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Length, Displacement

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Linear potentiometer LRW2/3 - Maximum precision with many measuring points

Linear potentiometer LRW2/3 - Maximum precision

Waycon: With their LRW2/3 series linear potentiometers, WayCon Positionsmesstechnik offers precise and cost-effective sensors that are used in test engineering to check dimensional stability – particularly when there are a...

2017-05-17
optoNCDT 2300-2DR laser sensor combines speed and precision

optoNCDT 2300-2DR laser sensor combines ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT 2300-2DR uses blue laser light and is specially designed for displacement and distance measurements on directly reflecting surfaces. On reflective and shiny surfaces, the sensor operates at high speed and provides...

2017-05-15
World’s largest mirror telescope relies on nanometer accuracy sensors from Micro-Epsilon

World’s largest mirror telescope relies on ...

Micro-Epsilon: The European Southern Observatory (ESO) based in Garching, Germany, relies on high precision displacement measurement from Micro-Epsilon for a project to build the world’s largest mirror telescope in Chile which also involves...

2017-05-11
Redundant, non-contact angle and distance measurement for mobile machines!

Redundant, non-contact angle and distance ...

SIKO GmbH: In the field of mobile commercial vehicles, safety requirements are increasing, especially within the EU. This presents not only suppliers, but also manufacturers of vehicles, with new challenges. In order to make it as easy as possible...

2017-04-04
Novotechnik sensors with IO-Link communications are Industry 4.0 ready

Novotechnik sensors with IO-Link communications

Variohm EuroSensor: Through its exclusive UK distribution partnership with measurement technology leaders Novotechnik, Variohm EuroSensor supplies and supports linear and rotary sensors that feature the standardised communications protocol...

2017-04-03
The new, confocal industry standard

The new, confocal industry standard

Micro-Epsilon: The confocalDT 2421 and 2422 controllers open up new possibilities in precision distance and thickness measurement on different surfaces. The two-channel variant is an innovation whereby two confocal sensors are connected to a...

2017-03-15
Confocal high-speed controller for measuring rates up to 70 kHz

Confocal high-speed controller for measuring ...

Micro-Epsilon: The confocalDT 2471 HS high-speed controller offers improved measurement characteristics, enhanced optical components and an integrated light source. Providing a measuring rate of 70kHz, it is currently the worldwide fastest...

2017-03-14
Magneto-inductive sensors as alternative for conventional sensors

Magneto-inductive sensors as alternative for ...

Micro-Epsilon Magneto-inductive sensors combine the advantages of both inductive and magnetic sensors. The mainSENSOR operates on a patented measuring principle developed by Micro-Epsilon. The sensor measures with high dynamics the distance to a...

2017-03-13
optoNCDT 1420 now with laser class 1

optoNCDT 1420 now with laser class 1

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 1420 laser triangulation sensors are now also available with laser class 1. With this laser class, the radiated power is at a maximum of 390µW. Therefore, costly protective measures that correlate with laser class...

2017-03-13
Capacitive sensors KS – highly accurate even under difficult measurement circumstances

Capacitive sensors KS – highly accurate even ...

Waycon offers an excellent solution for measurement tasks, when high-resolution sensors are required to measure on challenging targets in difficult environments: The capacitive sensor series KS. As the target's material and surface have no...

2017-03-07
Contactless Speed and Length Sensors from RIFTEK

Contactless Speed and Length Sensors from RIFTEK

RIFTEK: The sensors are intended for contactless measurement of speed and length of moving surfaces and objects, for example, wires, strips, tubes, fibers, films, paper, hot steel, vehicles. The Series includes two...

2017-03-06
pico+TF ultrasonic sensors

pico+TF ultrasonic sensors

microsonic GmbH: The pico+TF sensors are the smallest chemically-resistant ultrasonic sensors available from microsonic. With four different detection ranges, they cover a measurement range of 20 mm to 1.3 m. They are available with both analogue...

2017-02-24
Draw wire sensors in mobile applications

Draw wire sensors in mobile applications

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...

2016-11-10
MH120 Draw Wire Sensors – robust and cost effective

MH120 Draw Wire Sensors – robust and cost ...

Waycon introduces the new MH120 draw wire sensor series for the demanding construction machinery and equipment sector. This exhibition highlight is presented at the SPS IPC Drives in hall 4A, booth 115 in the city of Nürnberg...

