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Optical Sensors for ITER Fusion Experiment

HBM: A consortium composed of Smartec (a RocTest company) and HBM FiberSensing signed the phase II of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) contract for the supply of fiber optic sensing systems to be installed on the future...

2015-02-25
Safety with new photoelectric sensor

Safety with new photoelectric sensor

Leuze electronic: The new SLS 46C single beam safety devices can be used both as type 4 as well as type 2 sensors. With the MSI-TRM safety monitoring device, the SLS 46C photoelectric sensors become type 4 sensors, with the MSI-TR1 they become...

2015-02-17
Optical EM2 encoder module with up to 10‘000 pulses per revolution

Optical EM2 encoder module with up to 10‘000 ...

Pewatron: The EM2 from US Digital is an optical encoder module designed to offer 2x to 4x higher resolution than the popular EM1 encoder module. Combined with an 2“ disk it allows to reach a high resolution of 10‘000 pulses per revolution, and...

2015-02-16
Ultra-flat chip-scale package photodiodes for scanner systems

Ultra-flat chip-scale package photodiodes ...

First Sensor presents the new X7 PIN photodiodes for the detection of ionizing radiation in container and baggage scanner OEM applications. The photodiodes are optimized for scintillator luminescence detection in the visible wavelength range. The...

2015-01-02
Optical oxygen sensors offer long lifetime and high stability

Optical oxygen sensors offer long lifetime ...

First Sensor presents the new fluorescence-based optical oxygen sensors of the XYO series. The highly accurate sensors measure ambient oxygen partial pressure (ppO2) from 0…300 mbar. With an optional integrated pressure sensor the XYO devices...

2015-01-02
DeltaPac photoelectric sensor: Bridging the gap

DeltaPac photoelectric sensor: Bridging the gap

SICK AG: Now products can be counted and detected on the conveyor in a way that was not possible before. Without gaps. Without delays. The DeltaPac accurately detects and differentiates between successive packaging items on the fly. This ensures...

2015-01-02
Optical micrometers measure metal stampings in production

Optical micrometers measure metal stampings ...

Micro-Epsilon: In a fully automatic measurement installation, optical micrometers are being used to measure the roundness and diameter of stainless steel metal stampings to micrometer accuracies. With a cylindrical, ground stainless steel metal...

2014-12-18
MultiLine sensor provides maximum detection reliability

MultiLine sensor provides maximum detection ...

SICK AG: Two photoelectric sensors in one housing that combine logic evaluation intelligently with one another – the MultiLine sensor proves to be a high-end sensor in difficult situations for detecting flat or textured objects. The special...

2014-12-08
Detecting transparent objects without a reflector with new TranspaTect photoelectric sensor

Detecting transparent objects without reflector

SICK AG: The latest technologies from SICK enable the TranspaTect MultiTask photoelectric sensor to manage without any reflectors and instead utilize machine components as a reference surface when detecting transparent and semi-transparent trays...

2014-12-03
Robust and compact for greater flexibility

Robust and compact for greater flexibility

Baumer: With the new UR18 and OR18 sensors, Baumer expands their M18 portfolio by two photoelectric and three ultrasound versions. The new sensors enable cost-effective, reliable use in applications like level measurement or assembly and handling...

2014-11-28
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HBM successful with FBG technology at WindEnergy

HBM Test and Measurement successfully presents its new Optical Measurement products at the international WindEnergy 2014 exhibition. With its booth conveniently located near the entrance of Hall 1, HBM has been able to attract a large number of...

2014-11-21
Transmit data interference-free with light

Transmit data interference-free with light

Leuze electronic: With the DDLS 500, Leuze electronic has developed a data transmission photoelectric sensor that, in addition to a high transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s, sets new standards – above all with respect to usability. The devices...

2014-11-11
Balluff MICROmote® sensors

Balluff MICROmote® sensors

Balluff: The miniaturized MICROmote® photoelectric sensors from Balluff with separate electronic processor unit provide a large amount of optical performance in a tiny amount of space thanks to the miniaturized LEDs, photodiodes and...

2014-10-30
Baumer at SPS/IPC/Drives with New Sensor Solutions

Baumer at SPS/IPC/Drives with New Sensor ...

