Sensor technologies / Measurement principles

Rechner capacitive proximity sensors with a hemispherical active sensing area already have big application benefits for the user but now they are available with Bluetooth. With the App provided by RECHNER Sensors for use with Android smartphones...

POSIC has raised the performance bar of their popular range of inductive encoder kits by releasing a next generation high resolution encoder module – the ID1102L – capable of resolutions down to 20 nm. A programming tool allows...

SONOTEC: The SONAPHONE digital ultrasonic testing device is at the center of the presence of SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH at HANNOVER MESSE. From 25 to 29 April 2016 the ultrasonic specialist will present its new innovative ultrasonic...

Allegro MicroSystems announced the release of the world’s first LED driver IC that features an integrated Hall-effect switch. The A1569 enables compact, elegant, reliable, and fault-tolerant LED lighting with minimal electrical engineering...

Micro-Epsilon: With all electric motors, a smooth operation is required in order to ensure a long operating life. Particularly with large motors, imbalance can cause significant damage in the running motor, resulting in high financial...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC) has announced the introduction of a new family of low-cost, rugged piezoelectric accelerometers, the P311A series, designed for vibration monitoring in industrial environments. “The launch of the P311A...

Micro-Epsilon: Racing cars from the Tuning Akademie Ingolstadt not only come with an immense horsepower but also include measurement technology provided by Micro-Epsilon. The laser-optical distance sensors optimize vehicle performance through...

Micro-Epsilon: In terms of their size, accuracy and measuring rate, the scanCONTROL series of laser scanners are among the highest performing laser profile sensors in the world. Even the smallest of parts can be measured to the highest precision,...

Variohm: As part of its comprehensive range of industrial encoders and systems for precision automation, Wachendorff manufacture robust length measurement assemblies for use on conveyors, web processing lines, packaging & labelling equipment,...

SIKO GmbH: Safety guidelines for mobile machines and their requirements have been a major component in constructing new mobile machines, even before the introduction of EN ISO 13849. With the release of EN ISO 13849, many things have changed with...

Micro-Epsilon: The scanCONTROL Configuration Tools software enables the set up and configuration of the SMART laser profile scanners. The latest version 4.2 provides a number of new features for users, including the ability to freely rotate and...

Optris GmbH: The optris® PI NetBox – the new mini PC by Optris – is markedly more powerful than its predecessor. It can be used to operate all infrared cameras in the PI series – as a stand-alone system or as a cable...

SIKO GmbH: Precise length measurement is one of the basic conditions for industrial production. In this regard, the requirements of the measuring systems are just as wide ranging as the fields of application in which the sensors are used. Since it...

Pepperl+Fuchs: The cable-pull rotary encoder portfolio from Pepperl+Fuchs is characterized by modular product architecture. The range offers a wide variety of variants for almost every field of application. Optimally coordinated components signify...