2016-10-28
Balluff Configuration Tool for magnetically coded linear and angle measuring systems

Balluff Configuration Tool for magnetically ...

Balluff: The BML series from Balluff offers rugged, precise and quick absolute position and angle measurement systems, which are ideal for installation or direct integration into drive and positioning systems. A new, optional Configuration Tool...

2016-10-26
Photoelectric Distance Sensor BOD 23 K

Photoelectric Distance Sensor BOD 23 K

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...

2016-10-26
First SIL2-Certified Magnetic Sensor

First SIL2-Certified Magnetic Sensor

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...

2016-10-11
High-speed distance and thickness measurements

High-speed distance and thickness measurements

Micro-Epsilon: Due to the confocal chromatic measuring principle, displacements, distances and thickness can be measured rapidly with high precision on diffuse as well as reflecting surfaces. Micro-Epsilon presents the worldwide fastest confocal...

2016-09-26
Precision makes it blue

Precision makes it blue

Micro-Epsilon: Optical measurement techniques play an essential role in the increasing automation of manufacturing and inspection processes. Most modern laser triangulation technology is responsible for fast, high precision and reliable...

2016-09-23
Laser sensors with even more flexibility due to new measuring ranges

Laser sensors with even more flexibility ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT 1320 and 1420 laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are now even more versatile. Additional measuring ranges of 100mm and 200mm enable even more application possibilities in terms of displacement, distance...

2016-09-14
New Micropulse linear displacement systems in profile housing

New Micropulse linear displacement systems ...

Balluff has enhanced its line of magnetostrictive Micropulse transducers with two new versions. With the BTL7-S5… and the BTL7-P511… the company is offering two new systems in the profile housing with SSI and DPI/IP interface....

2016-07-25
Robust cable transducers – linear position sensing made easy

Robust cable transducers – linear position ...

Baumer: Sensor expert Baumer is further expanding their portfolio of cable transducers being the easiest, most reliable and cost-efficient way to measure linear motion within a path from 0.5 to 50 m. New series GCA5 is practice-proven when the...

2016-06-16
Worldwide fastest confocal chromatic controller

Worldwide fastest confocal chromatic controller

Micro-Epsilon: Providing a measuring rate of 70kHz, the confocalDT 2471 HS high speed controller is currently the worldwide fastest confocal chromatic controller. The controller is used for fast distance and thickness measurements of highly...

2016-06-06
Confocal sensors: precise distance measurement

Confocal sensors: precise distance measurement

Micro-Epsilon: A new model with an even larger working distance now completes the confocalDT IFS2405 sensor series used for precision displacement and thickness measurements. The offset distance from the measurement object can be up to 220mm,...

2016-06-02
New draw-wire sensor creates new opportunities

New draw-wire sensor creates new opportunities

Micro-Epsilon: Low cost, compact and long life – these characteristics are distinguishing features of the new wireSENSOR MK46 series of draw-wire sensors. Furthermore, the new model offers extended application possibilities as it is not only...

2016-06-02
New Touchless In-Cylinder Sensors With 5 Output Versions

New Touchless In-Cylinder Sensors With 5 ...

Novotechnik introduces the TH1 Series of touchless in-cylinder linear position sensors. This family of rod-style sensors is designed for integration in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, while the electronic components remain outside the...

2016-05-24
Ultra-compact magnetic sensor for machine construction

Ultra-compact magnetic sensor for machine ...

SIKO GmbH: With its MSC sensor family, SIKO GmbH presents the latest stage of development in ultra-compact magnetic sensors for industry as well as machine and plant construction. Common applications for SIKO’s latest compact sensors include...

2016-05-19
Mantracourt Wireless System Aids Structural Monitoring

Mantracourt Wireless System Aids Structural ...

Mantracourt is a leader in high precision measurement electronics and supplies OEM sensor manufacturers and system integrators around the world with innovative and reliable measurement solutions. This particular project in Italy is typical of how...

2016-04-18
The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

Waycon: Transporting heavy loads in industrial applications by physical strength is simply not possible as in the old days. Aids for lifting loads were already utilized in ancient times and still require continuous optimization to...

2016-04-18
Eddy current sensors provide a

Eddy current sensors provide a "clean ...

Micro-Epsilon: Eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are extremely powerful and robust. Even with pressure, dirt and oil, they "feel at home" and provide fast, high precision measurements. The sensors are used for measuring displacement,...

2016-03-07
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