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Line of inductive switches expanded

Line of inductive switches expanded

Leuze electronic has expanded its line of inductive switches and, as a result, now has a well-matched line of sensors for its core industries, such as intralogistics, packaging systems, the wood products industry, robotics and tool manufacturing.

2015-08-25

Application Note: Skin Treatment Systems

Exergen Global: Many medical or cosmetic skin treatment therapies (e.g. hair removal therapies, cellulite and acne treatment, skin rejuvenation) induce heat in one or more layers of the skin. This has beneficial effects as part of the treatment,...

2015-08-24

Application Note: Immuno Haematology

Exergen Global: For many medical biochemical assays performed in hospital laboratories it is essential to monitor and control the temperature of liquid samples accurately. In haematology instruments the results of assays can be affected by...

2015-08-20
First open linear encoder with magnetic measurement principle and certified safety function

First open linear encoder with magnetic ...

SIKO GmbH: The open linear encoder system MSA111C-DQ is now also available in a SIL-2-certified version. For increased safety! The terms ‘functional safety’ and ‘Industry 4.0’ are on everyone’s lips. In the coming...

2015-08-19
FocusBEAM miniature ultrasonic sensor with smallest 5mm tip

FocusBEAM miniature ultrasonic sensor with ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The ultrasonic sensors series UPS FB are equipped with a focusing device made of glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene, which makes the sound beam particularly narrow. Therefore they are suitable in the near range up to 150mm...

2015-08-18
New catalogue for compact thermal imaging cameras

New catalogue for compact thermal imaging camera

Micro-Epsilon: The new catalogue for "compact thermal imaging cameras" is now available and includes all current thermoIMAGER TIM models. The range has even increased with many new products. The new catalogue based on the theme of "compact thermal...

2015-08-17
confocalDT brings light into darkness

confocalDT brings light into darkness

Micro-Epsilon: The new confocalDT IFC2461 extends the confocal chromatic controller range. It stands out due to higher measuring rates up to 25kHz. Particularly with dark targets or when measuring the thickness of transparent targets, the...

2015-08-17
Optical Distance Sensors LA170 and LA060

Optical Distance Sensors LA170 and LA060

SIKO GmbH: To supplement its range of devices to measure lengths, angles, rotational speed and inclines, SIKO GmbH has now released an all-new set of distance sensors covering a wealth of applications. Both the LA170 and LA060 sensors measure...

2015-08-14
New: Laser sensor LLD-500

New: Laser sensor LLD-500

Waycon: The distance sensor LLD-500 was developed specially for hot surfaces and light environments. It can measure from a distance of up to 500 m. The digital outputs RS232, RS422, RS485 enable quick and easy further processing of measurement...

2015-08-14
New Angle Sensors With CANOpen Output

New Angle Sensors With CANOpen Output

Novotechnik introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless programmable rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. Their magnetic technology makes measurements through air and non-magnetic materials. RFC4800 Series now features a...

2015-08-11
Level Transmitter DuoSeries LB 470

Level Transmitter DuoSeries LB 470

BERTHOLD Technologies: DuoSeries LB 470 is the radiometric level system from Berthold based on real 2 wire technology succeeding our top-selling level transmitter LB 440. Like its predecessor model, the measuring system DuoSeries stands out by a...

2015-08-11

Infrared Temperature Sensors for Offset, Digital

Exergen Global: For high speed printing processes, the limiting factor on the productivity of the equipment is usually ink drying time. To maximize printing speed without quality loss, it is important to be able to determine quickly when the...

2015-08-07

High Range, High Resolution Miniature ...

PCB Piezotronics: Designed for measuring vibration on small objects where mass loading and accuracy are a concern, PCB's new Model 352A57 miniature accelerometer weighs only 1.3 grams and is TEDS enabled. This sensor also offers a 2.5mV/g output...

2015-08-07
Measuring filling levels in automated Industry 4.0

Measuring filling levels in automated ...

Waycon: An automated measurement of substance filling levels in storage containers is essential in Industry 4.0. For a secure and stable production process, continuous monitoring of filling levels is an absolute prerequisite. Waycon...

2015-08-03
Colibrys launches the VS1000 to set a new standard in vibration sensors

Colibrys launches the VS1000 to set a new ...

Colibrys, a subsidiary of Sagem (Safran), is releasing its new vibration sensor, the VS1000, which brings capacitive transducers to a new level of performance. The second generation of the Colibrys VS family, this new vibration sensor features an...

2015-07-30
thermoIMAGER TIM M1 - the specialist for hot metals

thermoIMAGER TIM M1 - the specialist for hot ...

