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18-bit Robust Multi-Turn Angle Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the RMB 3600 Series of absolute multi-turn angle sensors. The sensors are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and stainless steel shaft with up to 100 N working shaft load for HD version. They are sealed up to...

2016-09-30

Precision makes it blue

Micro-Epsilon: Optical measurement techniques play an essential role in the increasing automation of manufacturing and inspection processes. Most modern laser triangulation technology is responsible for fast, high precision and reliable...

2016-09-23

Grinding used plastics for recycling

Exergen Global: A significant amount of heat is created when PET bottles or other used plastics are ground for recycling using a granulation machines. When operators increase the granulation grinding wheel speed in order to maximize machine...

2016-09-23

High flexibility with eddy current displacement

Micro-Epsilon: Eddy current displacement sensors occupy a unique position amongst inductive measuring methods and combine several advantages. They can be individually adapted to different requirements and measure wear-free and non-contact with...

2016-09-22

Professional Support for Your Strain Gauge ...

BCM Sensor has more than 20-year experience in designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM strain gauges of a wide range, made from either metal foil or semiconductor material, for transducer application. For metal foil strain gauges, there are...

2016-09-22

Non contact infrared temperature sensors in ...

Exergen Global: When using infrared temperature sensors (IRt/c) in curing systems there are three common challenges that you should consider: 1. During the curing process, the intense heat from the curing lamps conducted to the sensor area can...

2016-09-22

Capacitive sensors hit the nucleus

Micro-Epsilon: The CHLS4 capacitive Hydrostatic Leveling System from Micro-Epsilon is a high precision measurement system that is, amongst others, used in particle accelerators. The system is based on the well-known water level principle, acting...

2016-09-21

Variohm EuroSensor adds puck and magnet ...

Variohm EuroSensor, the leading UK sensor manufacturer and distributor, has added a ‘puck and magnet’ design option to its well-proven Euro-X programmable angle sensor range. The new Euro-XPK is a fully non-contacting two-part design:...

2016-09-19

Xsens launches BASE, sharing inside knowledge ..

Xsens has launched BASE, an online technology platform with a community forum and a knowledge base on 3D motion tracking technology and products. On BASE.xsens.com, the knowledge base contains inside information about MEMS sensors, inertial...

2016-09-16

Modern, industrial capacitive sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Capacitive sensors are designed for non-contact measurement of displacement, distance and position. They stand out due to long-term stability, reliability and temperature stability. The capacitive measuring principle is usually not...

2016-09-15

Modular In-Line Flow Meter for Compressed Air ..

E+E Elektronik: The compact EE741 in-line flow meter from E+E Elektronik measures accurately the consumption of compressed air and technical gases. Thanks to the modular design, one and the same transmitter can be used for three different pipe...

2016-09-14

Laser sensors with even more flexibility ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT 1320 and 1420 laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are now even more versatile. Additional measuring ranges of 100mm and 200mm enable even more application possibilities in terms of displacement, distance...

2016-09-14

JMA-100/200/300 Single Power Input Version

Jewell Instruments: The JMA-100/200/300 accelerometer series is among the latest additions to Jewell Instruments’ MEMS sensor line and is now available in a single power input version (JMA-100/200/300-S) with a 0-5 VDC output signal. This...

2016-09-13

Laser-optical thickness measurement

Micro-Epsilon: The new thicknessSENSOR from Micro-Epsilon opens up even more diverse application possibilities in terms of non-contact thickness measurement. The sensor works extremely precisely combined with ease of use and a compact design,...

2016-09-13

ASC announces an upgrade to the popular OS ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of capacitive, piezoresistive and piezoelectric accelerometers, angular rate sensors and inertial measurement units has announced an upgrade to their Offshore (OS)...

2016-09-12

Fluorescence detection sensor type ...

Sensor Instruments GmbH: The fluorescence detection sensor type LUMI-MOBILE-FIO-SL-IR/IR-M and LUMI-MOBILE-FIO-SL-IR/IR-S in connection with an optical fiber type R-S-A3.0-(3.0)-600-67° or R-S-A3.0-(3.0)-1200-67° are used especially for...

2016-09-12

Sensors for any application: CM18 and CM38

SICK AG takes its CM18 and CM30 capacitive proximity sensors to the next level. The new generation, which is extremely rugged, benefits from improved electromagnetic compatibility even in critical applications. A further new development comes in...

2016-09-09

New Robust High Accuracy Magnetic Encoder

Novotechnik introduces the Vert-X 51 Series of rotary magnetic encoders feature up to 16-bit resolution and repeatability to 0.1° – depending on model. Measurement range of the Vert-X 51 Series is 0 to 360° and physical measurements...

2016-09-08

JMI MEMS Inclinometer Now With Single Power ...

Jewell Instruments: The JMI-100/200 inclinometer series is the latest addition to Jewell Instruments’ MEMS sensor line and is now available in a single power input version (JMI-100/200-S) with 0-5 VDC output signal. This input option...

2016-09-08

Analog laser fork light barrier ...

Sensor Instruments GmbH: The analog laser fork light barrier type A-LAS-F24-…-C in connection with an amplifier type SI-CON4, SI-CON8, SI-CON11, AGL3, AGL4 or in connection with the evaluation unit type A-LAS-CON1, can be used for...

2016-09-08

Mounting plate type C-MOUNT-LT-37-68/150

Sensor Instruments GmbH: The mounting plate C-MOUNT-LT-37-68/150 is used in connection with the laser sensors type L-LAS-LT-37-MA and L-LAS-LT-37-SL especially for thickness measurements of objects. Furthermore, the plate can be used just for...

2016-09-06

Leuze electronic in the world market leader ...

Leuze electronic: On August 15, 2016, Leuze electronic was included in the world market leader index (WMF index) of the University of St. Gallen as the champion in the field of optical sensors. To qualify for the champions category, a company must...

2016-09-06

Bearingless axle encoder for enhanced traction

Baumer: Capacity, passenger comfort and safety are decisive requirements in railway transport. For many years, Baumer has been proving a reliable partner in the railway industry and with multi-faceted sensor technology significantly contributes...

2016-09-05