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Breakthrough performance increase of miniature MEMS inertial sensing technology

Breakthrough performance increase of miniature MEMS ...

Xsens Technologies has completed the staged release of the new generation MTi and MTi-G, its miniature MEMS based Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS). With the latest developments (described below), the MTi and MTi-G can be used in...

2009-06-04

Colibrys launches world’s best open-loop MEMS accelerometer

Colibrys confirm launching today the IRIS accelerometer family, world’s best open-loop MEMS accelerometer, to displace traditional vibrating quartz and electromechanical solutions. MEMS establishes a new competition to historical high-end motion...

2009-05-29
Photoelectric Sensors - Level measurement on standpipes

Photoelectric Sensors - Level measurement on standpipes

Baumer: User-friendly level measurement? Baumer’s new level sensors are convincingly easy to handle. They can be mounted without difficulty on a standpipe or a tube using the included cable tie. The diameter of the (half) transparent standpipe...

2009-05-26
The Newest Generation of Forked Sensors

The Newest Generation of Forked Sensors

Leuze electronic: With the new GS 61 and GS 63 optical forked photoelectric sensors, Leuze electronic has reduced size and, at the same time, improved performance in comparison to previous devices. Now even closer to the dispensing edge, they are...

2009-05-19
Optical and inductive switches from a single source

Optical and inductive switches from a single source

Leuze electronic: The optics specialist Leuze electronic will become a sensor allrounder in 2009 and has completed its product range with inductive switches. Leuze electronic thereby presents itself in automation technology as a full-service...

2009-05-19
optoNCDT 1402 adapts to the measurement task

optoNCDT 1402 adapts to the measurement task

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT1402 laser sensor from Micro-Epsilon replaces the company’s previous optoNCDT 1401 product. The new sensor provides improved performance and extreme flexibility. This flexibility comes from a brand new Teach-In...

2009-05-17
Compact profile sensor for defined measurement tasks

Compact profile sensor for defined measurement tasks

Micro-Epsilon’s range of compact profile scanners has been expanded with the new scanCONTROL 2710 sensor. This sensor series has an extremely compact housing with integrated controller. The scanCONTROL 2710 provides a complete solution for...

2009-05-17
Automatic geometry inspection of silicon ingots

Automatic geometry inspection of silicon ingots

Micro-Epsilon has launched a brand new system for the geometrical inspection of ingots called “dimensionCONTROL 8260 for Ingots”. In just a few minutes, the system can inspect the surface of the ingots using several laser optical sensors (line...

2009-05-17
New Balluff BOS 50K diffuse sensor

New Balluff BOS 50K diffuse sensor

Balluff kicks off a new, powerful series of optical object detection sensors using red light with their new BOS 50K, a diffuse sensor with IP 67 rating and background suppression. The new block-style sensor with a measuring range of from 200 to...

2009-05-15
Micropulse ProCompact transducers

Micropulse ProCompact transducers

Balluff: By developing the new Micropulse "ProCompact" transducers, the sensor specialist and connectivity provider Balluff has set new standards for the outdoor use of magnetostrictive distance measurement systems. Manufactured completely from...

2009-05-15
End-of-travel monitoring on hydraulic cylinders

End-of-travel monitoring on hydraulic cylinders

Balluff has expanded their proven product line of high pressure rated inductive sensors in M12 and M18 housings to include miniaturized form factors. Ideal applications for these 350 bar rated miniature sensors in M8 and M5 housings include...

2009-05-15
Balluff Globalprox family – 2-wire range expanded

Balluff Globalprox family – 2-wire range expanded

Balluff: The name Globalprox stands for a complete, globally available product line of rugged inductive sensors in 2- and 3-wire technology from Balluff. The sensor specialist and connectivity provider introduced additions to the line with DC...

2009-05-15
High performance DUAL OUTPUT contactless rotary position sensor

High performance DUAL OUTPUT contactless rotary position ...

Penny + Giles, the position sensor specialist, has launched a new contactless rotary position sensor with dual outputs, SRH280DP. The new sensor incorporates a factory programmable Hall effect sensor and has two outputs that can be programmed...

2009-05-02
Tension & Compression Load Cell Available with USB Output

Tension & Compression Load Cell Available with USB Output

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. has just added the LCB500 Tension & Compression Load Cell to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment...

2009-04-30
The SENSation for radiometric Measurement Systems

The SENSation for radiometric Measurement Systems

BERTHOLD Technologies GmbH & Co. KG is launching the new detector generation SENSeries to the market and is setting new standards in the radiometric process control. The SENS-Detectors stand out by their unique and extreme high sensitivity to...

