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Distance sensors housings get ‘processed’

Distance sensors housings get ‘processed’

Baumer: The laser distance sensors of the series 20 product family have a new addition! It now includes a series of OADR 20 sensors which are characterized, in particular, by their stainless steel housing. For the first time, they can now easily...

2008-06-25
Metallic object simply measured

Metallic object simply measured

Micro-Epsilon: The distance information for the triangulation principle is obtained via the reflection of the laser beam. Thereby, surface roughness in the sub-micrometre range causes interference in the laser spot, whereby false measurement...

2008-06-17
Line scanner with integrated controller

Line scanner with integrated controller

Micro-Epsilon: According to customers, increasingly more compact sensors are now also required for line scanners. Innovative measurement technology company, Micro-Epsilon, presents a new generation of line scanners. The most...

2008-06-17
Capacitive displacement sensors

Capacitive displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Non-contact capacitive displacement sensors of the capaNCDT series measure distances, lengths, dimensions, or positions of any electrically-conducting targets (e.g. metals). A linearisation function is integrated for measurement...

2008-06-17
Spot on: SoundPipe for zws Sensor

Spot on: SoundPipe for zws Sensor

microsonic GmbH: The SoundPipe can be used with each and every zws-15 sensor. It directs sound to the measuring point and thus measurements can be taken in drill holes and openings with diameters under 3 mm. Since the zws-15 sensor blind zone is...

2008-06-13
Very High Precise Flex-Sensortelemetry is now available with Remote controlled Gain and Zero Point

Very High Precise Flex-Sensortelemetry is now available ...

Manner sensor telemetry developed a new flexible sensor signal amplifier for strain gage or temperature measurement applications. It is based on a flexible PCB and allows applications in narrowed installations. The reliable RMC technique for...

2008-06-12
Profile measuring device

Profile measuring device

Micro-Epsilon: The laser-line profile sensor, scanCONTROL 2800, makes use of the triangulation principle for two-dimensional acquisition of profiles on a variety of different target surfaces. In contrast to familiar point laser sensors, a line...

2008-06-04
Non-contact temperature sensors

Non-contact temperature sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Precise non-contact temperature measurement from -40 to 1,800°C. The thermoMETER product group is targeted at industrial users. The infrared sensors comprise eleven products for stationary use. Amongst others, this includes...

2008-06-04
Miniature eddy current displacement sensors

Miniature eddy current displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Non-contact displacement sensors using eddy current technology measure distances, displacements, or positions of any electrically-conductive target. These objects may have both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic properties. Due to...

2008-06-04
Laser micrometer

Laser micrometer

Micro-Epsilon: The optoCONTROL 1200 is based on the principle of light quantity measurement. The complete control electronics is inside the receiver and no additional controller is necessary. High dynamic applications can be measured due to the...

2008-06-04
Inductive linear displacement sensors

Inductive linear displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The electromagnetic sensors induSENSOR are based on the well-proven inductive principle. They are employed both in single and large-scale applications. The measurement ranges of the displacement transducers extend from a few tenths...

2008-06-04
Handheld infrared thermometers

Handheld infrared thermometers

Micro-Epsilon: Intelligent universal infrared thermometer. The optris MS series combines state-of-the-art technology with an attractive price. A wide temperature range of -32 to 760 °C, laser aiming and an optical resolution of 20:1 allow...

2008-06-04
Laser displacement sensors

Laser displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The non-contact displacement sensors in the optoNCDT series operate according to the triangulation principle. Different models are suitable depending on the requirement. From the low-cost model to the ultrafast precision sensor....

2008-05-29
New Annular ring by the famous New Zealander, PT Ltd

New Annular ring by the famous New Zealander, PT Ltd

PT Ltd: Provided in low profile 6t to 75t and in standard profile 500kg to 300t the PT AR (Annular Ring) is a worlds best purpose designed thru-hold cell. Constructed with a high accuracy alloy steel measurement inner core and protected with an...

2008-05-22
NC Joining Systems Exploit Piezoelectric Force Monitoring

NC Joining Systems Exploit Piezoelectric Force Monitoring

Kistler: Electromechanical NC joining systems are taking over from the familiar hydraulic presses and conventional joining modules. In addition to environmental, energy, space, installation and maintenance benefits, it is primarily manufacturing...

2008-05-19
Crank Angle Encoder Set Type 2614A

Crank Angle Encoder Set Type 2614A

Kistler: Crank angle encoder set Type 2614A provides the reference for all measurements related to the crank angle. It is used wherever this angle is required for calculating combustion analysis parameters. Crank angle encoder set Type 2614A...

