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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
Precision angle measurement for joystick applications

Precision angle measurement for joystick applications

Contelec: In joystick applications, the axis of rotation of the joystick is usually located near the top panel of the housing. Consequently, angle measurement requires rotary encoders with features such as compact size and a measurement system...

2012-04-29
Presses: Long-term economy and safety

Presses: Long-term economy and safety

Pilz: At the Hannover Messe Industrie 2012, Pilz was exhibiting solutions for safety-related equipment, retrofits and safe operation of presses. With the safe electronic rotary cam arrangement in the automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz, users can...

2012-04-21
Rugged, 2-Wire Hall Effect Sensing Devices

Rugged, 2-Wire Hall Effect Sensing Devices

Melexis: Next Generation Switch & Latch Products from Melexis Enable Tailored Performance for Demanding Applications. The MLX92221 and MLX92241 Hall Effect sensors from Melexis are designed to deliver the high levels of performance and...

2012-04-18
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
High-speed Synchronization with EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT

High-speed Synchronization with EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT

maxon motor: The digital positioning controller EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT meets the highest demands in real-time positioning of synchronized multi-axis systems. Extremely compact in size, the EPOS3 possesses a wide nominal power supply voltage range...

2012-04-12
EC 60 flat with MILE Encoder and Protection Class IP 54

EC 60 flat with MILE Encoder and Protection Class IP 54

maxon motor: The multitude of possible combinations makes the new EC 60 flat the ideal drive in a wide range of applications. Whether the focus is on high nominal torque, on high-dynamic positioning tasks with superb repetition accuracy, or on...

2012-04-12
Bulldog - Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

4B BRAIME Components LTD: The Bulldog is a new addition to 4B’s range of hazard monitoring components. A belt alignment and rip detection switch, this electro-mechanical system has been designed to detect dangerous misalignment of the conveyor...

2012-03-14
EC 90 flat with MILE Encoder

EC 90 flat with MILE Encoder

maxon motor: In order to take advantage of the EC 90 flat motor’s ultra slim design also in high-precision applications and positioning tasks, a microsystem is being applied; the MILE encoder. The incredibly miniature system can be integrated...

2012-03-12
Vert-X 16 – a great little encoder

Vert-X 16 – a great little encoder

Contelec: For medical and industrial applications, as well as in the automotive industry and energy sector, angle measurement frequently involves exacting requirements in terms of safety, confined installation space, maximum measurement accuracy...

2012-02-29
Miniature Encoder 18S

Miniature Encoder 18S

Pewatron is pleased to present the new 18-mm encoder series 18S by Nemicon. This expands the popular OME-A series by offering higher pulse rates and by featuring an index signal. Also available is type 18M hollow shaft kit encoder with up to 1600...

2012-02-22
Heavy duty rotary encoders from SIKO – resistant to heat, cold, salt water or IP69K compliant

Heavy duty rotary encoders from SIKO – resistant to heat ...

SIKO GmbH: Whether at -40° or +100° Celsius, whether subjected to shock, vibrations, dirt or moisture, no other sensor has to face as many different challenges as an encoder. Many sensors reach their limit particularly when used in mobile...

2012-02-16
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
MDX-8000: High speed Bragg grating sensors measurement

MDX-8000: High speed Bragg grating sensors measurement

Scaime: MDX-8000 is a high speed data acquisition unit for Bragg grating sensors. Its 8 optical channels are sampled in parallel at up to 2 kHz. Up to 120 sensors can measured simultaneously over 8 optical lines. The unit accepts many types of...

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
Penny+Giles helps McConnel Control the revolution

Penny+Giles helps McConnel Control the revolution

Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of joystick controllers, solenoids and high precision sensing technology, has developed a new handle for its JC6000 joystick controller, which is being used...

2012-02-02
Bearingless encoders in lift engineering

Bearingless encoders in lift engineering

Baumer: The wide selection of compact, bearingless encoders presented by the encoder and sensor expert Baumer at this year’s Interlift trade fair provides particularly promising solutions for lift engineering. “Thanks to their quick and easy...

2012-01-25
SIKO MagLine Absolute Sensors

SIKO MagLine Absolute Sensors

SIKO GmbH: With MagLine Absolute technology you can have precise positioning information even with the power off. A homing function is thus completely unnecessary. The position values can be read using standard SSI or RS485 interfaces. You also...

2012-01-16
Handwheel with DKE01 electronic display

Handwheel with DKE01 electronic display

SIKO GmbH: In 1963, SIKO GmbH invented a mechanical position indicator integrated in a handwheel – a product the field of mechanical engineering could hardly do without today. As inexpensive and easy-to-use gauges, SIKO handwheels with...

2012-01-16
Micronas set to enlarge its 3D Hall sensor family

Micronas set to enlarge its 3D Hall sensor family

Micronas invests in the development of new sensors of the HAL 36xy and HAL 38xy families and so enlarges its product portfolio in the field of multi-dimensional magnetic field detection. Unlike standard magnet field measurements which only capture...

2012-01-13
Setting features – on-site encoder-setting

Setting features – on-site encoder-setting

Contelec has launched a new rotary encoder solution, which enables on-site configuration of angle sensors based on Vert-X MH-C2 technology after installation. The solution, referred to as ‘setting features’, makes it extremely easy to install...

2011-12-29
Position indicators with pneumatic clamping

Position indicators with pneumatic clamping

SIKO has been a global fixture for spindle positioning in production machines and electronic and mechanical position indicators for many years. To ensure smooth production, it would appear obvious to fix the set position values, determined with...

2011-12-16
Cermet - High Voltage Potentiometer POC

Cermet - High Voltage Potentiometer POC

Metallux offers a wide spectrum of precision potentiometers in printed circuit board-and foil technology. Metallux designed, specifically for measuring systems working under high voltage like spectrometers, an adjustable voltage divider of up to...

2011-12-12
Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

Contelec: Confined spaces, difficult environments and high price sensitivity – with a combination of these factors, angle measurement becomes a demanding undertaking. Contelec’s launch of its affordable Vert-X 05E introduces an ultra-compact...

2011-11-29
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
WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder - battery-free with CANopen interface

WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder ...

SIKO GmbH: With the WV36M/CAN, SIKO GmbH has expanded their product range with a further magnetic absolute multi turn rotary encoder with CANopen interface. The cost-effective rotary encoder is designed for high loads thanks to its double ball...

2011-11-16
compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Leuze electronic: With the ODSL 9 series, Leuze electronic has extended its family of optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for range, precision, compact design and comfortable operation. The sensors are characterized by a large...

2011-10-19
Low-cost draw wire sensors for a measuring range of up to 5m

Low-cost draw wire sensors for a measuring range of up to 5m

Micro-Epsilon: The new wireSENSOR MK-88 extends the Micro-Epsilon portfolio of ultra-compact draw wire sensors. A low-cost alternative to the aluminium-based standard industrial range, the MK series excels in its compact design, its glass fibre...

2011-10-17
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