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CMVT-M8TE provides raw data for vibration analysis

CMVT-M8TE provides raw data for vibration ...

Turck is expanding its CMVT vibration sensor series with the single-axis CMVT-M8TE for condition monitoring of rotating machinery, such as drives, gearboxes, pumps, centrifuges, or fans. The sensor outputs the raw acceleration data from its MEMS...

2026-09-11
Analog inclinometers for 12-V on-board power systems

Analog inclinometers for 12-V on-board power ...

Turck is expanding its QR20 series of inclinometers to include analog versions with mobile equipment capabilities. The sensors operate with a supply voltage as low as 8 V DC and meet automotive EMC requirements. As a result, they deliver...

2026-09-11
Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers

Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers

Jewell Instruments: Jewell is thrilled to officially unveil our Digital Ruby Accelerometers and Inclinometers!  These cutting-edge sensors are here to replace the JDI, DMH, DML, DMS and DKA series digital MEMS sensors - and they bring even...

2026-09-09
 Heimann Sensor MEMS Expert Frank Hermann presents at Fraunhofer IPMS Industry Partner Day

Heimann Sensor MEMS Expert Frank Hermann ...

Heimann Sensor: The title of Frank Hermann’s presentation and panel discussion was "How MEMS innovations scale non-contact thermography”. As a global pioneer and market leader in infrared thermopile arrays, Frank enjoyed presenting...

2026-08-31
SONOTEC as first-time exhibitor at SEMICON Taiwan

SONOTEC as first-time exhibitor at SEMICON ...

SONOTEC: From September 2 to 4, 2026, SEMICON Taiwan will take place in Taipei, Taiwan. SONOTEC will be presenting its ultrasonic sensors for non-contact flow measurement for the first time at one of the world’s largest semiconductor trade...

2026-08-25
 Heimann Sensor Exhibits at CIOE 2026 in Shenzhen

Heimann Sensor Exhibits at CIOE 2026 in Shenzhen

Heimann Sensor: Together with our sales partner Shenzhen Longxiang Technology, Heimann Sensor will exhibit at CIOE 2026, taking place from 9 to 11 September 2026 at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Visit us in Hall 8,...

2026-08-21
Precise bidirectional force measurement with S-beam sensors

Precise bidirectional force measurement with ...

MEGATRON is launching two new S-beam force sensors with integrated analogue amplifiers: The KT1405 and KT1505 measure switching and actuation forces between 50 N and 10 kN with the highest accuracy via a full-bridge strain gauge circuit. These...

2026-08-11
Experimental Stress Analysis with Strain Gauges

Experimental Stress Analysis with Strain Gauges

Zemic Europe: Understanding real material behaviour. In many applications, calculations alone do not fully reflect how a component behaves in practice. Experimental Stress Analysis (ESA) is used to measure actual strain under real conditions and...

2026-07-30
Capacitive precision for challenging environments

Capacitive precision for challenging environment

Micro-Epsilon: The capacitive displacement sensors in the capaNCDT series stand for maximum precision, stability and versatility. With resolutions down to 0.03 nm, compact design, multi-channel capability and OEM-ready solutions, the portfolio is...

2026-07-16
Geometry inspection during spot welding

Geometry inspection during spot welding

Micro-Epsilon: In car body production, the quality of the spot welds is a decisive criterion for stability and safety. Classic 2D vision systems quickly reach their limits here, as they only provide contrast information and do not allow reliable...

2026-07-15
Smart distance measurement for modern automation

Smart distance measurement for modern automation

Micro-Epsilon: With its compact design, high precision and robust construction, the powerful optoNCDT ILR3800-100 laser distance sensor has proven itself for demanding measurement tasks. A version with an IO-Link interface is now also available,...

2026-07-15
90° sensor for stable inline wafer measurement

90° sensor for stable inline wafer measurement

Micro-Epsilon: The new interferoMETER sensor, the IMP-NIR-TH3/90/IP68, is specially developed for demanding production environments: 90° beam guidance, IP68 protection class, and an integrated air purge device enable precise thickness...

2026-07-14
SONOTEC represented at ECNDT 2026 in Verona

SONOTEC represented at ECNDT 2026 in Verona

SONOTEC: From June 15 to 19, 2026, SONOTEC participated in the European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ECNDT) in Verona, Italy. Recognized as one of the leading international events for non-destructive testing (NDT), the conference brought...

2026-07-10
Inductive ring sensors with IO-Link

Inductive ring sensors with IO-Link

Turck is expanding its portfolio with inductive IO-Link ring sensors for the reliable detection of small metal parts. The highly configurable BIxR-W20 sensors address typical tasks in feeding systems, conveyor systems, and machining centers,...

2026-06-25
Customised potentiometers for tailor-made solutions

Customised potentiometers for tailor-made ...

MEGATRON: Precision potentiometers perform key functions in medical, laboratory, industrial and measurement technology applications, including setpoint specification, signal adjustment and position feedback. MEGATRON offers the industry a...

