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Baumer inductive sensor receives John Deere supplier innovation award

Baumer inductive sensor receives John Deere ...

Baumer has been selected as a recipient of a John Deere supplier innovation award for 2015.  The award is presented to a select group of suppliers who have demonstrated innovation in a product or service they provide to John Deere. A...

2016-06-15

Spherical Piezo Elements Enable Use in 360° ...

PI Ceramic (PIC) now manufactures piezo components as hemispheres and hollow spheres. These types of components are particularly suitable for use as 360° transmitters such as those used in sonar technology. Piezo components from PI Ceramic are...

2016-06-01
Switch now with ease - IQG proximity sensors from SICK

Switch now with ease - IQG proximity sensors ...

SICK AG: SICK’s new family of IQG inductive proximity sensors in a 40x40 construction size are easy to switch and can be installed in a matter of seconds. The designs allow for flexible adjustment and easy monitoring. The patented stable...

2016-05-24
Ultra-compact magnetic sensor for machine construction

Ultra-compact magnetic sensor for machine ...

SIKO GmbH: With its MSC sensor family, SIKO GmbH presents the latest stage of development in ultra-compact magnetic sensors for industry as well as machine and plant construction. Common applications for SIKO’s latest compact sensors include...

2016-05-19
Function in its purest form – HeavyDuty Encoder POG 86E

Function in its purest form – HeavyDuty Encoder

Baumer: Encoder expert Baumer has further expanded their HeavyDuty encoder portfolio. Newcomer POG 86E concentrates on the essential: pure function in corrosion-proof aluminium housing. The user benefits: significant cost reduction at the same...

2016-05-19
Thermowell wake frequency calculation in accordance with the latest ASME standard

Thermowell wake frequency calculation in ...

WIKA has adapted its wake frequency calculation to the latest ASME standard, PTC 19.3 TW-2016. Customers can request version 2.6 of the calculation program via the wika.de website. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) has revised the...

2016-05-17
Successful ultrasonic sensors resistant to chemicals thanks to Kalrez® seals

Successful ultrasonic sensors resistant to ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: could equip lately several renowned customers in the chemicals field with the new UPR-A CP ultrasonic sensor. The sensors are designed for use in aggressive environments. The very high resistance is based on PVDF and PTFE.

2016-05-17
Heavy duty encoders: BEI’s new LP series encoders suit extreme environments

Heavy duty encoders: BEI’s new LP series encoder

Variohm: The recently launched LP series low profile encoders from BEI Sensors are designed for high reliability position and speed feedback in harsh and challenging environments. Available from BEI’s UK distributor, Variohm EuroSensor, the...

2016-05-16
New capacitive controller for faster measurements

New capacitive controller for faster measurement

Micro-Epsilon: The capaNCDT 6222 is designed for high speed measurements up to 20kHz and so is four times faster than its predecessors. The controller can be extended up to four channels and is compatible with all capacitive displacement sensors...

2016-05-16
Fast, robust, precise: the new generation in eddy current displacement measurement

Fast, robust, precise: the new generation in ...

Micro-Epsilon influences eddy current displacement measurement technology more than any other company. The sensor specialist continuously sets technological milestones and develops innovative products. With the new eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy...

2016-05-16
Laser sensor for Road Surface Texture Measurement from RIFTEK

Laser sensor for Road Surface Texture ...

RIFTEK: Road texture measurement task imposes high demands on Laser sensors to be used. They are: high measurement rate and accuracy, stable work with different surfaces (from black asphalt to white concrete) under strong sunlight. All these...

2016-05-16
Non-contact temperature measurement of plastic film

Non-contact temperature measurement of ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new thermoMETER CTP-3 infrared pyrometer enables the non-contact temperature measurement of thin polypropylene, polyethylene and polystyrene film. It operates at a wavelength of 3.43µm which is especially suitable for...

2016-05-13
Red Dot Design Award 2016 for smart laser sensors

Red Dot Design Award 2016 for smart laser sensor

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT 1320 and 1420 laser triangulation sensors stand out due to their unique design concept based on compact size, intelligent signal processing and precision. Now the smart minis have won the coveted Red Dot Award 2016...

2016-05-12

Allegro features new power semiconductors and ..

Allegro MicroSystems: At PCIM 2016, Allegro MicroSystems Europe is featuring its comprehensive ranges of power semiconductor devices and Hall-effect sensor ICs, including a number of new products. Being previewed at the exhibition is the...

2016-05-11
SG for fiber composites available immediately ex stock from HBM

Flexible and rugged weldable optical strain ...

HBM is expanding its selection of optical strain transducers to offer even more flexibility in strain gauge measurement applications. The key features of these sensors are their rugged design and flexibility. HBM has developed flexible, weldable...

2016-05-09
SG for fiber composites available immediately ex stock from HBM

Force sensor for application ranges up to 300 °C

HBM is expanding its selection of piezoelectric force washers with PACEline CHW. The new force washers are suitable for use at very high ambient temperatures of up to 300 °C. A cable is also welded on to offer users complete protection....

