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Level Switch Measurement

Level Switch Measurement

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: Our radiometric level switches are used in a wide variety of industries, providing either a high or low level alarm. The measurement is carried out non-contacting and non-intrusive. All components of the...

2013-05-20
Density measurement LB 444

Density measurement LB 444

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: The measuring system LB 444 is used for non-contacting density and concentration measurements of liquids or bulk materials. It is easily installed on existing pipelines without process downtime. The...

2013-05-20
Concentration and Water content measurement LB 566 / LB 567

Concentration and Water content measurement LB 566 / LB 567

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: Micro-Polar is the latest microwave based online analyzer for the reliable measurement of: Dry substance, Water content, Density (e.g. in g/l or °Bé). Micro-Polar can be used for various fluids, pastes...

2013-05-20
Bulk Flow Meter LB 442

Bulk Flow Meter LB 442

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: The LB 442 bulk flow system is used for the precise determination of mass flow in the bulk industry. The non-contacting, non-intrusive radiometric belt weigher is characterized by an excellent accuracy and...

2013-05-20
Three new families of ultrasonic sensors

Three new families of ultrasonic sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs: The robust yet accurate measuring method makes ultrasonic sensors ideal for a wide variety of applications. Simple parameterization - if the application requires it - coupled with measuring ranges extending from a few centimeters to...

2013-05-20
Low Voltage Digital Output Hall Effect Sensors

Low Voltage Digital Output Hall Effect Sensors

Melexis has announced the MLX92212 family of digital output Hall effect sensors. Built on an advanced CMOS process these AEC-Q100-qualified devices deliver robust, automotive level performance at competitive price points. They also require...

2013-05-18
A laser sensor that is making music

A laser sensor that is making music

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are typically used in industrial plants for non-contact distance, displacement and position measurements. Bremen's Arts University, Hochschule für Künste, is now using a...

2013-05-17

SENSeOR launches high-end miniature wireless passive sensors

SENSeOR: 4 new references of SAW temperature sensors were presented at SENSOR+TEST by SENSeOR in Germany (Nurnberg – May 14th to 16th). Like other SAW sensors of SENSeOR’s portfolio, these sensors are wireless and totally passive, they thus...

2013-05-14
Loading foot simplifies construction of high-precision scales

Loading foot simplifies construction of high-precision scale

HBM: The measurement technology specialist HBM has now introduced suitable loading feet for its HLCB type load cells to the market to make the construction of such high-precision scales even easier for the user. The accuracy with which a load can...

2013-04-30
Capacitive Level Sensor for Non-Contact Detection of Challenging Fluids

Capacitive Level Sensor for Non-Contact Detection of ...

Gems Sensors & Controls: The new CAP-100 Series Capacitive Liquid Level Sensors, from Gems Sensors & Controls, offers accurate level sensing through the walls of a wide variety of bottle types including plastic, glass and fiberglass. These...

2013-04-30
Inclinometer DOG2 with fast response time & integrated filters

Inclinometer DOG2 with fast response time & integrated ...

Pewatron announces the new DOG Series Dual- and Single-Axis Inclinometer from MEAS Germany. DOG2 is a dynamic, low cost, high performing dual axis inclinometer. It is perfectly suited for levelling and tilt monitoring applications with highest...

2013-04-22
Contactless magnetic incremental encoder family EMI

Contactless magnetic incremental encoder family EMI

Pewatron announces ELTRA’s new EMI family of contactless incremental encoders. Using an external magnet, this encoder is perfectly suited for applications where a high level of dust or water protection is needed. The encoder is available in a...

2013-04-22
High-precision load cells with degree of protection IP69K

High-precision load cells with degree of protection IP69K

HBM: The HLCB2 load cells from HBM are now also available as a high-precision version with which accuracy class C6 scales can be constructed in compliance with OIML regulations. These load cells, which are available with maximum capacities ranging...

2013-04-20
Programmable digital Hall effect sensor from Melexis delivers best in class performance, size and cost

Programmable digital Hall effect sensor from Melexis ...

Melexis introduces a new programmable Digital Hall effect sensor with superior functionality and performance. The MLX92232 features EEPROM memory allowing re- programmable magnetic switching thresholds including hysteresis. It can easily be...

2013-04-18
Laser profile scanner (2D/3D) for automation

Laser profile scanner (2D/3D) for automation

Micro-Epsilon has developed an extremely compact, lightweight laser profile scanner. The scanCONTROL 2600/2900 optoelectronic sensor with integrated controller is enclosed in a 380g aluminium housing. While the sensor is as small as a packet of...

