back button black v05

Sensor technologies / Measurement principles

Read the latest product news, press releases, technical articles, white papers & application examples.
Major sub-categories: Capacitive | Eddy Current | Encoder | Fiber-optic | Gyroscopic | Hall Effect | Inductive | Infrared | Laser | Load cells | LVDT | Magnetic | Magnetoresistive | Magnetostrictive | MEMS | Microwave | Optical, Optoelectronic, Photoelectric | Piezoelectric | Piezoresistive | Radiation, Radiometry | SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) | Strain gauge elements | Temperature resistors | Thermal | Thermistors | Thermocouples | Thermometer | Thinfilm | Ultrasound

International? - Read the latest news also in German | French | Spanish | Italian

Operating in the submillimetre range

Operating in the submillimetre range

MEGATRON: An increasing number of surgeons are being supported in their work by robots. In many cases, the SpaceMouse® module from MEGATRON is used for high-precision positioning: the joystick allows complex 3D movements to be controlled with...

2025-08-05
New Laser Beam Profiler

New Laser Beam Profiler

Heimann Sensor: The Heimann Sensor team is proud to announce that it gained an important new product in their product portfolio. Heimann Sensor now sells this new and cost-efficient Laser Beam Profiler including the relevant beam analysis...

2025-07-29
High-precision inline measurement of thin layers

High-precision inline measurement of thin layers

Micro-Epsilon: The new white light interferometers of the interferoMETER IMS5200-TH series are used for nanometer-precise coating thickness measurements from 1 to 100 micrometers. With a measuring rate of up to 24 kHz, the new white light...

2025-07-28
Next Generation Capacitive Sensors

Next Generation Capacitive Sensors

Turck: With the new BC/UC series, Turck is expanding its portfolio of capacitive sensors to meet the increasing demands for flexibility, cost efficiency and digital integration. The sensors with IP67 protection are gradually replacing existing...

2025-07-25
3D quality inspection in coordinate measuring machines

3D quality inspection in coordinate measuring ..

Micro-Epsilon: Laser profile scanners from the scanCONTROL series are used in coordinate measuring machines for quality assurance and reverse engineering. A special CMM trigger output of the sensor synchronizes the measuring time exactly with the...

2025-07-24
Robust eddy current displacement sensors for series applications

Robust eddy current displacement sensors for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The eddyNCDT 3005 is a high-performance eddy current sensor system designed for precise and fast displacement measurements. With its compact design, high temperature stability, and robust construction, the eddyNCDT 3005 is ideal for...

2025-07-23
Detect oil leaks early on

Detect oil leaks early on

Micro-Epsilon: Fiber-optic sensors from the optoCONTROL CLS1000 series reliably and precisely detect oil leaks in the event of seal failure. This prevents damage to the transmission, for example, which can occur in the event of a leak via the...

2025-07-22
Next level measurement of strip and sheet material

Next level measurement of strip and sheet ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new thicknessGAUGE systems revolutionize the inline thickness and 3D measurement of strip and sheet materials. With a large selection of sensor models, measuring ranges and measuring widths, they can be perfectly adapted to any...

2025-07-22
Driving safety: Automotive testing and the sensors that make it possible

Driving safety: Automotive testing and the ...

Spektra Dresden: Explore how SPEKTRA supports the automotive industry with precision sensor testing and calibration solutions for safer, smarter and more comfortable vehicles. Text: When you think about the journey from concept car to the vehicle...

2025-07-21
Temposonics G-Series V analog & digital – Backward compatible, ready for the future

Temposonics G-Series V analog & digital ...

Temposonics proudly introduces the new G-Series V, the fifth-generation sensor series that combines the trusted durability of the original G-Series with the advanced mechanical design of the R-Series V platform. Engineered for enhanced...

2025-07-14
Inertial sensors for high-performing delivery vans

Inertial sensors for high-performing delivery ..

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): Vehicle components such as driver's doors, rear and sliding doors of delivery vans are exposed to extreme stress. A global manufacturer of popular vans, therefore, attaches great importance to ensuring long-term...

2025-07-11
Concrete pump vehicle optimization

Concrete pump vehicle optimization

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): 70 years of experience in all aspects of concrete technology – from production and transportation to concrete placement on the construction site – make Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH a globally renowned...

2025-07-10
Innovative wrong-way sensor for logistics applications

Innovative wrong-way sensor for logistics ...

microsonic GmbH: The logistics industry is increasingly focusing on safety to prevent wrong-way traffic and optimize picking times. "Our customer had a question. We had an idea and developed a new ultrasonic solution," explains Johannes Schulte,...

2025-07-09
Smart HeavyDuty digital cam switch: easy programming - one for all

Smart HeavyDuty digital cam switch: easy ...

Baumer: The Baumer brand "Hübner Berlin" is known for its legendary robust encoders and tachogenerators. Baumer is now expanding their HeavyDuty portfolio to include a digital cam switch allowing outstanding user-friendly set-up in...

2025-07-08
AGRARSENSE Second Field Test in Vindeln with Heimann Sensor IIS Expert

AGRARSENSE Second Field Test in Vindeln with ...

