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Flexible, robust, precise: New incremental encoder family

Flexible, robust, precise: New incremental encoder family

Baumer presents „OptoPulse EIL580“, a flexible and efficient platform of incremental encoders in 58 mm size. These encoders are available in various mechanical designs – with clamping or synchro flange and with blind respectively through...

2013-02-16
Pewatron distributes ELTRA Encoders

Pewatron distributes ELTRA Encoders

Pewatron, a leading distributor of Sensors, Power Supplies and E-Components, announces its new partnership with ELTRA, a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative encoders. ELTRA’s rotative and linear encoders are used in a wide variety...

2013-01-22
Multiturn encoder EAM36

Multiturn encoder EAM36

Pewatron introduces ELTRA’s new multiturn encoder EAM36 with SSI interface. Wherever drives need compact and cost effective feedback systems, or in applications demanding particularly compact size, or customer specific applications fields, the...

2013-01-22
Encoder ETMR: compact and contactless

Encoder ETMR: compact and contactless

Pewatron announces ELTRA’s new ETMR magnetic Encoder. This contactless encoder has been developed for applications requiring a heavy duty IP67 encoder with high vibration resistance, offering a resolution up to 4096 Pulses per revolution. Only...

2013-01-22
Contactless magnetic tape encoder ETMA

Contactless magnetic tape encoder ETMA

Pewatron: ELTRA’s new ETMA magnetic tape encoder was developed for harsh industrial environments, and is resistive to dust or humidity. Designed to be used with long cables, the outputs are either push-pull or line driver. The ETMA sensor is...

2013-01-22
Contactless linear hall effect sensor LP-10HA

Contactless linear hall effect sensor LP-10HA

Pewatron announces MIDORI’s new small range linear hall effect sensor LP-10HA. The model is especially suited for short stroke actuators in an environment with high vibration and dither movements. A broad temperature range of -40 up to +100°C...

2013-01-22
Universal SG measuring amplifier with high channel density

Universal SG measuring amplifier with high channel density

HBM: The new measuring amplifier from the QuantumX measuring system of measurement technology specialist HBM covers the full range of tasks in strain gage (SG) measurement technology with its universal inputs. Up to 16 strain gage (SG) channels...

2013-01-20
Capacitive controller with a modular design

Capacitive controller with a modular design

Micro-Epsilon presents the new capaNCDT 6220 controller for capacitive sensors, developed for non-contact displacement, distance and position measurement, which can be enlarged by a maximum of 4 measurement channels. The additional channels can be...

2013-01-17

Micronas delivered more than 2.5 billion Hall sensors to ...

Micronas announced that it has delivered more than 2.5 billion Hall-sensor solutions to the automotive and industrial market. "Micronas has pioneered CMOS based Hall-effect sensors and supplies a large ...

2013-01-13
Powerful sensors – versatile application

Powerful sensors – versatile application

Leuze electronic: The sturdy, fiber-reinforced plastic housing with protection class IP 67 makes it possible to attach screw fittings into through holes in the sides. Integrated pockets serve as anti-rotation protection for the M3 nuts for this...

2012-12-19
Compact sensors – optimal for tight installation spaces

Compact sensors – optimal for tight installation spaces

Leuze electronic: The new universal photoelectric sensors of series 5 are predestined for powerful standard detection in restricted installation spaces. They are used in packaging technology, conveyor and storage systems as well as in...

2012-12-19
Precise, more precise, confocal

Precise, more precise, confocal

Micro-Epsilon presents a new series of confocal chromatic sensors, the confocalDT IFS2405. The new sensors have a higher sensitivity and so offer significant advantages with regard to measurements carried out on dark targets. In order to ensure...

2012-12-17
Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now available with unique Embedded Coil Technology

Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now ...

Micro-Epsilon: Embedded Coil Technology (ECT) allows the limitations normally caused by the material and design to be exceeded. This fact makes the sensors unique. Technology for the production of coils in sintered inorganic carrier material has...

2012-12-17
Programmable ultrasonic sensors

Programmable ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG introduces an all new sensor generation. The ultrasonic sensors of UPR-A series in M18 size are characterized by a wide range of max. 1.5m. Furthermore they are...

2012-12-14
All new ultrasonic brochure

All new ultrasonic brochure

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG launches to the start of the new year a completely new overview brochure. Ultrasonic sensors are used in the industry for measuring distance and as proximity...