2009-04-27
Strain gages improve printed circuit board quality

Strain gages improve printed circuit board quality

HBM has developed micro-strain gages with a size of 1.2 mm x 2 mm to detect the mechanical stresses that occur during the production of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) leading to marked improvements in production quality. The micro-strain...

2009-04-21
Versatile Safety Laser Scanners with modular functionality

Versatile Safety Laser Scanners with modular functionality

Leuze electronic: The ROTOSCAN RS4 Safety Laser Scanners from Leuze electronic have been equipped with requirement-compliant function packages. In combination with the possible protective field ranges and the various switching outputs, a total of...

2009-04-19
COMPACTlaser Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices for safeguarding in a collision simulator

COMPACTlaser Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices for ...

Leuze electronic: When designing a collision system, there are challenges not only with the construction of a damping system and the integration of acceleration sensors: safeguarding also means a great challenge. Strict safety regulations must be...

2009-04-19
Weld Inspection and Crack Detection with Ultrasound

Weld Inspection and Crack Detection with Ultrasound

SONOTEC: The newly developed SONOSCAN angle probes of SONOTEC for non-destructive material testing check metals for cracks and inclusions. They are mainly used in the metal industry. The ultrasonic probes are able to detect critical defects as...

2009-04-15
Model 640S for High Temperature Applications

Model 640S for High Temperature Applications

Sierra’s industry-leading Steel-Trak™ Model 640S Immersible Thermal Mass Flow Meter is now available in a high-temperature design capable of trouble-free operation in process temperatures up to 750°F (400°C). Popular in heavy industry, the...

2009-04-03
PT's new range of single point load cells

PT's new range of single point load cells

PT Ltd: With over 25 years manufacturing high quality single point load cells, it is no wonder we have a worlds best selection. From the industry standard PT1000, PT2000 and PT3000 models to the OEM quantity discount PTASP6 models, you will find...

2009-04-02
PCB Piezotronics Introduces New S-Type Load Cell

PCB Piezotronics Introduces New S-Type Load Cell

PCB Piezotronics, Inc., introduces Model 1621-02A S-Type Load Cell, designed for precision measurement in multi-cycle, high repetition automotive component and system test applications. Housed in stainless steel, this extremely rugged sensor...

2009-03-31
PCB Piezotronics Load Cell Sensors, Now a Better-Than-Ever Value

PCB Piezotronics Load Cell Sensors, Now a Better-Than- ...

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. has aggressively lowered the price of their high-quality low profile and rod end style load cell sensors and at the same time improved their stock program designed to provide customers immediate delivery, thus creating the...

2009-03-31
Frequency Tailored ICP® Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors

Frequency Tailored ICP® Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors

PCB Aerospace & Defense – a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces a new frequency tailored ICP® and charge output piezoelectric pressure sensors, Series 113B and 102B. The new quartz dynamic pressure sensors have an extremely fast 1...

2009-03-31

Ballistics Pressure Sensors Now Available with Improved ...

PCB Aerospace & Defense, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. introduces Series 119B and 109C dynamic ICP® and charge output pressure sensors, specifically designed for measurement of internal ballistics. The rugged piezoelectric pressure...

2009-03-31
New Generation Green Switch drives Lower Voltage, Deeper Micropower and Higher ESD

New Generation Green Switch drives Lower Voltage, Deeper ...

Melexis: Omnipolar™ Switching Industry’s lowest current consuming magnetic, contactless, solid-state switching. Melexis releases the New Generation of its Micropower & Omnipolar™ Hall-Effect Switch: the MLX90248. Consistent with...

2009-03-18
Micro-Epsilon receives large sensor order for segmented reflector telescope

Micro-Epsilon receives large sensor order for segmented ...

Micro-Epsilon: Sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon has received an order from the Chinese Academy of Science to supply 600 eddy current sensors to the largest Chinese reflector telescope LAMOST (Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fibre Spectroscopic...

2009-03-17
Real-time thermography with miniature design

Real-time thermography with miniature design

Micro-Epsilon: thermoIMAGER TIM is the new infrared camera from measurement technology company Micro-Epsilon. The camera, which can be used in a fixed position, has a very robust construction and is currently one of the smallest infrared cameras...

2009-03-17
TROGAMID® Liquid Level Switches Feature Very High Chemical Resistance

TROGAMID® Liquid Level Switches Feature Very High ...

Sensortechnics introduces the new OLT liquid level switches for cost-effective optical point level detection. These sensors feature very high chemical resistance due to their TROGAMID® miniature plastic housings making them suitable for a wide...

2009-03-16
Radio System for Temperature Measuring

Radio System for Temperature Measuring

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH offers in his product range a new Radio System for transmitting Temperature Data’s. The system operates in small low-energy Radio-Networks, according to the international standard IEEE 802.15.4 within the licence free...

2009-03-15
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