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Major sub-categories: Angle, inclination, tilt | Distance | Edge, Alignment | Form, dimension, size, volume | Gap | Length, Displacement | Light barriers, curtains | Limit / position indicators | Presence | Position | Position angular | Position linear | Proximity | Thickness

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To each their own ultrasonic sensor

To each their own ultrasonic sensor

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors are suitable for detecting objects with different size and surface finish as well as in a wide variety of distances. The innovative Swiss manufacturer SNT Sensortechnik AG has launched a new family of...

2015-11-17
O300 and O500 photoelectric sensors in hygienic and washdown design for extra reliability in critical environments

O300 and O500 photoelectric sensors in ...

Baumer: With the new O300 and O500 sensors in hygienic and washdown design, Baumer offers maximum reliability, comfort and minimum operating costs. In conjunction with the proTect+ impermeability concept for a long service life and IO-Link, the...

2015-11-13
Long travel linear position measurement

Long travel linear position measurement

Variohm EuroSensor: Variohm supply draw wire sensors to Hunger Hydraulics for lifting bridge application: Hunger Hydraulic UK Ltd, a part of the international Hunger Hydraulic system consultancy and solutions group, has recently...

2015-11-12
Durable Automotive Angle Sensors

Durable Automotive Angle Sensors

Novotechnik U.S. introduces the new RSC3200 Series of angle sensors that feature shaft connectivity options and provide absolute, rotary position measurement. Analog outputs are 0.25 to 4.75 V or 0.5 to 4.5 V. Designed for automotive and other...

2015-11-10
First Contactless IO-Link Encoder

First Contactless IO-Link Encoder

Turck: At the SPS IPC Drives fair Turck is showcasing the first fully contactless encoder which outputs its measured value via IO-Link. This makes the QR24-IOL an inexpensive alternative to encoders with an analog...

2015-11-09
IO-Link-Capable uprox3 Sensors

IO-Link-Capable uprox3 Sensors

Turck is now offering its flagship uprox3 sensor also in an IO-Link-capable version. The intelligent interface makes the factor 1 inductive proximity switch a universal sensor that can be parameterized to suit over 100,000...

2015-11-09
Perfected efficiency and precision – every micrometer counts

Perfected efficiency and precision – every ...

Baumer: Precondition for maximum travel convenience is excellent control quality, which in turn is solely ensured by high signal accuracy output by the feedback encoder at the lift motor. Thanks to high-precision mechanics down to the μm range,...

2015-11-04
Two-dimensional speed and direction sensor IC using vertical and planar Hall elements

Two-dimensional speed and direction sensor IC ..

Allegro MicroSystems: The new A1262 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a unique dual-channel Hall-effect latch featuring two-dimensional (2D) sensing via a combination of vertical and planar Hall elements. The quadrature outputs of the A1262...

2015-11-03
Robust encoders for absolute reliability

Robust encoders for absolute reliability

Baumer: Typically high shaft loads and situation-induced axial impact or overloads in shaft copying systems present a real challenge to encoders. The multiturn encoders of series MAGRES BMMV 58 CANopen or SSI with 6 or 10 mm solid shaft endure...

2015-11-03
Robust Laser Sensor with IO-Link

Robust Laser Sensor with IO-Link

Turck introduced a rugged, versatile laser sensor designed for difficult distance-based applications over a range of 25-300 mm. The new Q4X, developed by Turck's optic partner Banner Engineering, reliably detects distance...

2015-11-02
Vibration Resistant for Presses

Vibration Resistant for Presses

Leuze electronic: Special V-models of the MLC 500 series safety light curtains have been optimized explicitly for applications subject to strong vibrations, such as for safe-guarding presses and punching machines. The MLC 500 series is unusually...

2015-10-28
Tolerant Distance Sensors

Tolerant Distance Sensors

Leuze electronic: The measuring ODS 10 and the switching HT 10 are optical sensors that reliably detect objects and measure distances with an operating range of up to 8 m and an accuracy of +/-30 mm. The devices have high tolerance with respect to...

2015-10-28
Gapman® Gen3 Portable Electronic Feeler Gage

Gapman® Gen3 Portable Electronic Feeler Gage

Capacitec has announced the global market debut of the Gapman®Gen3, a "next generation" high-precision, non-contact portable thin gap electronic feeler gage, offering enhanced...

2015-10-26
GAPMAN CONTACT SABER : Electronic feeler gauge

GAPMAN CONTACT SABER : Electronic feeler gauge

Capacitec: The efficient functioning of an aircraft engine has a direct correlation with controlling the amount of air that passes by the outer fan blades onto the first stage compressor. Capacitec has recently introduced a gap sensor system that...

2015-10-26
250°C Gap Uniformity on Extruder Dies

250°C Gap Uniformity on Extruder Dies

Capacitec is introducing the new non-contact capacitive gap measurement GPD sensor wand that measures extruder lips gaps at operation temperatures up to 250°C. It functions the same as standard dual sensor wands except it opens up new...