Baumer brings numerous sensor innovations with additional benefits to this year's SPS/IPC/Drives Nuremberg. This includes new products and further customer-oriented developments of existing sensor solutions. A year ago, Baumer had — with the...

2014-10-27
Next generation of BOS 6K with Ecolab approval

Next generation of BOS 6K with Ecolab approval

Balluff: The new generation of photoelectric sensors in the BOS 6K series from Balluff is absolutely ideal for setting new benchmarks in the compact class. Its small 31.5 x 19.5 x 10.8 mm dimensions not only make it the perfect response to tight...

2014-10-09
Avalanche photodiodes offer high sensitivities for red and green light

Avalanche photodiodes offer high sensitivities

First Sensor presents the Series 8r silicon avalanche photodiodes (APDs) with high sensitivities in the red and green wavelength range. The APDs feature a flat gain curve where the internal amplification rises slowly with the applied reverse bias...

2014-07-08
EM2 Transmissive optical encoder module

EM2 Transmissive optical encoder module

Pewatron: US Digital’s new EM2 encoder module offers now 2 or 4 times higher resolution than the well-known EM1 module. It is used to detect the rotary position when used together with code wheels DISK-1 or HUBDISK-1, both with 1 inch diameter....

2014-02-21
Laser retroreflective sensor BOS Q08M

Laser retroreflective sensor BOS Q08M

Balluff miniature optical sensors from the BOS Q08M series have an impressively compact design and achieve extreme precision in a robust, cubic metal housing. They are suitable for all applications requiring components with a low weight, minimal...

2014-02-18
BOS 5K global with new laser variants

BOS 5K global with new laser variants

Balluff: Photoelectric global sensors from the BOS 5K series by Balluff are the first choice for standard applications. The special compact optical sensors in BOS 5K design with dimensions of 31.5 x 19.5 x 10.8 mm can fit into the smallest of...

2014-02-05
FM-Approved Explosion-Proof Electro-Optic Liquid Level Sensor

FM-Approved Explosion-Proof Electro-Optic ...

Gems Sensors & Controls: Where flammable and explosive atmospheres exist, specialized electrical sensors must be deployed. The new electro-optic liquid level sensors are designed and approved for these types of hazardous environments. At just...

2013-12-03
Precision Lightband Sensors Type BS

Precision Lightband Sensors Type BS

Balluff STM GmbH: The BS-type sensors from STM generate lightbands of extraordinary uniformity. Instead of being concentrated in single light beams as with all “normal” optosensors, the intensity of light here is homogeneously...

2013-11-12

Baumer sensors: reliable aids for the ...

Baumer: With its broad sensor portfolio featuring many different technologies, Baumer supports diverse tasks in the production, processing and packaging of beverages. Inductive, optical and ultrasonic sensors provide valuable support in demanding...

2013-09-26
Optical liquid sensors for tubes and capillaries

Optical liquid sensors for tubes and capillaries

Balluff STM GmbH: Applied in the right way optical sensors generally offer a significantly better accuracy in the detection of liquids in transparent tubes or hoses than other physical methods. Capacitive or ultrasonic principles are reaching...

2013-09-20
Accessories for optical strain gauges

Accessories for optical strain gauges

HBM: The measurement technology specialist HBM now offers its customers a comprehensive accessory program for their optical strain gauges. The user can therefore install their fiber-optic measurement chain without any problems.

2013-09-06
High performance comes in two sizes

High performance comes in two sizes

Baumer has expanded their range of NextGen sensors. Following on from the O500 comes the O300. Both series of optical sensors offer the same performance range. While the small O300 is especially suitable for systems with very limited space, the...

2013-08-05
Optical Micrometers  RF656 Series

Optical Micrometers RF656 Series

RIFTEK: The micrometers are intended for non-contact measuring and checking of diameters, gaps, displacement/position of the edges of technical objects. The series includes 3 models with the measurement range, from 5 to...

2013-07-31
Optical Micrometers  RF651 Series

Optical Micrometers RF651 Series

RIFTEK: The micrometers are intended for non-contact measuring and checking of diameters, gaps, displacement/position of the edges of technical objects. The series includes 5 models with the measurement range, from 10 to...

2013-07-31
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
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
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
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