2012-12-14
IB4, Modular Inertial 4 axis Box

IB4, Modular Inertial 4 axis Box

Texys International is proud to release its new Inertial Box, IB4. We have been supplying for a while our range of accelerometers and gyroscopes for Embedded Testing. Regular requests from our customers drive us to propose a modular product to get...

2012-12-04

FUTEK Engineers Sensors for NASA Satellite

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. was commissioned by NASA to design and develop two cryogenic load cells to operate aboard the satellite producing aerial images of Hurricane Sandy. NASA’s Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is...

2012-11-30
Low-power rotary encoders – the new minimalism

Low-power rotary encoders – the new minimalism

Contelec sets a new standard in green technology with its latest low-power angle sensors in the Vert-X 21 series. The absolute-measuring magnetic rotary encoders are rated low-power and low-voltage, combining these advantages in an ultra-precision...

2012-11-29
Laser Beam Control in Opthalmology

Laser Beam Control in Opthalmology

Physik Instrumente (PI): The use of piezo-based tip/tilt mirror systems and ultrasonic drives from PI guarantees the precision required for the refractive correction of visual acuity. The drives are used to control and focus the laser beam. When...

2012-11-21
Install photoelectric sensors more efficiently

Install photoelectric sensors more efficiently

Leuze electronic: With the "omni-mount" from Leuze electronic, photoelectric sensors can be mounted and adjusted quicker and more easily. In addition to the tried and tested M18 hole mounting performed by Universal photoelectric sensors, Leuze...

2012-11-19
New inductive sensor series in miniature size

New inductive sensor series in miniature size

Baumer: Miniature sensor with large sensing distance: With the expansion of its inductive sensor series IFRM04/05, Baumer has achieved a perfect balance between functionality and compactness. With 1.6 mm, the inductive sensors offer the largest...

2012-11-16
Ultrasonic fork sensor with binary output

Ultrasonic fork sensor with binary output

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG introduces an all new ultrasonic fork sensor series. It will be used when conventional optical fork sensors fail because of high pollution or transparent objects. The...

2012-11-14
Digital load cell for high speed checkweighing and filling

Digital load cell for high speed checkweighing and filling

Scaime, a World leader in load cells and weighing solutions, is introducing the AAD, its new digital load cell dedicated to dosing/filling management and dynamic checkweighing control. The AAD offers capacities from 5kg to 75kg and, with its...

2012-11-14
Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Pepperl+Fuchs: Level control in a water tank is one of the classic applications for ultrasonic sensors. A sensor in a M30 sleeve can measure heights of four or six meters without any problems. If the pump is controlled by means of a PLC, sensor...

2012-11-14
Micronas presenting new programmable linear Hall sensor for more efficient position measurement

Micronas presenting new programmable linear Hall sensor ...

Micronas, known and recognized in the automotive and industrial business as a global partner for intelligent, sensor-based system solutions, today announces the enlargement of its product range with the high-precision, programmable HAL 2420 and...

2012-11-13
Micronas presents high-sensitivity current transducer for use in automotive and industrial applications

Micronas presents high-sensitivity current transducer ...

Micronas presents its CUR 3115, the most recent member of the CUR 31xy current transducer family basing its measuring principle on the Hall effect. The CUR 3115 with its enhanced sensitivity and its space-saving SMD package is especially...

2012-11-13
Stainless steel pressure sensors in thick film technology - now also with integrated process connection

Stainless steel pressure sensors in thick film ...

Metallux: For many applications, it is recommended to replace conventional ceramic pressure sensors with stainless steel pressure sensors. The piezoresistive pressure sensors, which are made from stainless steel in a monolithic design, excel with...

2012-11-12
Hall Sensors - The Third Sensor Technology for Joysticks

Hall Sensors - The Third Sensor Technology for Joysticks

Metallux: It offers high robustness when exposed to vibrations and requires little space for installation. There are a lot of reasons why Metallux AG is using contact-free Hall Effect Technology in joysticks in addition to the standard Conductive...

2012-11-12
Model MIN845 miniature load cell

Model MIN845 miniature load cell

Stellar Technology introduces the new Series MIN845 miniature compression load washer/load cell. An ideal solution for a variety of applications such as fastener testing, the MIN845 is fully welded, shock and vibration resistant, and constructed...

2012-11-04
Sensonor launch tactical grade miniature IMU, STIM300

Sensonor launch tactical grade miniature IMU, STIM300

Sensonor: STIM300 is a small, lightweight and low power ITAR free high performance Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). Among being non-GPS aided and insensitive to magnetic fields, it offers 12 times less weight, 10 times less volume and 5 times less...

2012-11-02
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