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Ultra-compact triangulation laser sensors RF602 Series from RIFTEK

Ultra-compact triangulation laser sensors RF602

RIFTEK announces a new device Triangulation Laser Sensor RF602 Series. The distinctive feature of the sensors is a combination of ultra-compact design (45x30,5x17 cm), high sampling rate and linearity. As usual, sensors are available with RED (660...

2018-01-03
Compact spot finder IR camera

Compact spot finder IR camera

Optris GmbH introduces its innovations optris Xi 80 and optris Xi 400 at the SPS trade fair. The two temperature measurement devices combine the benefits of infrared cameras and infrared thermometers. “With the Xi series, we are launching a...

2017-12-28
OM70 High Performance Laser Distance Sensors

OM70 High Performance Laser Distance Sensors

Baumer :The new high performance OM70 laser point and laser line distance sensors from Baumer combine high-precision measurement technology and easy handling in the automation industry. Thanks to repeatable measurements in the sub-micrometer range...

2017-12-27
High-resolution IR camera with microscope optics

High-resolution IR camera with microscope optics

Optris GmbH is expanding its range of non-contact temperature measurement sensors with compact, high-resolution infrared cameras with microscope lenses. “As well as shots of the entire circuit board, detailed macro shots of individual...

2017-12-22
Modern temperature monitoring in the metals industry

Modern temperature monitoring in the metals ...

Micro-Epsilon: The thermoIMAGER TIM M1 infrared camera is designed for temperature monitoring tasks in the metal processing industry and e.g. when hardening or forming metals. For laser welding applications, special models with blocking filter are...

2017-12-21
Papcel: World’s Leading Papermaking Machinery Manufacturer Employs Exergen’s Non-Contact Thermal Sensor Solution

Papcel: World’s Leading Papermaking Machinery ..

Exergen Global, an award-winning thermal solutions provider, announced that Papcel, a leading papermaking machinery manufacturer, is employing Exergen’s non-contract infrared sensors in its Softcalender paper machine to ensure optimal...

2017-12-18
Inductive sensors based on eddy currents with new design

Inductive sensors based on eddy currents with ..

Micro-Epsilon: The powerful eddyNCDT 3001 eddy current sensors are now also available with an M18 housing and measuring ranges of 6mm and 8mm. This enlargement provides the sensors with increased flexibility in terms of their potential...

2017-12-18
Compact encoder offers high speed motion synchronisation for PLCs: Wachendorff covers PROFINET IRT in its WDGA absolute encoder range

Compact encoder offers high speed motion ...

Variohm EuroSensor: As a recent addition to its PROFINET IRT protocol variants, Wachendorff’s WDGA 58F absolute magnetic encoder features a minimum bus cycle time of 125 μs which is eminently suited to tightly synchronised multi-axis...

2017-12-14
Precise thickness measurement in the plastics industry

Precise thickness measurement in the plastics ..

Micro-Epsilon: Combining an eddy current sensor and a capacitive displacement sensor in one housing, the unique concept of the new combiSENSOR from Micro-Epsilon enables high precision thickness measurements of plastics. Two measuring principles -...

2017-12-13
Smart laser triangulation displacement sensors

Smart laser triangulation displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 1420 laser sensors offer a unique combination of speed, compact size, performance and application versatility. Their high measurement accuracy and measuring rate enable dynamic measurements of displacement, distance and...

2017-12-12
Miniature tactical grade MEMS accelerometer

Miniature tactical grade MEMS accelerometer

ETLG Inertial Aerosystems: The model 1525 is a low cost MEMS accelerometer in a 8mm square SMD package. Claimed to be the best in class, the sensor combines long term stability and low noise. Each JLCC hermetically sealed package contains a...

2017-12-12
Innovative Beehive uses Zemic Single Point Loadcell

Innovative Beehive uses Zemic Single Point ...

Zemic Europe: Case study: FPGA company developed an innovative beehive, they have called it HiveWatch. Zemic Europe developed and supplied FPGA company with a customized version of a single point loadcell for their beehive weighing system.

2017-12-06
Kaman Measuring Announces New Digital Differential Impedance Transducer (DDIT)

Kaman Measuring Announces New Digital ...

Kaman Precision Products: The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance position measurement systems, announces the release of a new eddy current measurement system,...

2017-11-27
A Compact New Non-contact Proximity Measuring System Provides Greater Speed without Sacrificing Precision

A Compact New Non-contact Proximity Measuring ..

Kaman Precision Products: Manufacturing and design industries require increasing precision of measurement, and selecting the right non-contact proximity measuring system can be essential to a successful project that stays on time and on budget....

2017-11-23
Specialized Sensors Perform in Extreme Environments

Specialized Sensors Perform in Extreme ...

Kaman Precision Products: It takes an extremely durable design to make reliable measurements in extreme conditions. Extreme environment position/displacement sensors perform where most sensors cannot survive. These sensors are designed to operate...