2013-04-17
Berthold successfully applies the new moisture analyzer Micro-Polar Moist LB 568 to coking plants

Berthold successfully applies the new moisture analyzer ...

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG: The new moisture analyzer Micro-Polar Moist LB 568 from Berthold Technologies has proven successful in several applications. Amongst them: the online moisture measurement of coking coal. Although...

2013-04-16
O500: qTeach provide easy and wear-free operation

O500: qTeach provide easy and wear-free operation

Baumer: The new performance class category in optical sensor technology, the O500 series by Baumer, combines the most important properties that a sensor could offer: durability as well as safe and easy operation. The O500 series is setting new...

2013-04-16
Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer: These days, safety at work is of central importance, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming years. Individual requirements are equally varied. Baumer has responded by expanding its portfolio of inductive sensors in the ATEX...

2013-04-16
UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long distances

UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors for industrial applications are able to detect objects, but they can also measure the exact distance. Since they determine the time of flight of sound, they have a 100% background suppression and they...

2013-04-14
New Wireless Passive SAW Temperature Sensors

New Wireless Passive SAW Temperature Sensors

SENSeOR presents new battery-less sensors for temperature measurement, based on SAW technology (Surface Acoustic Waves), enabling wireless measurement with infinite autonomy, ideal for wireless probes or application where small foot-print is...

2013-04-14
Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Pepperl+Fuchs: Pushing the limits of physical possibility is the greatest challenge facing technology. In addition to technical excellence, the economic aspect is taking on an increasingly important role. The machine construction market is...

2013-04-13
Upgradable multichannel fiber optic thermometer - FOTEMPMK-19

Upgradable multichannel fiber optic thermometer ...

OPTOcon AG: The new fully upgradeable multichannel fiber optic temperature monitoring system FOTEMPMK-19" Modular by Optocon AG has a modern appearance and a high quality standard. It is smaller in size featuring a standard 3HE/19inch rack mount...

2013-04-13
Low-Profile Magnet-Activated Rotary Position Sensor

Low-Profile Magnet-Activated Rotary Position Sensor

Penny + Giles – a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of position sensors, solenoids and joystick controllers – has introduced the NRH275DR, a new rotary position sensor featuring a slim, low-profile sensor...

2013-04-02
FLS-C – Laser sensor for SEW positioning applications

FLS-C – Laser sensor for SEW positioning applications

Dimetix AG: In systems subject to slip, exact position determination via the motor encoder is not possible. An additional measurement system is therefore necessary. The FLS-C distance measurement device determines the current position of an object...

2013-03-29
Xsens showcases next generation Xsens MTi® technology

Xsens showcases next generation Xsens MTi® technology

Xsens, the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products, will show the entire range of its next generation MTi® technology for the first time at Ocean Business in Southampton. Xsens recently finalized its new product portfolio...

2013-03-27
Measuring flow with ultrasound

Measuring flow with ultrasound

Bronkhorst High-Tech BV: Mass Flow ONLINE B.V. presents its SONIC-VIEW Series, an ultrasonic flow meter for water and aqueous solutions. The compact, non-obstructive instrument operates on the basis of two ultrasonic transducers,...

2013-03-27
Strain gauge selection made easy

Strain gauge selection made easy

HBM: Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) is now offering a unique configurator for the selection of suitable strain gauges (SG). The user is helped, step by step, to find the right SG, regardless of which type of manufacturer products were...

2013-03-25
Measuring strains with light

Measuring strains with light

HBM: Optical strain gauges (SG), like those in the OptiMet series from HBM, have many advantages compared with conventional SG. As they are based on Fiber Bragg grating technology - an optical measuring system - where no electrical signal is...

2013-03-20
High resolution for small part measurement

High resolution for small part measurement

Leuze electronic: The LPS 36 light section sensors from Leuze electronic now offer resolution up to 0.1 mm, which makes them perfectly suited for the measurement of small parts. For height intervals from 200 to 600 mm, the LPS 36 HI/EN line...

2013-03-19
Optical Gesture & Proximity Sensing ICs from Melexis Enable Safer Automotive Human-Machine Interfaces

Optical Gesture & Proximity Sensing ICs from Melexis ...

Melexis releases a product family designed for easy implementation of robust optical proximity and gesture detection systems into automotive environments. Automotive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) need to be intuitive and safe to use, On the...

2013-03-18
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