2026-06-18
 Heimann Sensor presents its Latest Array at the Sensor+Test 2026

Heimann Sensor presents its Latest Array at ...

Heimann Sensor: Our Marketing and Sales Team are in the final stages of preparation for this year's Sensor+Test exhibtion in June in Nürnberg. You will find our Heimann Sensor booth easier this year; it is close to the main entrance: Hall 1,...

2026-06-01
Optimizing harvests with Zemic load cells in Green Growth’s Yield Monitor

Optimizing harvests with Zemic load cells in ...

Zemic Europe: Farming has always relied on understanding the land, knowing which rows yield more and where inputs are needed most. Today, accurate yield data plays an even bigger role in helping farmers make these decisions more efficiently. Green...

2026-05-13
Performance boost and more flexibility for high-end laser sensors

Performance boost and more flexibility for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 5500 laser triangulation sensor has been specifically expanded: Increased performance, a speed boost of 150 kHz as well as new fieldbus variants with an integrated industrial Ethernet interface and an additional...

2026-05-08
Planarity testing in hybrid bonding

Planarity testing in hybrid bonding

Micro-Epsilon: In hybrid bonding in semiconductor production, exact planarity of the wafers is crucial for stable bonding processes. Capacitive distance sensors enable high-resolution measurement of shape deviations on wafers and provide the...

2026-05-07
Large distances precisely in view

Large distances precisely in view

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT ILR1041-150 laser distance sensor enables reliable distance measurements of up to 150 m. Thanks to the time-of-flight measuring principle, integrated IO-Link communication, and robust design, the sensor is ideal for...

2026-05-07
Mastering measurement tasks in a vacuum

Mastering measurement tasks in a vacuum

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement tasks in a vacuum place the highest demands on the sensor technology used. This is exactly where precise measurement technology from Micro-Epsilon comes into its own: reliable, non-contact and stable, the sensors deliver...

2026-05-05
Heimann Sensor at the SPIE Defense + Security

Heimann Sensor at the SPIE Defense + Security

Heimann Sensor: In cooperation with our sales partner Boston Electronics, Heimann Sensor CEO Dr. Jörg Schieferdecker will be exhibiting at the SPIE Defense + Security exhibition 28-20 April, 2026. The exhibition takes place at the Gaylord...

2026-04-24
SONOTEC as co-organizer of the 50th European CMP & WET Users Group Meeting

SONOTEC as co-organizer of the 50th European ...

SONOTEC: For the 50th anniversary of the European CMP & WET Users Group Meeting, industry professionals will meet in Halle (Saale) on April 23rd and 24th, 2026. SONOTEC is participating in this anniversary event as a co-organizer and will host...

2026-04-16
Compact, cost-efficient and just as precise

Compact, cost-efficient and just as precise

MEGATRON’s shaftless magnetic angle sensors are cost-efficient, low-maintenance and free from mechanical wear. Even so, many users still opt for encoders with shaftsout of concern about potential integration risks. To address this, MEGATRON...

2026-04-15
Unique sensor for flow measurement enhanced with air bubble detection and AI features

Unique sensor for flow measurement enhanced ...

SONOTEC: At the INTERPHEX, the world’s leading exhibition for biotechnology, SONOTEC will present its expanded SONOFLOW CO.55 V3.0 sensor family at booth #2801. The latest sensor version now also features air bubble detection and the ability...

2026-04-10
Ergonomic, durable and extremely compact

Ergonomic, durable and extremely compact

MEGATRON's new 848 series of wear-free Hall effect fingertip joysticks feature a flat and an extremely robust design. These input devices are ideal for use in control consoles, driver's cabs and applications with high mechanical requirements.

2026-03-18
Cost-effective inclination switch

Cost-effective inclination switch

Turck: The B1N180V-QR20 inclination switch expands TURCK's QR20 portfolio with a cost-effective solution for simple switching applications. The single-axis sensor uses MEMS acceleration measurement and offers a fixed switching window over 180...

2026-03-12
Pioneer in the bioprocessing market: SONOTEC presents unique clamp-on flow meter with touch display

Pioneer in the bioprocessing market: SONOTEC ...

SONOTEC: With the SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 flow meter, SONOTEC presents precision, process control, and uniqueness at the premiere of the Single-Use Event Basel on March 19, 2026, in Basel, Switzerland. Just one week later, bioprocess engineers will...

2026-03-06
Strip stabilization in hot-dip coating lines

Strip stabilization in hot-dip coating lines

Micro-Epsilon: In hot-dip coating lines, steel strips are coated with liquid zinc, zinc alloys and aluminum alloys in a continuous process. Inductive sensors (eddy current) are used in electromagnetic systems for strip stabilization.

2026-03-02
Industry to high-tech: laser sensors for all situations

Industry to high-tech: laser sensors for all ...

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT laser sensor portfolio provides precise displacement and distance measurements in industrial automation processes. The sensors measure any surface without contact and with high accuracy – in factory automation,...

2026-02-27
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