Micro-Epsilon: The thermoIMAGER TIM M1 is particularly suitable for hot metal applications. Compact, short-wave and highly dynamic are the three key attributes that describe this infrared camera. In its camera range, the thermoIMAGER TIM M1...

2015-07-29
Precision displacement, distance and position measurement

Precision displacement, distance and position ..

Micro-Epsilon: The eddyNCDT 3005 from Micro-Epsilon is a new, powerful eddy current measurement system for fast, high precision displacement measurements. Due to its pressure-resistant, thermally stable and compact design, the eddyNCDT 3005...

2015-07-29
EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers for Gases

EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers

Bronkhorst High-Tech BV: EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers. Video animation explaning the functions and features of Bronkhorst High-Tech's new, high-end Mass Flow Meters and Controllers for gases, based on the thermal measuring...

2015-07-28
Level Measurement of Products with Natural Radioactivity

Level Measurement of Products with Natural ...

BERTHOLD Technologies: Special applications require special solutions. So it is not rare that products where the level is to be measured already contain natural radioactivity. In practically all known cases, this portion of the radioactivity is...

2015-07-27
PRC Instead of Source Exchange

PRC Instead of Source Exchange

BERTHOLD Technologies: If after years of operating time a source exchange is pending, then it is worthwhile in the following cases to install a LB 480 PRC-measurement rather than replace the source: 1) If the bureaucratic obstacles from the...

2015-07-24
Radiometric level measurement for products with natural radioactivity

Radiometric level measurement for products ...

BERTHOLD Technologies: Special applications require special solutions. It is not unusual that products where the level is measured contain natural radioactivity. For example, in the processing of uranium ores where the level of uranium sludge is...

2015-07-23
Hall Effect rotary position sensor suits extreme environments

Hall Effect rotary position sensor suits ...

Variohm: The recently launched 9970 series Hall Effect rotary position sensor from BEI Sensors builds on a wide range of non-contacting sensors that are designed to provide long-life and high reliability in harsh and challenging environments....

2015-07-23
New texense® THNF-C high sampling rate thermocouple connector conditioner for CAN bus

New texense® THNF-C high sampling rate ...

Texys International, French leader in high performance embedded testing sensors, is proud to announce the release of THNF-C, the new single channel thermocouple conditioner with CAN bus output data. Issued from the most recent development works,...

2015-07-20

White paper: Through the looking glass

Exergen Global: “It’s all done with mirrors!’’ “What do I see when I look in my mirror?” asked Alice. “I see myself, of course.” “But what about the mirror why can’t I see the mirror...

2015-07-17
New texense® THNF-A: high sampling rate digital & analog thermocouple connector conditioner

New texense® THNF-A: high sampling rate digital

Texys International, French leader in high performance embedded testing sensors, is proud to announce the release of THNF-A, the new single channel thermocouple conditioner with 0-5V and digital outputs (serial link). Based on the same...

2015-07-16
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter with Dosing Pump - Principle of Operation

Coriolis Mass Flow Meter with Dosing Pump ...

Bronkhorst High-Tech BV: Coriolis Mass Flow Meter with Dosing Pump - Principle of Operation. In this video Bronkhorst Cori-Tech, manufacturer of the world's smallest Coriolis flow meters, presents the mechanism of a Coriolis mass flow meter from...

2015-07-16
New texense® THNF4C high sampling rate multichannel digital conditioner for thermocouple probes

New texense® THNF4C high sampling rate ...

Texys International, French leader in high performance embedded testing sensors, is proud to announce the release of THNF4C, the new version of its well-known 4 ways thermocouple Amplifier for CAN bus. The development which is now completed was...

2015-07-15
New sensor family for demanding tasks

New sensor family for demanding tasks

Leuze electronic: Photoelectric sensors and light scanners of the SR 46C series impress with increased function reserve. With the new SR 46C series, it was possible to increase the function reserve by up to 80% over the predecessor models. This...

2015-07-14
Switching light curtains for fast processes

Switching light curtains for fast processes

Leuze electronic: The deep-freeze suitable light curtains from Leuze electronic for detection are faster than ever. Very short cycle times of 30 µs per beam reliably detect even fast processes. In addition, small, application-optimized CSR...

2015-07-14
HeliNav

HeliNav

Sensor Technology: The HeliNav LoadMaster Load Sensor is also compatible with our HeliNav LoadMaster Handheld Receiver which can read several devices at the same time, our stand alone HeliNav LoadMaster Receiver Interface which can be used to...

2015-07-13
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