2017-11-23
New Self-Configuring Digital Signal Conditioner Technology Easily Adapts to  Customer Measuring Conditions

New Self-Configuring Digital Signal Conditioner

Kaman Precision Products: More and more industries and manufacturers are requiring sensors for condition monitoring in their machines or processes. New digital signal conditioner technology is now available that simplifies the use of eddy current...

2017-11-22
Flintec release the RC3D, a modernised version of their established RC3 load cell

Flintec release the RC3D, a modernised version

Flintec’s well known RC3 compression load cell has been re-developed, providing customers with a modern alternative. The RC3 and RC3D are compact, robust, compression load cells manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and hermetically...

2017-11-21
Positioning with Maximum Reliability

Positioning with Maximum Reliability

Pepperl+Fuchs: The PXV 2-D absolute positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs sets new performance benchmarks when it comes to reliability and handling. With its large reading window, the system keeps a sufficient number of codes in view, even in...

2017-11-21
CleverLevel level switch with IO-Link for central configuration

CleverLevel level switch with IO-Link for ...

Baumer is pleased to announce the immediate availability of LBFH and LBFI level switches with IO-Link and ATEX approval. The IO-Link interface allows the user to automate the configuration of sensors.The inclusion of ATEX also enables the use of...

2017-11-21
Piezoresistive manifold low pressure sensors from 1 mbar

Piezoresistive manifold low pressure sensors ...

First Sensor presents its new piezoresistive low differential pressure sensors of the HTD series with measuring ranges from 1 mbar to 7 bar. The very small and flat sensors with a footprint of only 8 x 13 mm and a height of <7 mm are ideal for...

2017-11-16
The easy and cost-efficient way to master complex tasks in image processing

The easy and cost-efficient way to master ...

Baumer: With new SmartApplets, Baumer is the first camera manufacturer to introduce an innovative concept to quickly and easily increase the application-specific functionalities of cameras with FPGA-based image processing. SmartApplets can be...

2017-11-16
Micronor Fiber Optic Microswitch Wins 2017 ECN IMPACT Award

Micronor Fiber Optic Microswitch Wins 2017 ...

Micronor Inc.: Micronor’s MR386 ZapFREE® Fiber Optic Microswitch has been awarded Electronic Component News magazine’s 2017 ECN IMPACT Award for Electromechanical/Mechanical products. Micronor Chief Engineer Robert Rickenbach...

2017-11-15
Two Birds with One Stone Inductive Position Measurement - ready for Industry 4.0

Two Birds with One Stone Inductive Position ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: The new PMI F90 inductive positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs can precisely detect the absolute position of one actuator as well as the distance between two. Thanks to IO-Link technology, the system has comprehensive communication...

2017-11-15
Flintec launch a family of legal for trade, dynamic, load cells for use in waste collection and agricultural on-board vehicle weighing applications

Flintec launch a family of legal for trade, ...

Flintec: Complementing the already established PC2H and PC3H, Flintec announce the launch of three new dynamic load cells, designed for use in vehicle and machine mounted lifting hoists. The PC5H, PC6H and PC7H have been created to help installers...

2017-11-13
Silicon Designs Introduces Inertial-Grade MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers  with Internal Temperature Sensor and Improved Low-Noise Performance

Silicon Designs Introduces Inertial-Grade ...

Silicon Designs, Inc., a 100% veteran owned, U.S. based leading designer and manufacturer of highly rugged MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, announced the immediate availability of its Model 1525 Series, a family of commercial and...

2017-11-10
Measuring Solutions for Oil & Gas Downstream

Measuring Solutions for Oil & Gas Downstream

BERTHOLD Technologies: Oil refineries worldwide rely on the radiometric instruments from Berthold Technologies. The non-contacting, non-intrusive measuring systems based on Gamma technology are used to measure level and density in demanding...

2017-11-09
Ultrasonic sensor without blind range - thanks to 3D printing

Ultrasonic sensor without blind range ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Thanks to a sensor head produced by a 3D printing process, the sound beam is deflected by 90°. As a result, the blind range which is typical and sometimes unwanted in ultrasonic sensors is eliminated. The sensor can...

2017-11-08
Linear Position Sensor for Mobile Hydraulics

Linear Position Sensor for Mobile Hydraulics

Turck is adding the robust LTE for direct integration in hydraulic cylinders to its portfolio of linear position sensors. The magnetostrictive sensor can withstand shocks of up to 100 g and the vibrations that typically occur with agricultural and...

2017-10-27
New cameras with IP 65/67 protection ensure reliable operation from -40 °C to 70 °C

New cameras with IP 65/67 protection ensure ...

Baumer: Thanks to the extended temperature range from -40 °C to 70 °C, the new CX series cameras with IP 65/67 protection are ideal for demanding applications under extreme conditions. Selected models eliminate the need for additional...

2017-10-26
Flow Meter Identifies Potential Savings in Compressed Air Supply

Flow Meter Identifies Potential Savings in ...

E+E Elektronik: The monitoring of compressed air consumption ensures cost transparency and helps cutting energy costs by identifying potential savings. The EE741 in-line flow meter from E+E Elektronik is ideal for measuring the consumption of...

2017-10-24
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