Position, dimension

maxon motor introduces additional brushless DC motors in its ECX series. They are fast, powerful, and easily configured on a computer. These motors are complemented with new modules for the compact EPOS4 positioning controller, which has a high...

Turck is presenting at the SPS IPC Drives fair its BCT capacitive sensors with an IO-Link interface. IO-Link enables the parameters of switches, such as in level control applications, to be set easily. The internal process value of the sensor can...

Novotechnik introduces the Vert-X 2800 Series of sensors that measure angular position. These sensors convert rotational angle into an analog or digital output—depending on version. Users can select a stock part to simply measure angle or...

Turck expands its family of laser sensors with the new LTF Series. Featuring time-of-flight technology, the laser measurement sensor ensures accurate distance measurements out to 12 meters. The LTF offers the best-in-class combination of accuracy,...

Waycon: The relevance of precise position detection is growing in the mobile hydraulics market. Exact positioning of stabiliser legs on crane trucks, for example, is essential to ensure the physical integrity of people and...

Turck is adding variants with a Ø4 mm sensor probe to its range of weld nut sensors. This makes the detection of missing M5 nuts before welding even simpler. Turck has also improved the abrasion resistance of its weld nut sensors with...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Recently SNT Sensortechnik AG presented the least expensive SWISS MADE ultrasonic sensor, thanks to rigorous cost management in construction and production. The sensors of the UPR-B series are characterized by good price and...

Variohm: Herga Technology, the UK designer and manufacturer of footswitches, hand controls and sensing solutions highlights a comprehensive range of medical switching products at Compamed 2016 that reflect its recently awarded ISO 13485:2012...

Balluff: Photoelectric minisensors from Balluff stand out not only with their switching precision, but also their compact form factors and low weight. New in this lineup is the first tubular mini-sensor with background suppression (HGA) and...

Variohm EuroSensor: Contelec’s latest Vert-X 48E series non contacting magnetic encoder is aimed at precision angle measurement on agricultural, mining or construction equipment, and other applications where extreme environment conditions...

Balluff: Laser distance sensors are a great thing. They operate on the principle of light time-of-flight and can perform high-precision measurements with especially great accuracy and resolution over long distances without a reflector. They are...

Leuze electronic: After winning the 2016 GIT Security Award and the 2016 Industry Prize, the RSL 400 has now received third place in the 2016 handling award. A major industry honor, the handling award was presented for the third time by the trade...

Jewell Instruments: The LCF-2330 inclinometer series now includes a 4-20mA output signal option for applications that require long cable runs. This dual-axis tilt sensor is fluid damped to minimize noise and vibration interference while also...

SIKO GmbH: The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has now been in force for some time, making it increasingly important for safety-related features to be implemented in mechanical engineering. In doing so, it is essential that safety features are...