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New Shaft Protected Position Sensors

New Shaft Protected Position Sensors

Novotechnik U.S. introduces the LWX-003/004 Series of position sensors designed for extremely harsh environments. The all metal sensor shaft features a pressure equalization valve and the LWX-004 version also provides rod protection over its range...

2015-12-08
Worldwide unique laser sensors

Worldwide unique laser sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT 1420 laser triangulation sensors from sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon are in a class of their own. The Smart sensor concept with integrated web interface and compact size is unique worldwide. The excellent...

2015-12-08
Unique laser sensor technology

Unique laser sensor technology

Micro-Epsilon: The new, compact optoNCDT 1320 triangulation sensor from sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon offers maximum precision in a minimum of space. Due to its low weight combined with compact size, the optoNCDT 1320 can be easily integrated...

2015-12-08
Baumer sets new benchmark in absolute encoders

Baumer sets new benchmark in absolute encoders

Baumer: The latest generation of Baumer Ethernet encoders sets new standards in compactness and efficiency. The unique platform architecture of new EAL 580 series represents benchmarking fieldbus encoder design. With radial connector outlet and...

2015-12-07
Melexis’ Disruptive Technology Results in Unique Magnetic Latch/Switch Family with Lateral Sensitivity

Melexis’ Disruptive Technology Results in ...

Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has made a major advance in magnetic sensing technology that will have widespread implications for modern automobile design. Its latest product - the MLX92292 - effectively represents a whole...

2015-12-07
The ultra-fast brushless DC motor

The ultra-fast brushless DC motor

maxon motor launches new high-speed motors that are configurable online. The new ECX brushless motors are quiet and feature very high efficiency. These brushless drives are ideal for use in hand-held surgical tools and industrial spindles. With a...

2015-12-03
Transparent detection without compromises with SmartReflect Transparent, the light barrier without a reflector

Transparent detection without compromises ...

Baumer: The O300 and O500 SmartReflect Transparent sensors set new standards in the detection of transparent objects. The light barrier without a reflector is the only sensor in its class to detect transparent objects of any shape or structure up...

2015-12-02
Ultrasonic sensor UMB800

Ultrasonic sensor UMB800

Pepperl+Fuchs: The UMB800 from Pepperl+Fuchs is the world's smallest ultrasonic sensor in solid stainless steel. It is made entirely from FDA-compliant materials. With its large detection range and highly compact design, it opens up new automation...

2015-11-30
Linear and angular measurement system for applications in hazardous areas (ATEX)

Linear and angular measurement system for ...

SIKO GmbH: In some areas of application, such as the oil and gas industry and also in many areas of the chemical industry it is necessary to use sensors that are ATEX-certified (ATmosphères Explosibles). The ATEX certification is used in...

2015-11-30
Extra safety, comfort and efficiency

Extra safety, comfort and efficiency

SIKO GmbH: Whether in mobile cranes, vehicle- or truck-mounted cranes, intelligent sensors are nowadays indispensable for this entire range of cranes. Accurate detection of the support jack, the angle of the slewing ring, the angle of the overall...

2015-11-27
Photoelectric sensors R100 and R101

Photoelectric sensors R100 and R101

Pepperl+Fuchs: The R100 and R101 are available in standard, assembly-compatible housing designs and offer photoelectric sensors for both detection and measurement. They include thru-beam sensors, retroreflective sensors, including those with...

2015-11-23
Suitable for all Piezo Actuator Nanopositioning Systems: The All-Rounder Among the Digital Controllers

Suitable for all Piezo Actuator Nanopositioning

Physik Instrumente (PI): Piezo-based nanopositioning systems are known for their high precision. However, this is not self-evident since the motion characteristics of piezo actuators are by no means linear. This must be compensated by suitable...

2015-11-23
Suitable Motion Controller for all Ultrasonic Piezo Motors and Stages: From Precision Positioning to Handling

Suitable Motion Controller for all Ultrasonic ..

Physik Instrumente (PI): Piezo-based ultrasonic drives ensure high dynamics and compact dimensions in positioning systems. An integral part of the philosophy behind the PILine® drives from PI (Physik Instrumente) is the flexibility to respond...

2015-11-20
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
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

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
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