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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
Three sensor principles in one series: O500 offers a wide range of photoelectric sensors

Three sensor principles in one series: O500 offers a ...

Baumer: The new O500 series from Baumer was starting off with three optical sensor principles at SPS/IPC/Drives. So Baumer now offers a wide range of photoelectric sensors for numerous applications. The O500 series also includes its award-winning...

2013-02-16
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
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
O500: New performance category of optical sensor technology combines convenience and reliability

O500: New performance category of optical sensor technology

Baumer opens a new chapter in optical sensor technology: performance, convenience and reliability are the hallmarks of the new O500 series. At SPS/IPC/DRIVES Baumer is launching a new performance category of optical sensors with three sensor...

2012-10-16
Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Baumer: With its broad sensor portfolio featuring many different technologies, Baumer is able to meet the high requirements associated with producing, processing and packaging food products. Photoelectric, inductive and ultrasonic sensors provide...

2012-09-16
Reliable detection of transparent objects

Reliable detection of transparent objects

Balluff STM GmbH: Detecting the presence of transparent bodies made of injection-moulded plastics or glass often proves to be surprisingly difficult. Bothersome effects such as total reflection, diffusion or light conduction, which can make some...

2012-07-15
Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer: With precisely measuring sensors from several technological fields, Baumer is presenting a large product range for measuring tasks in quality control. "Convenient solutions for complex control tasks" is the sensor manufacturer's motto. The...

2012-06-25
SmartReflect with transparent detection

SmartReflect with transparent detection

Baumer: Reliable process stability with SmartReflect: Baumer is introducing its innovation – the first light barrier without a reflector featuring unique transparent detection. This especially sensitive version of the SmartReflect picks up the...

2012-05-26
Install photoelectric sensors more efficiently - Leuze electronic

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...

2012-02-19
Precise optoelectronic sensor for presence check of bottle labels in filling machines

Precise optoelectronic sensor for presence check of ...

Balluff STM GmbH: In many bottle filling plants no cost-efficient and at the same time reliable solution for the detection of labels on drinking bottles is available. A missing label means a problem: The label is needed by the consumer to redeem...

2011-12-15
Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Leuze electronic: New interface cables and modular interfacing units from the MA 200i family now facilitate the integration of optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic into Ethernet and fieldbus environments. With the MA 200i gateway,...

2011-11-19
compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Leuze electronic: With the ODSL 9 series, Leuze electronic has extended its family of optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for range, precision, compact design and comfortable operation. The sensors are characterized by a large...

2011-10-19
Optical linear array from Melexis turns the spotlight to real-time fuel quality sensing

Optical linear array from Melexis turns the spotlight to ...

Melexis: Near IinfraRed (NIR) spectroscopy using the company’s 3rd generation of Optical Linear Array, the MLX75306 enables real-time fuel quality sensing for engine management. Working with petrochemical and other researchers, the company has...

2011-10-18
Rugged metal electro-optic sensor

Rugged metal electro-optic sensor

Gems Sensors & Controls™ introduces the new low cost, miniature ELS-950M Series of Electro Optic Level Sensors (ELS) for a wide range of applications and industries. The ELS-950M Series expands on the existing ELS-950 product line with a...

2011-08-30
Optimal light spots for every application

Optimal light spots for every application

Leuze electronic has designed the new HRTR 25B-S reflection light scanner with focussed light spot optimally for the detection of glossy surfaces – and equipped the HRTR 25B-XL scanner with an extra large light spot for positioning tasks at the...

2011-06-19
New functions in the 3B sensor series

New functions in the 3B sensor series

Leuze electronic: The functions of the 3B compact series from Leuze electronic have been extended to include the HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners. In the 3B series from Leuze electronic, users will find the smallest reflection light...

2011-06-19
SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

Baumer: For the detection of transparent packaging materials, such as foils, trays and bottles as used in the food and beverage packaging industry, Baumer launches new light barriers without reflector. The SmartReflect light barriers guarantee...

2011-05-26
Detection of micro-bubbles in thin hoses and tubes

Detection of micro-bubbles in thin hoses and tubes

Balluff STM GmbH: Reliably detecting microscopically small gas bubbles in clear liquids is inherently difficult, just due to the size of the objects. Moreover, during optical procedures it is difficult to obtain uniform illumination of the liquid...

2011-05-15
Photoelectric sensors for direct distance measurement

Photoelectric sensors for direct distance measurement

Pepperl+Fuchs: Photoelectric sensors have always had the capability of measuring the intensity of incidental light with light-sensitive components (photodiodes or phototransistors). This principle is as simple as it is effective and is ideal for...

2011-05-14
Sensors for the food industry

Sensors for the food industry

Pepperl+Fuchs now manufactures sensors for the food industry that more than satisfy the demanding requirements for cleanliness and hygiene in this sector – in three different technologies. Ultrasonic, inductive and optical sensors. All machines...

2011-04-14
SmartReflect – As reliable as a light barrier, as straightforward as a diffuse sensor

SmartReflect – As reliable as a light barrier ...

Baumer launches photoelectric sensors with the new SmartReflect technology for absolutely reliable object detection. These light barriers recognize objects of any kind and do not require a separate reflector or receiver. The surest type of object...

2011-03-26
Distance measuring sensors – high performance in miniature format

Distance measuring sensors – high performance in ...

Baumer: As a pioneer in terms of miniaturization Baumer offers the smallest, and at the same time most powerful sensors in its measuring sensors‘ portfolio. The very compact inductive, photoelectric as well as ultrasonic sensors have large...

2010-12-25
Temperature compensation for optical strain gages

Temperature compensation for optical strain gages

HBM: For its type K-OL and K-OR optical strain gages, HBM now provides the K-OTC sensor, which can be used to compensate the temperature response of optical SGs. Experimental stress analysis is a typical application for optical strain gages (SG)...

2010-11-21
Fiber Bragg grating-based strain gage rosette

Fiber Bragg grating-based strain gage rosette

HBM is now launching a new optical strain gage (SG) in rosette form the K-OR type. The rosette comprises three measuring grids at angles of 0°, 60° and 120°, to sense the strain as it occurs. As with electrical strain gages, this then allows...

2010-10-20
Lightband fork sensors

Lightband fork sensors

Balluff STM GmbH: With the new BS type of fork sensors STM has extended their MICROmote® family of opto sensors to include another group of products with outstanding technical characteristics. These fork sensors generate up to a 30mm wide...

2010-10-15
ML100 series photoelectric sensors

ML100 series photoelectric sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs: The ML100 series comprises a complete family of miniature photoelectric sensors which are ideally suited for applications where long ranges and a high level of reliability are required. There is demand for this type of sensor, in...

2010-10-14
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