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Major sub-categories: Angle, inclination, tilt | Distance | Edge, Alignment | Form, dimension, size, volume | Gap | Length, Displacement | Light barriers, curtains | Limit / position indicators | Presence | Position | Position angular | Position linear | Proximity | Thickness

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UPF ultrasonic fork sensors used in production of photovoltaic foils

UPF ultrasonic fork sensors used in production of ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The new UPF-A sensors from SNT Sensortechnik AG are used in the production of novel flexible photovoltaic foils. Existing silicon based photovoltaic cells are deposited on glass, which is heavy and fragile. The new partially...

2010-09-14
The sure way to avoid paper jams

The sure way to avoid paper jams

Pepperl+Fuchs: We’ve all experienced the situation: you stand in front of the photocopier waiting patiently for the last sheet of paper only to discover that it has folded itself carefully between the rollers and is now blocking the path of all...

2010-09-14
Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Pepperl+Fuchs manufactures extremely durable and resistant sensors for construction machines, agricultural and forestry machinery, communal vehicles, fork lift trucks and spreaders for all operating principles. The sensors meet demanding...

2010-09-14
Perfect positioning solutions with Data Matrix code

Perfect positioning solutions with Data Matrix code

Pepperl+Fuchs: Technical developments are frequently characterized by the need to compromise. The new PCV positioning system is one of the rare examples where it is futile to look for deficiencies and limitations. It is based on modern...

2010-09-14
Inductive angular positioning system designed for heavy machine construction

Inductive angular positioning system designed for heavy ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Inductive sensor systems are characterized by their exceptional robustness and resistance to dirt, oil, grease and humidity under difficult ambient conditions. The fact that even large solar and wind power plants as well as marine...

2010-09-14
EPOS2 24/2 - Miniaturized Positioning Controller - No Ifs, No Buts

EPOS2 24/2 - Miniaturized Positioning Controller ...

maxon motor: EPOS (easy to use positioning system) is being expanded again in a second generation. Several variants of the EPOS2 24/2 positioning controller permit the use of various brushed DC motors with encoder or brushless EC motors with Hall...

2010-09-12
Force-Displacement Evaluation Unit DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740… for NC Joining Modules with Numerous Practical Advantages

Force-Displacement Evaluation Unit DMF-P A310 Universal ...

Kistler: With Kistler's DMF-P A310 Universal Type 4740A… a force-displacement evaluation unit for electromechanical NC joining systems is introduced. It is a development of the widespread DMF-P A300 NCF Type 4734A…, which has proven uniquely...

2010-08-19
Mounted with intelligence – Sensor cascades from Leuze electronic

Mounted with intelligence – Sensor cascades from Leuze ...

Leuze electronic: In situations where hand and arm protection requires high accessibility or if stepping behind protection is needed, cascaded Safety Light Curtains are the first choice, for example, at hydraulic press brakes, assembly...

2010-08-19
Quality inspection and code reading in one device

Quality inspection and code reading in one device

Leuze electronic: The LSIS 462i smart camera is a true all-rounder. It masters the reading of codes as well as blob analysis for monitoring for presence and completeness and type, position and orientation of objects. Blob stands for "binary large...

2010-08-19
Bulldog - Conveyor Belt Alignment & Rip Detection System

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...

2010-08-14
SCATEC copy counter detects newspapers in conveyor clamps

SCATEC copy counter detects newspapers in conveyor clamps

Baumer: The new member of the SCATEC sensor family was developed in particular to precisely and reliably count newspapers in conveyor belts. The sensor’s ability to recognize whether none, one, two or even more papers are transported is a unique...

2010-07-26
Programmable incremental encoders

Programmable incremental encoders

Baumer: As elsewhere, neither in the incremental encoder field there is an all-in one allround device that is suitable for every purpose. In practice, especially complex systems call for diversified configurations which influence production costs...

2010-07-26
P500 inductive Rotary Sensor for angles up to 160°, also as ATEX Version

P500 inductive Rotary Sensor for angles up to 160° ...

Pewatron: The P500 RIPS® (Rotary Inductive Position Sensor) is a durable, affordable, high accuracy rotary sensor designed for industrial and scientifi c feedback applications. The P500 is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required...

2010-07-22
Absolute encoder with Power over EtherCat

Absolute encoder with Power over EtherCat

Baumer: EtherCAT as an Ethernet solution is conquering all levels of industry automation, from process control level down to field and sensor level. Power over EtherCAT enables fieldbus signal transmission and power supply using a single cable....

2010-07-21
MICROmote® optosensors from STM

MICROmote® optosensors from STM

Balluff STM GmbH: MICROmote®-Optosensors from STM are sensors in the classical sense of the definition. They dispose of highly efficient micro optics in the sensor head which is able to focus the light with exceptional accuracy. By means of...

