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Compact inclination sensors for harsh outdoor conditions

Compact inclination sensors for harsh outdoor ..

Baumer: Quite many sensors meet their limits when it comes to measuring angles in harsh outdoor conditions. Inclination sensors in robust industrial design by sensor expert Baumer ensure reliable measurements of tilt angles even in very demanding...

2018-05-02
Draw Wire Sensor MH60 – effective application in harsh environments

Draw Wire Sensor MH60 – effective application ..

Waycon: High demands are made on sensors, particularly in the area of mobile hydraulic applications. There is a growing demand for precise measuring processes in the area of mobile hydraulics, given that a reliable and safe...

2018-04-20
A powerhouse with great control characteristics

A powerhouse with great control characteristics

maxon motor: The drive specialists at maxon motor have developed the EPOS4 70/15 positioning controller, the most powerful model of the series so far, with a maximum output of 2.1 kW. However, there is exciting news from the field of BLDC motors as...

2018-04-19
Powerful laser sensor features large measuring ranges

Powerful laser sensor features large ...

Micro-Epsilon: The product range of the new optoNCDT 1750 laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon has been extended with new measuring ranges of 500mm and 750mm. With these additional models, the laser sensor can now be applied in fast, high precision...

2018-04-16
New draw-wire sensor with 8 times longer service life

New draw-wire sensor with 8 times longer ...

Micro-Epsilon: Compared to draw-wire sensors based on a conventional potentiometer, the new wireSENSOR WPS-MK88 U45R with a non-contact potentiometer achieves 8 times more working cycles, which extends the sensor’s service life to its...

2018-04-13
Inspecting the embossment depth of serial numbers

Inspecting the embossment depth of serial ...

Micro-Epsilon: Car body IDs are punched into the vehicle frame during a complex process, which enables unambiguous identification worldwide. The embossment depth is a critical quality and security feature. Due to their extremely small light spot...

2018-04-12
Ultra compact Industry 4.0 sensor for drive technology, handling systems and robotics

Ultra compact Industry 4.0 sensor for drive ...

SIKO GmbH: Magnetic motor feedback systems are proving themselves in numerous applications in linear drive technology, handling systems, circuit board assembly, robotics and in a wide range of automation solutions in the context of Industry 4.0....

2018-04-12
Magnetostrictive linear position sensor for explosion hazard areas

Magnetostrictive linear position sensor for ...

Balluff: Control and shut-off valves are used for oil and gas transmission in refineries and petrochemical plants. The valve position is regulated using the position measuring systems, because they are extremely reliable, especially in very harsh...

2018-04-11
The new generation of confocal chromatic measuring systems

The new generation of confocal chromatic ...

Micro-Epsilon: Measuring tasks in the glass industry are often a huge challenge for sensors. The new confocal chromatic confocalDT 2421 / 2422 controllers ensure reliable, high speed and high precision distance and thickness measurements on...

2018-04-10
SGH25 - Wire-actuated encoder as integrated position sensor for hydraulic cylinders up to 2.5m

SGH25 - Wire-actuated encoder as integrated ...

SIKO GmbH: The new SGH25 wire-actuated encoder from SIKO is characterized by a measurement range up to 2.5m and an extremely long service life. The variety of interfaces meets the very highest requirements, even in applications that are critical...

2018-04-05
Balluff at Hanover Exhibition 2018

Balluff at Hanover Exhibition 2018

Balluff: Sensor specialist and provider of innovative automation solutions Balluff will be showcasing their expertise at the Hanover Exhibition. New cameras added to the portfolio: Balluff is expanding their Smart Vision Solutions line with 16...

2018-04-02

NEW App Note on: Speed & Direction Estimation ..

Coto Technology has published a new multi-page "How-to" Engineering Application Note called  "Using RedRock TMR Magnetic Sensors RR121 for Speed and Direction in Rotating Systems." This new app note discusses the use of TMR magnetic...

2018-03-29
Smooth, safe and reliable – Brake Resistors from Metallux for electrical positioning drives

Smooth, safe and reliable – Brake Resistors ...

Metallux: Metallux AG resistors are suitable for application as brake resistors on electrical position drives. They excel through their high safety, reliable function and easy assembling method as well as minimal space requirement. Metallux brake...

2018-03-28
User-Programmable Angle and Speed Sensors

User-Programmable Angle and Speed Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the IO-Link programming tool for its RFC-4800 Series of touchless angle sensors. This device connects a sensor to a mini USB port of  a PC running Windows or newer operating system. IO-Link enables users to...

2018-03-26
New Temposonics® MH-Series MHRM sensor targets rail market

New Temposonics® MH-Series MHRM sensor ...

MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems Corporation, announced that the Temposonics® MH-Series MHRM Sensor is available to the market. The sensor is designed for tilt and suspension control of bogies or pantograph displacement position control...