2015-10-26
Slot Die Coating Gap Measurement

Slot Die Coating Gap Measurement

Capacitec offers a semi-portable slot die coating system for maintaining coater gap uniformity in production. The Gapmaster 3 based unit offers extended measurement ranges up to 0.020 in. (500 microns) and provides improved ease-of-use for...

2015-10-26
Capteura® 200 Series Non-Contact Displacement Systems

Capteura® 200 Series Non-Contact Displacement ..

Capacitec: The Capteura® 200 Series Modular non-contact capacitive displacement instrumentation packages are the next generation to the 4000 series. Introduced in 2012, the new Capteura® 200 Series offers Capacitec’s highest...

2015-10-26
Industrial Gap Sensors and Wands

Industrial Gap Sensors and Wands

Capacitec Industrial Gap Sensors, as seen in the example 2HPS-6-(0.6)-A-327 below, are typically custom made thicker with an earth grounded core design and can be made to accommodate a wider gap range compared to Capacitec thin gap wands. They are...

2015-10-26
Non-Contact Capacitive Gap and Parallelism Sensor Systems Improve Solar Panel Production Efficiencies

Non-Contact Capacitive Gap and Parallelism Sensor ...

Capacitec, a global leader in the design and manufacture of non-contact capacitive displacement, gap and parallelism sensing technologies for scientific and industrial customers, has announced the debut of a series of non-contact capacitive gap...

2015-10-26
Capacitec Non-Contact Gap Sensor Systems Offer Reliable Performance in Aircraft Assembly and Coating Applications

Capacitec Non-Contact Gap Sensor Systems Offer Reliable ...

Capacitec, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of non-contact capacitive displacement, gap and parallelism sensing technologies for scientific and industrial customers, has announced the successful application of non-contact gap...

2015-10-26

High Radiation & Magnetic Field

Capacitec non-contact displacement sensors thrive in harsh environments. An example is where Capacitec model HPB sensors were installed directly in the chamber of a particle accelerator at CERN. The capacitive sensors maintained the perfect...

2015-10-26
Valve Position Monitoring - Open Solutions for Ease of Mounting

Valve Position Monitoring - Open Solutions ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: The latest generation of dual sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs monitors the valve position of valve actuators in a reliable and contactless process. These valve actuators are primarily used to achieve rotary movements in fittings, valves,...

2015-10-26
The right sensors for any application

The right sensors for any application

SIKO GmbH: Precise length measurement is one of the basic conditions for industrial production. In this regard, the requirements of the measuring systems are just as wide ranging as the fields of application in which the sensors are used. Since it...

2015-10-23
Transducer BTL with real-time Ethernet interfaces

Transducer BTL with real-time Ethernet interface

Balluff: The new transducers in rod and profile housings with an Ethernet interface from Balluff offer multiple advantages for machine manufacturers and operators with respect to startup and machine output. The standardized communication protocols...

2015-10-21
Tamper-proof sealing of folded cartons - Gloss sensor Glare from SICK

Tamper-proof sealing of folded cartons ...

SICK AG: The Glare gloss sensor from SICK is specially designed to recognize and differentiate objects on the basis of their gloss in order to control production processes. The Glare sensor analyzes the spatial distribution of reflected light...

2015-10-19
Variohm EuroSensor adds 8 mm D-shaft option to motorsports-proven Hall Effect angle sensor range

Variohm EuroSensor adds 8 mm D-shaft option ...

Variohm EuroSensor has increased the interfacing flexibility of its motorsports-proven Euro-XP non-contacting angle sensor with a new 8 mm diameter D-shaft drive option which is available with a choice of 32 or 38 mm PCD mounting....

2015-10-14
Position sensors with 10m range: Variohm EuroSensor adds new Celesco SK series cable extension sensors

Position sensors with 10m range: Variohm ...

Variohm EuroSensor has expanded its position sensor range to include several new models that are available ex-stock from the ‘cable extension transducer’ specialist Celesco Inc.  Aimed at demanding applications in...

2015-10-13
Linear Diversity

Linear Diversity

Pepperl+Fuchs: The new cable pull rotary encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs are available in different variants with a range of electrical interfaces. Robust magnetic rotary encoders ensure reliable measurement results. Cable pull rotary encoders are...

2015-10-12
PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric proximity sensors: The fantastic four

PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric proximity ...

SICK AG: The new standard for reliable detection with an extended sensing range cannot be measured with a conventional yardstick. After all, with sensing ranges from 5 cm to 3.8 m, no object goes undetected by the PowerProx MultiTask photoelectric...

2015-10-07
Blue meets yellow – a green light for safe magazine filling / Functional safety systems – Safeguard Detector Core

Blue meets yellow – a green light for safe ...

SICK AG: When it comes to material transportation in particular (of flat carton blanks, for example), there is a danger of the operator reaching into the magazine to add more material while the machine is running. The Safeguard Detector from SICK...

2015-10-06
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