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Laser Triangulation Sensors  RF603 Series

Laser Triangulation Sensors RF603 Series

RIFTEK: The sensors are intended for non-contact measuring and checking of position, displacement, dimensions, surface profile, deformation, vibrations, sorting and sensing of technological objects as well as for...

2013-07-30
Laser Triangulation Sensors  RF600 Series

Laser Triangulation Sensors RF600 Series

RIFTEK: The sensors are intended for non-contact measuring and checking of position, displacement, dimensions, surface profile, deformation, vibrations, sorting and sensing of technological objects as well as for...

2013-07-30
Capacitive sensor ensures optimum images for surgical microscopes

Capacitive sensor ensures optimum images for surgical ...

Micro-Epsilon: Surgical procedures require a perfect view of the operating area. Surgeons often use surgical microscopes for support. A high-precision capacitive sensor is used to stabilise the microscope's field of view. The lenses of a surgical...

2013-06-17
Three new families of ultrasonic sensors

Three new families of ultrasonic sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs: The robust yet accurate measuring method makes ultrasonic sensors ideal for a wide variety of applications. Simple parameterization - if the application requires it - coupled with measuring ranges extending from a few centimeters to...

2013-05-20
A laser sensor that is making music

A laser sensor that is making music

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are typically used in industrial plants for non-contact distance, displacement and position measurements. Bremen's Arts University, Hochschule für Künste, is now using a...

2013-05-17
Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer: These days, safety at work is of central importance, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming years. Individual requirements are equally varied. Baumer has responded by expanding its portfolio of inductive sensors in the ATEX...

2013-04-16
UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long distances

UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors for industrial applications are able to detect objects, but they can also measure the exact distance. Since they determine the time of flight of sound, they have a 100% background suppression and they...

2013-04-14
Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Pepperl+Fuchs: Pushing the limits of physical possibility is the greatest challenge facing technology. In addition to technical excellence, the economic aspect is taking on an increasingly important role. The machine construction market is...

2013-04-13
FLS-C – Laser sensor for SEW positioning applications

FLS-C – Laser sensor for SEW positioning applications

Dimetix AG: In systems subject to slip, exact position determination via the motor encoder is not possible. An additional measurement system is therefore necessary. The FLS-C distance measurement device determines the current position of an object...

2013-03-29
Expanded Connectivity for Sensors

Expanded Connectivity for Sensors

Leuze electronic: Within the MA 200i series, Leuze electronic now also offers modular interfacing units for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and CANopen connections. All peripheral devices – such as sensors, protective switches and cameras – are not...

2013-03-19
Capacitive controller with a modular design

Capacitive controller with a modular design

Micro-Epsilon presents the new capaNCDT 6220 controller for capacitive sensors, developed for non-contact displacement, distance and position measurement, which can be enlarged by a maximum of 4 measurement channels. The additional channels can be...

2013-01-17
Edge, gap and diameter measuring sensors from Eltrotec

Edge, gap and diameter measuring sensors from Eltrotec

MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH: Measuring sensors are essential for edge tracking in the paper industry, in steel working and in press-fit systems on automatic presses, but also just as necessary for measuring wire...

2012-12-30
Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now available with unique Embedded Coil Technology

Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now ...

Micro-Epsilon: Embedded Coil Technology (ECT) allows the limitations normally caused by the material and design to be exceeded. This fact makes the sensors unique. Technology for the production of coils in sintered inorganic carrier material has...

2012-12-17
Programmable ultrasonic sensors

Programmable ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG introduces an all new sensor generation. The ultrasonic sensors of UPR-A series in M18 size are characterized by a wide range of max. 1.5m. Furthermore they are...

2012-12-14
All new ultrasonic brochure

All new ultrasonic brochure

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG launches to the start of the new year a completely new overview brochure. Ultrasonic sensors are used in the industry for measuring distance and as proximity...

