Mechanical, dynamical

Cognex Corporation launched VisionPro® Surface, a vision software package for inspecting the surface of materials. VisionPro Surface combines a revolutionary new visual defect detection and classification technology with a simple user interface...

HBM: For hygienic reasons, plants such as those for filling of drinks need to be cleaned daily with special cleaning agents and water or steam. If electric components are used there, they must meet the high degree of protection IP68 or even IP69K....

Kistler: The Kistler Group has announced the global market launch of Kistler Type 8766A(x), a triaxial PiezoStar accelerometer in a very small cube with 3,7 g mass, designed for accurate measurement of frequency events from 0,5 … 10 000 Hz. The...

Kistler has commissioned an additional calibration unit for torque sensors on its Lorch production site. Acceptance and accreditation by the DAkkS (formerly DKD) in December 2009 means Kistler's Center of Excellence for Torque Sensors now has two...

Magtrol: HDL sensor from MAGTROL has been specially developed for geo-technic , underground and road engineering applications to monitor forces involved on all concrete constructions. This annular sensor has an outstanding size/ capacity ratio...

Stellar Technology introduces the new subminiature series VLC856 compression load cells. Small in size - with diameters from 0.38” and heights of only 0.13” - these load cells deliver exceptional 0.50% accuracy for ranges from 10 to 1,000 lbf....

HBM: The metrology technology specialist HBM is expanding its range of piezoelectric force washers into the lower nominal (rated) forces with the 20 kN version of the CFW series. The new force washer has a diameter of just 14.5 mm and a height of...

Kistler has expanded its range of multicomponent measuring hubs for tire test stands. This complements the RoaDyn P5xy piezoelectric 5-component hubs with the RoaDyn S220 2-component design including strain gage force measuring technology. The...

Stellar Technology introduces the subminiature series VLU850 tension/compression load cells. In spite of their small size - with diameters from 0.50” and heights from 0.31” - these load cells deliver exceptional 0.50% accuracy for ranges from...

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.: IMI Sensors – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces their model 682A09 ICP® In-Line 4-20 mA Vibration Transmitter. Another IMI Sensors industry-first, the model 682A09 installs in line with any industrial...

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: Micro-Polar Brix is specifically designed for the sugar industry. It provides online measurement of: Dry substance, Brix value, Density, Concentration. The real-time measuring results are essential in order...

Kistler Instrument Corporation has announced the debut of Type 8688A, a globally patented series of low-cost high-sensitivity IEPE triaxial accelerometers, with optional TEDS, designed to simultaneously measure vibration in three orthogonal axes....

Kistler: The Kistler Group's acquisition of MSC Automotive GmbH has substantially enhanced its expertise in the area of sensors and applications based on strain gages. The amalgamation of MSC Automotive with Kistler-IGeL GmbH on the Schönaich...

Sensor Technology: Technology transfer may prove one of the cornerstone engines for growth as the UK emerges from recession over the coming months. Sensor Technology in Oxon are virtually addicted to the habit, so we asked their Tony Ingham how it...