2010-07-15
The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

microsonic GmbH: The future belongs to the IO-Link. Even so, there is still a long life left for the ultrasonic sensor with analogue output. That is why microsonic GmbH has now extended the M18 pico+ product range with sensors of a 0–10 voltage...

2010-07-13
Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Baumer’s new inductive sensor IPRM 12 measures with a resolution of up to 50 nm, which is to date unmatched in its class. All of the necessary electronics are integrated in its M12 housing. At the same time, it is one of the fastest sensors in...

2010-06-25
HBA4 Absolute Blind Hollow Bore Shaft Encoder

HBA4 Absolute Blind Hollow Bore Shaft Encoder

Pewatron is pleased to announce the release of US Digital’s latest absolute, blind hollow bore shaft encoder, the HBA4. This single turn absolute encoder provides 16-bits of resolution over 360 degrees of shaft rotation. The HBA4 is available...

2010-06-22
Hall Latch Manages Extreme Environments

Hall Latch Manages Extreme Environments

Melexis releases the MLX92211, second generation of Automotive Hall-Effect Latch sensors. The MLX92211 comes as a great successor of the worldwide famous USx88x series by Melexis. This brand new platform has been meticulously designed to deliver a...

2010-06-18
Reliably detecting water – with MICROmote® optical sensors from STM

Reliably detecting water – with MICROmote® optical ...

Balluff STM GmbH: Clear liquids such as water cannot be detected by optical means in transparent pipes or containers without further ado. It gets especially difficult if the pipe diameter is very small or if the containers are only...

2010-06-15

Understanding Capacitive Position Sensors

MicroSense: Capacitance sensing is a high precision, high bandwidth, non contact displacement measurement method which has been in common use for over 50 years. This white paper describes various characteristics of capacitive sensing, principles...

2010-05-31
Measuring laser sensor for distances up to 4 m

Measuring laser sensor for distances up to 4 m

Baumer has recently added the laser distance sensor OADM 250 to its portfolio. The sensor is based on time of flight technology and covers an operating distance of 4 m – even on black objects. The OADM 250 complements Baumer’s broad range of...

2010-05-26
DuroProx inductive sensors

DuroProx inductive sensors

Baumer: The DuroProx inductive sensors are tough enough to take it. The sensor family comprises inductive sensors with IP 69K protection class full metal housings that were designed from the outset for use in harsh and demanding industrial...

2010-05-25
Optical Measurement of gear teeth

Optical Measurement of gear teeth

Micro-Epsilon: Profile scanners (model scanCONTROL 2800-25) from Ortenburg-based sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon are able to generate digital 3D images of gear teeth and so can be used to measure the run-out characteristics of gear shafts with...

2010-05-17
Eddy current sensors with Embedded Coil Technology

Eddy current sensors with Embedded Coil Technology

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new manufacturing technology for eddy current sensors. Using “Embedded Coil Technology” (ECT), the sensor is housed in an inorganic carrier material, which provides temperature and shape stability....

2010-05-17
New DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with LVDTs

New DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with LVDTs

Stellar Technology: The Series AP5102 is a standard DIN-rail Amplifier for use with LVDT’s (linear variable differential transformer) requiring AC excitation and synchronous demodulation. The AP5102 produces analog outputs of 0-10 Vdc, ±10 Vdc,...

2010-05-04
DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with LVDTs

DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with LVDTs

Stellar Technology: The Series AP5104 is a convenient DIN-rail Amplifier for use with 4-, 5-, or 6-wire LVDT’s (linear variable differential transformer). The AP5104 provides regulated AC excitation with remote sensing capability for cable runs...

2010-05-04
Dual Redundant Output Rotary Position Sensor Extends Reliability/Accuracy for safety critical systems

Dual Redundant Output Rotary Position Sensor Extends ...

Penny + Giles has introduced the SRH220DR, a new dual redundant output contactless rotary position sensor. The SRH220DR uses proven, non-contact programmable Hall-effect technology to provide OEMs with highly reliable and accurate rotary...

2010-05-02
Precision Capacitive Position Sensor – Model 6810 from MicroSense

Precision Capacitive Position Sensor – Model 6810 from ...

MicroSense introduces the model 6810 high resolution capacitive position sensor. The 6810, in combination with 6000 series measurement probes, is a non-contact displacement measurement instrument intended to provide exceptionally high resolution,...

2010-05-01
Miniature QM light barriers from Eltrotec

Miniature QM light barriers from Eltrotec

MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH: Eltrotec is launching a new miniature light barrier. The QM product range has been specifically developed for automation tasks in the packaging and filling sectors. The light barriers...

2010-04-30
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