2008-05-19
Integrated Light Sensor Exceeds 15 Years of Lifetime

Integrated Light Sensor Exceeds 15 Years of Lifetime

Melexis adds light-to-voltage sensor to the SensorEyeCTM series. Melexis announces the launch of the MLX75305 Light-to-Voltage SensorEyeCTM. This is the second member of the SensorEyeCTM series of optical sensors specifically designed for high...

2008-05-18
Inexpensive, Non Contact Thermometer Sensor offers Narrow Field Of View

Inexpensive, Non Contact Thermometer Sensor offers ...

Melexis: To expand on its automotive proven family of intelligent infrared, non contact thermometers, Melexis introduces the MLX90614xAC with narrow Field Of View (FOV). Currently shipping versions of the MLX90614 non contact temperature sensor...

2008-05-18
CCD laser sensors are becoming even faster

CCD laser sensors are becoming even faster

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 2200 laser triangulation sensor, Micro-Epsilon’s fastest in the series to date, will be expanded by a version that is many times faster. Thanks to a new CCD array, the new optoNCDT 2220 sensor series now delivers a...

2008-05-17
Cable load limiters

Cable load limiters

Magtrol, SA, Switzerland, specialist in force measurement, presents a new range of load limiters. The cable tension sensor of the type SK-02, based on strain gauges technology, is the ideal sensor for a quick installation without mechanical...

2008-05-12

Improved ease-of-use for AHRS/GPS from Xsens

Xsens Technologies, supplier of the widely used MTi-range of inertial motion trackers, has released new software to further improve user experience. The innovative software and firmware contains predefined settings for optimized orientation output...

2008-05-04
M5 Piezoresistive High-Temperature Sensor Type 4007B…

M5 Piezoresistive High-Temperature Sensor Type 4007B…

Kistler: The M5 piezoresistive pressure sensor, Type 4007B..., is designed for measuring absolute pressures in engines at operating temperatures from –40 to 200 °C. As a direct chip exposure (DCE) sensor with no protective steel diaphragm it is...

2008-04-19
ROTOSCAN RS4-4M with new functions for operation on transfer trolleys

ROTOSCAN RS4-4M with new functions for operation on ...

Leuze electronic: Intelligent sensors boast the ability (among others) to perform several tasks at one time. A task can therefore generally be completed quicker and easier – and the user saves money. The new ROTOSCAN RS4-4M Safety Laser Scanner...

2008-04-19
SCHMIDT® Flow-sensor SS 23.400 ATEX3

SCHMIDT® Flow-sensor SS 23.400 ATEX3

SCHMIDT Technology: The insertion sensor with a 9 mm stainless steel tube can measure the flow velocity and detect the direction of clean air and gas flow. The microcontroller based electronic unit is integrated in the tube. The precise sensors...

2008-04-17
ED753 – Compact Depth Gauge Offers Good Value for Money

ED753 – Compact Depth Gauge Offers Good Value for Money

Baumer: With the hydrostatic pressure transmitter ED753, Baumer’s product segment Process Instrumentation launches a very compact depth gauge with an excellent value for money. Like his bigger brother ED752, the ED753 is a piezo-resistive...

2008-04-14
Miniature MEMS High Amplitude 20,000 g Shock Accelerometers for Aerospace & Defense and Extreme Test & Measurement Applications

Miniature MEMS High Amplitude 20,000 g Shock Accelerometers

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.: The Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has announced the launch of Series 3991 & 3993, a family of MEMS-based, miniature high...

2008-04-11
Free eCatalog simplifies strain gage selection

Free eCatalog simplifies strain gage selection

HBM: Designed to help customers in selecting strain gages, the eStrain Gage Catalog highlights HBM’s latest innovations. The software now generates quotes and outputs a completed fax order form for placing the order. A plausibility check is...

2008-04-07
Brake Pedal Effort Sensor for Vehicle Brake Development, Drivability & Handling

Brake Pedal Effort Sensor for Vehicle Brake Development ...

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.: The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released a new series of pedal effort load cells for automotive test...

2008-03-31
bks-Sensor - Great performance on the edge

bks-Sensor - Great performance on the edge

microsonic GmbH: Edge sensors are required for web control to detect the edge of the web material and  maintain it on the correct lateral position. With materials such as highly transparent foils, light-sensitive materials, materials with...

2008-03-30
sks-Sensor - This one fits into your biggest plans

sks-Sensor - This one fits into your biggest plans

microsonic GmbH: With the sks-sensor, microsonic has established an ultrasonic sensor innovation that proofs the fact: Flexible settable and high quality ultrasonic sensors don’t need much space! With a size of only 33x16x12mm this sensor can be...

2008-03-29
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