-01-21
Latest version supports QuantumX and Vista for immediate test results

Latest version supports QuantumX and Vista for immediate ...

HBM has launched version 6.0 of its catman Professional measurement software to support its latest universal QuantumX amplifiers and run in Windows Vista. The software provides the user with the complete spectrum of functions ranging from...

2009-01-21
Increased productivity with the new software

Increased productivity with the new software "INDUSTRY ...

HBM: Industrial production systems must be easy to operate and their functions easy to monitor. The new software "INDUSTRYmonitor" was developed by HBM precisely for this purpose. It enables a more efficient utilization of the HBM press-fit...

2009-01-20
Kistler Group Takes Over MSC Automotive GmbH

Kistler Group Takes Over MSC Automotive GmbH

Kistler: The Kistler Group took over MSC Automotive GmbH based in Schwieberdingen, Germany, in an all-stock transaction on 1 January 2009. MSC, whose products and services round off the existing range of the Business Unit Vehicles perfectly, is...

2009-01-20
Ground-Isolated Pressure Sensor Type 6125C...

Ground-Isolated Pressure Sensor Type 6125C...

Kistler: The use of highly-sensitive piezoelectric combustion pressure sensors with built-in ground isolation can largely avoid the effects of electrical interference. The isolation of the sensing element prevents the generation of noise currents...

2009-01-19
Stable micrometer for sheet thickness measurement

Stable micrometer for sheet thickness measurement

Micro-Epsilon has launched a special C-clamp system for measuring the thickness of sheet strips. The inline system makes it much easier for metalworking companies to measure sheet thickness during the production process. With a width of just 50mm,...

2009-01-17
Low cost draw-wire sensors measure up to 7.5m

Low cost draw-wire sensors measure up to 7.5m

Micro-Epsilon: The latest draw-wire sensor from measurement technology manufacturer Micro-Epsilon is the wireSENSOR MK120. This new MK model is part of the company’s well-established low-cost draw-wire sensor range and offers a measuring range...

2009-01-17
Laser sensors for reflecting surface

Laser sensors for reflecting surface

Micro-Epsilon: Special sensors for optical distance measurement of direct reflecting materials are now available from Micro-Epsilon. Designated as the optoNCDT 1700DR, this new series expands the manufacturer’s already extensive sensor family....

2009-01-17
New space-saving Profibus IO-Link Master

New space-saving Profibus IO-Link Master

Balluff: IO-Link Masters from Balluff make the intelligence built into sensors and actuators available to the control level. The sensor specialist and connectivity provider now offers a new, spacesaving version of their IO-Link distribution box...

2009-01-16
Rugged Industrial Handheld from Balluff

Rugged Industrial Handheld from Balluff

Balluff: A new, rugged, industrial-grade handheld for portable reading and writing of data carriers in the Balluff BIS RFID identification system is available from the sensor specialist and connectivity provider Balluff. The modular, expandable...

2009-01-16
New fork and angle sensors

New fork and angle sensors

Balluff: Sensor specialist and connectivity provider Balluff has completely revamped their comprehensive line of fork and angle sensors. Now available to the use is an expanded product range including four distinct product lines. In addition to...

2009-01-16
New DeviceNet Analyzer from Balluff

New DeviceNet Analyzer from Balluff

Balluff: With their new DeviceNet Analyzer Balluff offers an especially powerful tool for analysis, startup, monitoring and maintenance of DeviceNet/CANbus equipment. These tools are aimed at maintenance personnel, integrators and expert users, in...

2009-01-16
Dew Point Transmitter for Easy Installation at pressures up to 450 bar

Dew Point Transmitter for Easy Installation at pressures ...

Michell Instruments: The Easidew T.X. dew point transmitter from Michell Instruments has been enhanced to take accurate measurements in pressures of up to 450 bar or 6500 psi. The Easidew T.X. is a fully configured and calibrated moisture...

2009-01-12
New cooled mirror hygrometer for anti-icing systems of gas turbines

New cooled mirror hygrometer for anti-icing systems of ...

Michell Instruments: The new generation of the Optidew Hygrometer from Michell Instruments was designed especially for applications in anti-icing systems for stationary gas turbines. In power generation plants located in environments with low...

2009-01-12
Pressure Transmitters for Industry: the Choice is Yours

Pressure Transmitters for Industry: the Choice is Yours

Keller: The Series 21 G is the latest fruit of more than 30 years’ experience in pressure measurement. The pressure port and all parts in contact with the media are made of stainless steel, Keller use an ingenious heat treatment process to...

2009-01-12
FUTEK Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor

FUTEK Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment...

2008-12-30
Servo research points the way to improved dynamics

Servo research points the way to improved dynamics

Sensor Technology: Research at the University of Manchester has demonstrated servo systems with vastly improved dynamics with the most challenging of loads. The key to the increased performance is a torque transducer from Sensor Technology...

2008-12-30
Compact Transmitter for Moisture in Oil Measurement

Compact Transmitter for Moisture in Oil Measurement

E+E Elektronik: The NEW Series EE381 transmitter from E+E Elektronik enables precise measurement of moisture content in oil in the range 0…1 aw at temperatures from -40...80°C (-40…176°F). The specifically for that application designed...

2008-12-29
Tiny trace detection at high speed for medical vials

Tiny trace detection at high speed for medical vials

Cognex Corporation: A major pharmaceutical manufacturer relies on Cognex In-Sight vision as part of their inspection machines designed to inspect small vials containing serum as well as detecting even the tiniest impurities within the serum. The...

2008-12-28
New software announced for Cognex DataMan ID Readers

New software announced for Cognex DataMan ID Readers

Cognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and industrial ID readers, today announced new software that expands the decoding capabilities of the DataMan® 100 vision-based ID readers and provides additional code...

2008-12-28
Mobile code reading solution in automotive, electronics and aerospace industries

Mobile code reading solution in automotive, electronics ...

Cognex Corporation: Accurate Direct Park Mark 2D code reading just went mobile. Building on the huge success of the Cognex DataMan code reader, a new completely mobile 2D code reader has been launched by Fairfield Group Limited. Ideal for usage in...

2008-12-28
Cubic Accelerometer Ideal for Modal Analysis, NVH and Squeak & Rattle Applications

Cubic Accelerometer Ideal for Modal Analysis, NVH ...

Dytran Instruments, Inc.: The Dytran 3214A series single axis cubic accelerometers are an excellent instrument for modal analysis, NVH, Squeak & Rattle and general purpose vibration applications. The 3214A series accelerometer has ultra low...

2008-12-28
Reliable encoders for railway vehicles

Reliable encoders for railway vehicles

Baumer: With its BMIV line, Baumer presents an encoder designed for the harsh operation on railway vehicles. Multiple channel outputs allow simultaneous wheelset speed information to multiple systems, also with differing pulse rates. These include...

2008-12-26
MAGRES hermetic – Unsurpassed robustness

MAGRES hermetic – Unsurpassed robustness

Baumer: Operation under extreme conditions is the great strength of the new MAGRES hermetic absolute encoders. They provide permanent IP 68 and 69K protection class and offer the highest levels of shock and vibration resistance values. Thanks to...

2008-12-26
Ultra Miniature Response Accelerometers

Ultra Miniature Response Accelerometers

Dytran Instruments, Inc.: The 3225F series of ultra miniature accelerometers are ideal response sensors due to their very small size and mass. With a sensitivity of 10 mV/g, these units can measure vibrations up to ±500 g. They are available with...

2008-12-21
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