2018-03-21
DMO digital linear scale – reliable measurements in rough environments

DMO digital linear scale – reliable measurements

Waycon: DMO series digital scales by WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH are accurate, magnetic length measuring devices. The full enclosure with IP65 rating keeps out dust, chips and water for significantly greater reliability and...

2018-03-20
Ultrasonic miniature sensors with patented coating for level measurement with aggressive media

Ultrasonic miniature sensors with patented ...

Baumer :Aggressive media such as vapors or cleaning agents are at times a challenge for standard ultrasonic sensors. The sensor face, called a transducer, can be worn by these media and thus become impaired. The new chemically robust UNAR / URAR...

2018-03-16
Dive deep!

Dive deep!

Eddylab: The new AX-Series in combination with our ultra-robust eddy-current sensors is an entirely waterproof eddy-current system. A customized molding procedure admits subsea operation of the entire system. The CNC-machined electronic box is...

2018-03-14
New TMR Analog Magnetic Sensor Product Released

New TMR Analog Magnetic Sensor Product Released

Coto Technology has announced the release of its new RedRock™ RR111 Series wafer-based TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) analog sensors. Offering extremely strong magnetic sensitivity in an ultra-miniature package size at a...

2018-03-02
Industrial and Motorsport Angle Sensors

Industrial and Motorsport Angle Sensors

Novotechnik announces three versions of the SP 2800 Series of rotary position sensors—industrial, redundant channel industrial and motorsport. The industrial version is offered in three standard electrical ranges: 0° to 100, 308 or...

2018-02-26
HeavyDuty encoders with added intelligence

HeavyDuty encoders with added intelligence

Baumer: With the HMG10P / PMG10P series, Baumer raises the bar for HeavyDuty encoder technology. The encoders enable convenient configuration by any input device via WLAN adapter for individual configuration and device parameter optimization on...

2018-02-19
For high-precision positioning

For high-precision positioning

maxon motor presents a top-of-the-range high-resolution encoder. The ENX 16 RIO offers an impressive resolution of up to 65,536 counts per turn in a compact and rugged housing. Requirements on encoders are becoming more and more demanding. This...

2018-02-06
Bourns New 24 mm Potentiometer Capable of Up to 1 Million Shaft Revolutions

Bourns New 24 mm Potentiometer Capable of Up ...

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, released a new 24 mm potentiometer designed for use in light industrial applications such as test and measurement, communications, clean energy and select medical and...

2018-02-05
New Heavy Duty Redundant Angle Sensors

New Heavy Duty Redundant Angle Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are design for use in mobile, safety-related and  extreme environment applications. Housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed...

2018-01-31
O300 miniature laser sensors for the precise detection of very small objects and gaps

O300 miniature laser sensors for the precise ...

Baumer :The new O300 miniature laser sensors with IO-Link by Baumer are the specialists for the reliable detection of very small objects and gaps. Thanks to a laser beam which focuses to within 0.1 mm and the high repeat accuracy of 0.1 mm,...

2018-01-26
Jewell Instruments Sensors Blog

Jewell Instruments Sensors Blog

Jewell Instruments: Introducing the Sensors Blog of precision inertial products and principles. Read this blog for advice and to have common questions answered regarding inclinometers, accelerometers, their applications and best practices. There...

2018-01-24
Motion Controller expanded with EtherCAT

Motion Controller expanded with EtherCAT

maxon motor: Your drive specialist, maxon motor, is equipping its EPOS4 positioning controllers with additional connectivity options. They can now be integrated into any EtherCAT network as a slave by using an expansion board. EPOS4 positioning...

2018-01-23
Novel and compact alternative for linear measurement: Novotechnik’s TFD-4000 series short-stroke touchless transducer

Novel and compact alternative for linear ...

Variohm EuroSensor: Novotechnik’s TFD-4000 series short-stroke linear transducers are an ideal and economic solution where minimal size, high environmental protection, extremely long life and high reliability are key factors for medium to...

2018-01-15
Magnetic encoder system BML-S1G SIL2

Magnetic encoder system BML-S1G SIL2

Balluff: Visitors found many new things in the expanded linear measurement system from Balluff, including the magnetic encoder system BML-S1G SIL2 designed especially for safety applications. It is TÜV Rheinland certified and features both an...

2018-01-10
Absolut Analog Magnetic Scales MXAX and MXAZ

Absolut Analog Magnetic Scales MXAX and MXAZ

Waycon: The MXAX and MXAZ magnetic scales are absolute linear measuring systems for minor linear displacements up to 1250 mm. They’re ideal for harsh environmental conditions (heavy-duty sensor) occurring in commercial vehicles with...

2018-01-09
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