Heimann Sensor: In Mid-May, a Heimann Sensor development and product manager is accompanying the successful second Agrarsense field test in Vindeln, Sweden. Various sensor and measurement systems were tested, including infrared cameras with...

2025-07-07
Robust Draw-Wire Encoders with up to 40 m Measuring Length

Robust Draw-Wire Encoders with up to 40 m ...

Turck is expanding its portfolio of linear position sensors with the new DWE draw-wire encoder series – a robust and reliable solution for industrial length measurements in applications where contactless systems such as optical, ultrasonic...

2025-07-04
Robust Angle Sensors for Mobile Equipment

Robust Angle Sensors for Mobile Equipment

Turck is expanding its QR20 encoder portfolio to include variants with Deutsch connectors overmolded at the factory. This connection and the contactless design principle ensure continuous IP68/IP69K protection – from the sensor to the...

2025-07-03
Heimann Sensor is Part of PROACTIF Project

Heimann Sensor is Part of PROACTIF Project

Heimann Sensor: We are proud to be part of the PROACTIF project funded by the European Union’s Chips Joint Undertaking, in which we develop a special IR sensor for drones and other unmanned vehicle technologies (UxV).

2025-07-01
High-speed rail requires high-precision monitoring

High-speed rail requires high-precision ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): Major infrastructure projects require cutting-edge monitoring solutions. Like a massive rail viaduct in the UK, just completed to form a critical component of a new high-speed rail link. To help ensure its...

2025-06-27
Efficient operation of mobile machines

Efficient operation of mobile machines

MEGATRON: Magnetic encoders from the HTx and ETx series by MEGATRON allow mobile machinery to be operated safely and economically. A wide range of electrical and mechanical options are available to customers to ensure optimum integration into...

2025-06-26
CETEST and ASC Sensors set new standards in rail technology certification

CETEST and ASC Sensors set new standards in ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): German inertial sensor specialist ASC Sensors and Spanish test and analysis center CETEST have been collaborating to address critical measuring and evaluation challenges, providing unrivalled monitoring outcomes...

2025-06-26
Combating heat pump vibrations with piezoelectric sensors

Combating heat pump vibrations with ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): Heat pumps efficiently use ambient air to heat buildings and provide hot water. The outdoor unit, housing the fan and compressor, is particularly exposed to pollution, solar radiation, weather conditions and...

2025-06-25
Baumer presents: the smallest ToF sensor with the longest range

Baumer presents: the smallest ToF sensor ...

Baumer: Sensor expert Baumer fully exploits the potential of ToF technology to merge high efficiency with outstanding performance. The new models OT200 and OT330 set standards in their respective housing class. With OT200 Baumer has developed the...

2025-06-24
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM

Temposonics MH-Series SLIM

Temposonics: Temposonics GmbH & Co. KG Announces a Compact Position Sensor for Off-Highway Machinery Automation We are proud to announce the launch of the MH-Series SLIM, a new compact magnetostrictive sensor for use in short stroke hydraulic...

2025-06-11
Why Avery Weigh-Tronix uses Zemic load cells in weighbridges

Why Avery Weigh-Tronix uses Zemic load cells ...

Zemic Europe: Avery Weigh-Tronix is a leading global provider of innovative weighing solutions and systems for industrial and commercial applications. One of the products they specialise in is weighbridges for weighing vehicles in demanding...

2025-06-10
Coating Process in Modern Manufacturing: Challenges and the Role of Non-invasive Ultrasonic Flow Sensors

Coating Process in Modern Manufacturing ...

XY-TEK: The coating process holds a vital position in modern manufacturing and is extensively applied across various fields such as electronics, automotive, optical films, and lithium battery production. With the advancement of smart...

2025-06-02
Ultrasonic Flow Sensor for Liquiding Cooling in the High Power Charging Station

Ultrasonic Flow Sensor for Liquiding Cooling ...

XY-TEK: High Power Charging (HPC) continues to grow in market demand due to its advantages of significantly reduced vehicle charging time and shorter queuing durations. However, with high-power charging, the energy transferred per unit time...

2025-05-30
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Devices: The Vital Role of Flow Measurement, Mobility, and Compact Design

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) ...

XY-TEK: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is a life-saving treatment modality widely used in critical care to support patients with acute kidney injury or severe fluid imbalances. CRRT devices operate continuously to remove waste...

2025-05-30
Ultrasonic Flow Sensors in Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Storage Systems: Enabling Efficient Energy Utilization and Optimized Cooling

Ultrasonic Flow Sensors in Photovoltaic (PV) ...

XY-TEK: Photovoltaic energy storage systems achieve efficient utilization and optimized distribution of electrical energy by cleverly integrating photovoltaic power generation with energy storage devices. Since storage devices generate substantial...

2025-05-29
High-Temperature CO₂ Detection up to 180 °C with New Hermetic Sealing, Dedicated Reference Sensor

High-Temperature CO₂ Detection up to 180 °C ...

Heimann Sensor: Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) spectroscopy is a well-established method for precise gas concentration measurement, especially for greenhouse gases such as CO₂. This thermopile-based sensor system combines ruggedness, accuracy...

2025-05-22
[12 3 4 5  >>  

back button black v05