2016-05-05
New 1MHz bandwidth, integrated Hall-effect based current sensor IC

New 1MHz bandwidth, integrated Hall-effect ...

Allegro MicroSystems announces its first ever 1MHz bandwidth Hall-effect current sensor IC with a lightning fast 210 ns response time.  The ACS730 provides an economical and precise solution for AC or DC current sensing.  Allegro’s...

2016-05-03
Baumer presents the new absolute benchmark in HeavyDuty encoders

Baumer presents the new absolute benchmark ...

Baumer further expands their unparalleled portfolio of HeavyDuty encoders. The new absolute encoder series HMG 10 and PMG 10 merge in their revolutionary design the practice-proven concept of bearings on both sides, innovative high-precision...

2016-04-27
Resistance thermometers and thermocouples calibrated at the same time

Resistance thermometers and thermocouples ...

WIKA: The new CTR3000 multi-functional precision thermometer from WIKA offers a unique “two-in-one” solution: It can be used to calibrate resistance thermometers and also thermocouples. With up to 44 channels for different sensor types...

2016-04-26
New Industrial Multi-Axis MEMS Accelerometer

New Industrial Multi-Axis MEMS Accelerometer

Jewell Instruments: Introducing the JMA-100/200/300 accelerometer series, the latest addition to Jewell Instruments’ MEMS sensor line. This is a versatile, rugged and robust sensor that is a low-cost alternative to most traditional...

2016-04-25
High performance ultrasonic through beam sensor for 2.5m (200Hz)

High performance ultrasonic through beam sensor

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors are perfectly suited for detection of objects with very different surfaces and under bad environmental conditions (dust, dirt, fog, bright light). A disadvantage is their relatively low measuring speed,...

2016-04-25
New Future-Oriented Product Architecture Expanded to Include Variant Specifically for the US Market

New Future-Oriented Product Architecture ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: In time for the Hannover Messe 2016 trade fair - and perfect for partner country the USA - Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the new R103 series for the first time. It complements the successful new generation of compact photoelectric...

2016-04-22
Inductive Proximity Sensors for ATEX Zone 0 and 20 – The Smallest of its Kind

Inductive Proximity Sensors for ATEX Zone ...

Rechner provide the largest range of ATEX certified proximity switches and sensors. Amongst them are the MINI-Sensors, an example being the model we are presenting to you today. This has a diameter of only 6.5 mm and a cylindrical sensor body of...

2016-04-22
The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

Waycon: Transporting heavy loads in industrial applications by physical strength is simply not possible as in the old days. Aids for lifting loads were already utilized in ancient times and still require continuous optimization to...

2016-04-18
Heimann Sensor presents a new, compact and very fast infrared thermopile array with 80x64 elements

Heimann Sensor presents a new, compact and ...

Heimann Sensor is a well-known manufacturer of infrared sensors and modules. Applications include remote temperature measurement and gas detection in industrial, medical, automotive and consumer markets. For several years, we have been developing...

2016-04-12
Durable rotary position sensing: Novotechnik’s Hall-effect single- and multi-turn rotary sensors provide multiple options

Durable rotary position sensing ...

Variohm: Novotechnik’s RSB-3600 and RMB-3600 single- and multi-turn Hall Effect rotary position sensors are available in a wide choice of configuration options for maximum application flexibility. Available from Variohm EuroSensor, the...

2016-04-11
Dynamic linear position sensing: Novotechnik’s new TF1 series inductive linear sensor suits harsh environment high speed processes

Dynamic linear position sensing: Novotechnik’s n

Variohm: Now available from Variohm EuroSensor, Novotechnik’s recently announced TF1 linear position sensor utilises an inductive measuring principle that is impervious to strong magnetic fields and has dynamic and environmental...

2016-04-08
Just to be sure: inspection of airbag stitching position

Just to be sure: inspection of airbag stitching

Micro-Epsilon: Functional and optically perfect - these are two important requirements placed on airbag stitching. During the production process itself, these stitches are inspected using a scanCONTROL 2910-25 laser profile scanner. The distance...

2016-04-08
Rectangular and Angle Head Designs Expand the Portfolio of Ultrasonic Sensors

Rectangular and Angle Head Designs Expand ...

Turck is adding new designs to its portfolio of ultrasonic sensors. The RU sensor in the M18 housing is now also available as an angle head variant. Its radiation angle is rotated by 90 degrees, which simplifies mounting in restricted and angular...

2016-04-07
Sensors for T-slot cylinders MZT7, RZT7 - Maximize What Matters

Sensors for T-slot cylinders MZT7, RZT7 ...

SICK AG: The MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor enables quick, precise and contactless sensing of the piston’s position in compact pneumatic cylinders. It is easy to mount, can be used in numerous applications and offers an outstanding...

2016-04-06
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