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Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable ...

microsonic GmbH: Ultrasonic sensors have set new standards in automation technology. In particular in the paper, printing and packaging industries, they have become essential. These industries often use materials whose particular properties...

2012-04-13

High-speed Synchronization with EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT

maxon motor: The digital positioning controller EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT meets the highest demands in real-time positioning of synchronized multi-axis systems. Extremely compact in size, the EPOS3 possesses a wide nominal power supply voltage range...

2012-04-12

EC 60 flat with MILE Encoder and Protection Class IP 54

maxon motor: The multitude of possible combinations makes the new EC 60 flat the ideal drive in a wide range of applications. Whether the focus is on high nominal torque, on high-dynamic positioning tasks with superb repetition accuracy, or on...

2012-04-12

Innovation for the beverage industry

Baumer: Sensor manufacturer Baumer is presenting a real attention-grabber for the beverage industry at the Brau Beviale fair -- SmartReflect, the first light barrier that operates without a reflector and recognizes all types of beverage packaging,...

2012-03-25

Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

4B BRAIME Components LTD: The Bulldog is a new addition to 4B’s range of hazard monitoring components. A belt alignment and rip detection switch, this electro-mechanical system has been designed to detect dangerous misalignment of the conveyor...

2012-03-14

EC 90 flat with MILE Encoder

maxon motor: In order to take advantage of the EC 90 flat motor’s ultra slim design also in high-precision applications and positioning tasks, a microsystem is being applied; the MILE encoder. The incredibly miniature system can be integrated...

2012-03-12

Vert-X 16 – a great little encoder

Contelec: For medical and industrial applications, as well as in the automotive industry and energy sector, angle measurement frequently involves exacting requirements in terms of safety, confined installation space, maximum measurement accuracy...

2012-02-29

Miniature Encoder 18S

Pewatron is pleased to present the new 18-mm encoder series 18S by Nemicon. This expands the popular OME-A series by offering higher pulse rates and by featuring an index signal. Also available is type 18M hollow shaft kit encoder with up to 1600...

2012-02-22

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

Heavy duty rotary encoders from SIKO – resistant to heat ...

SIKO GmbH: Whether at -40° or +100° Celsius, whether subjected to shock, vibrations, dirt or moisture, no other sensor has to face as many different challenges as an encoder. Many sensors reach their limit particularly when used in mobile...

2012-02-16

Ultrasound in the animal world

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Our distance and proximity sensors work with the ultrasound principle. We use ultrasonic frequencies, i.e. frequencies above 20kHz, as these are rare in nature and thus the sensors are not disturbed. Moreover, man hears no...

2012-02-14

MDX-8000: High speed Bragg grating sensors measurement

Scaime: MDX-8000 is a high speed data acquisition unit for Bragg grating sensors. Its 8 optical channels are sampled in parallel at up to 2 kHz. Up to 120 sensors can measured simultaneously over 8 optical lines. The unit accepts many types of...

2012-02-14

May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

microsonic GmbH: The pico+ ultrasonic sensors are the smallest cylindrical sensors in microsonic's product line. They are now available in four ranges, with a measurement range from 20 mm up to 1.3 m. With three different output signals, this...

2012-02-13

Penny+Giles helps McConnel Control the revolution

Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of joystick controllers, solenoids and high precision sensing technology, has developed a new handle for its JC6000 joystick controller, which is being used...

2012-02-02

Bearingless encoders in lift engineering

Baumer: The wide selection of compact, bearingless encoders presented by the encoder and sensor expert Baumer at this year’s Interlift trade fair provides particularly promising solutions for lift engineering. “Thanks to their quick and easy...

2012-01-25

SIKO MagLine Absolute Sensors

SIKO GmbH: With MagLine Absolute technology you can have precise positioning information even with the power off. A homing function is thus completely unnecessary. The position values can be read using standard SSI or RS485 interfaces. You also...

2012-01-16

Handwheel with DKE01 electronic display

SIKO GmbH: In 1963, SIKO GmbH invented a mechanical position indicator integrated in a handwheel – a product the field of mechanical engineering could hardly do without today. As inexpensive and easy-to-use gauges, SIKO handwheels with...

2012-01-16

Micronas set to enlarge its 3D Hall sensor family

Micronas invests in the development of new sensors of the HAL 36xy and HAL 38xy families and so enlarges its product portfolio in the field of multi-dimensional magnetic field detection. Unlike standard magnet field measurements which only capture...

2012-01-13

Setting features – on-site encoder-setting

Contelec has launched a new rotary encoder solution, which enables on-site configuration of angle sensors based on Vert-X MH-C2 technology after installation. The solution, referred to as ‘setting features’, makes it extremely easy to install...

2011-12-29

New generation of confocal measurement technology

Micro-Epsilon: ConfocalDT 2451 and 2471 are the latest high performance controllers in Micro-Epsilon’s confocal measurement range. Due to excellent signal-to-noise ratio, measurement rates of 10kHz are achieved using an LED and 70kHz using a...

2011-12-17

Capacitive Proximity Sensor Resists Abrasion

Rechner Sensors: Abrasive wear caused by contact with products such as sand, grain or plastic shreds, damages the active surface of many standard capacitive proximity sensors, and finally destroys the sensor. Rechner Sensors offer sensors where...

2011-12-16

Position indicators with pneumatic clamping

SIKO has been a global fixture for spindle positioning in production machines and electronic and mechanical position indicators for many years. To ensure smooth production, it would appear obvious to fix the set position values, determined with...

2011-12-16

LineRunner 300: 3D measurement with the laser light ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Whether path correction, edge or gap measurement, volume measurement or tolerance verification, the tasks and requirements of modern vision solutions are varied. Pepperl+Fuchs has developed a powerful and reliable laser light sensor...

2011-12-14

Cermet - High Voltage Potentiometer POC

Metallux offers a wide spectrum of precision potentiometers in printed circuit board-and foil technology. Metallux designed, specifically for measuring systems working under high voltage like spectrometers, an adjustable voltage divider of up to...

2011-12-12

Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

Contelec: Confined spaces, difficult environments and high price sensitivity – with a combination of these factors, angle measurement becomes a demanding undertaking. Contelec’s launch of its affordable Vert-X 05E introduces an ultra-compact...

2011-11-29

Switching light-section sensor – now with integrated ...

Leuze electronic: Efficient data exchange via PROFIBUS-DP expands the functionality of the LRS switching light-section sensor from Leuze electronic. In up to 16 detection windows with logical linking option, up to 16 inspection tasks can be...

2011-11-19

Many new models

Leuze electronic has considerably expanded its range of Safety Switches, Safety Locking Devices and Safety Command Devices. The extensions of the switch range including models with different contact sets and housings as well as versions with M12...