2012-12-14
New inductive sensor series in miniature size

New inductive sensor series in miniature size

Baumer: Miniature sensor with large sensing distance: With the expansion of its inductive sensor series IFRM04/05, Baumer has achieved a perfect balance between functionality and compactness. With 1.6 mm, the inductive sensors offer the largest...

2012-11-16
Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Pepperl+Fuchs: Level control in a water tank is one of the classic applications for ultrasonic sensors. A sensor in a M30 sleeve can measure heights of four or six meters without any problems. If the pump is controlled by means of a PLC, sensor...

2012-11-14
DLS-C –Non-contact distance measurement with external measured value display

DLS-C –Non-contact distance measurement with external ...

Dimetix AG: In various applications, an external measured distance value display for visually presenting a distance, length or position is absolutely essential for an operator. An external digital display can be directly connected to the DLS-C...

2012-10-29
Laser displacement sensor for shiny surfaces

Laser displacement sensor for shiny surfaces

Micro-Epsilon has developed a new highly dynamic laser sensor for displacement measurements of shiny metal, coarse, and textured surfaces. In contrast to point-type laser models, the measuring point is extended to form a line which helps prevent...

2012-10-17
Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Baumer: With its broad sensor portfolio featuring many different technologies, Baumer is able to meet the high requirements associated with producing, processing and packaging food products. Photoelectric, inductive and ultrasonic sensors provide...

2012-09-16
Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer: With precisely measuring sensors from several technological fields, Baumer is presenting a large product range for measuring tasks in quality control. "Convenient solutions for complex control tasks" is the sensor manufacturer's motto. The...

2012-06-25
Expanded range of fiber optic sensors

Expanded range of fiber optic sensors

Leuze electronic: The KFX plastic fiber optic cables are new in the fiber optic sensor product line from Leuze electronic. Available in 27 different models, they are equipped with a high-quality bending protection on the optical outlet side, which...

2012-06-19
FLS-C – fast distance measuring for dynamic positioning applications

FLS-C – fast distance measuring for dynamic positioning ...

Dimetix AG: In modern industrial facilities such as high rack storage, gantry cranes, harbor equipment as well as in the steel- and wood industry etc. many positioning applications exist. In such dynamic positioning applications, it is essential...

2012-05-29
Oil resistant ultrasonic sensors

Oil resistant ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic transducers are the heart of ultrasonic sensors. They are basically a microphone and speaker for high-frequency sound waves. As with audio speakers the diaphragm should be able to move freely. On an ultrasonic...

2012-05-14
Powerful R2000 laser scanner

Powerful R2000 laser scanner

Pepperl+Fuchs: Not all time-of-flight measurements are the same. On the basis of pulse ranging technology (PRT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs, a new, innovative laser scanner has been produced that impressively demonstrates the advantages of this...

2012-05-14
Robot-guided Measurement Technology

Robot-guided Measurement Technology

Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik offers a number of methods for robot measurement tasks. In particular, these are used for wide area, high-precision measurements and where there are increased flexibility requirements. Non-contact sensor data guides the...

2012-04-17
Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable in today's paper, printing and packaging industries

Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable ...

microsonic GmbH: Ultrasonic sensors have set new standards in automation technology. In particular in the paper, printing and packaging industries, they have become essential. These industries often use materials whose particular properties...

2012-04-13
Ultrasound in the animal world

Ultrasound in the animal world

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Our distance and proximity sensors work with the ultrasound principle. We use ultrasonic frequencies, i.e. frequencies above 20kHz, as these are rare in nature and thus the sensors are not disturbed. Moreover, man hears no...

2012-02-14
May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

microsonic GmbH: The pico+ ultrasonic sensors are the smallest cylindrical sensors in microsonic's product line. They are now available in four ranges, with a measurement range from 20 mm up to 1.3 m. With three different output signals, this...

2012-02-13
Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Leuze electronic: New interface cables and modular interfacing units from the MA 200i family now facilitate the integration of optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic into Ethernet and fieldbus environments. With the MA 200i gateway,...

2011-11-19
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