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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
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
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
Drive Mode and Speed Sensor Module for Dual Clutch Transmission

Drive Mode and Speed Sensor Module for Dual Clutch ...

Tyco Electronics: New legal requirements for fuel and CO2 reductions require appropriate optimizations and new concepts in the powertrain. Various automobile manufacturers developed and implemented double...

2010-04-15
Submersible Long Stroke AC/AC LVDTs

Submersible Long Stroke AC/AC LVDTs

Stellar Technology offers submersible long stroke LVDTs with the LYU60X and the LYS60X. These AC/AC displacement transducers are designed specifically for applications in which the sensor is submerged in fresh water or most other noncorrosive...

2010-04-04
Precision Short Stroke LVDT

Precision Short Stroke LVDT

Stellar Technology offers the Series LSU61X short stroke precision LVDT, ideally suited for applications where dynamic measurement is needed but space is limited. This DC/DC displacement sensor operates from unregulated power supplies of +24 Vdc...

2010-04-04
Sensors for wind turbine systems

Sensors for wind turbine systems

Micro-Epsilon: In its latest brochure, measurement technology specialist Micro-Epsilon is presenting new possibilities for displacement, profile and temperature measurement of wind turbine systems. The brochure provides details on the specific...

2010-03-17
Sensors for Detection of Neutral Position on Manual Transmissions - Start-Stop-Application (Mild Hybrid)

Sensors for Detection of Neutral Position on Manual ...

Tyco Electronics: New legal requirements for fuel and CO2 reductions also require appropriate optimizations in the powertrain. Various automobile manufacturers have developed and implemented Start-Stop systems...

2010-03-15
PLCD Position Sensors for Exhaust Gas Recirculation of Truck Engines

PLCD Position Sensors for Exhaust Gas Recirculation of ...

Tyco Electronics: New emission laws demand new technologies for optimization of the combustion process. Along with the addition of chemical substances (SCR) there is also the significant technology of exhaust...

2010-03-15
Hall Travel- and Rotary Sensor Platforms for Automotive Applications

Hall Travel- and Rotary Sensor Platforms for Automotive ...

Tyco Electronics: In the automotive industry, development time is a key factor for successful market positioning. Tyco Electronics’ answer for this is a platform strategy for non-contact switches and angular-...

2010-03-15
Laser Triangulation up to a distance of 2m

Laser Triangulation up to a distance of 2m

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement technology company Micro-Epsilon has launched a new laser sensor with a 1m measuring range. The optoNCDT 1710-1000 sensor has a measuring range that starts from a distance of one metre from the sensor, so displacement...

2010-02-17
Eddy currents – magnetically controlled

Eddy currents – magnetically controlled

Micro-Epsilon: Due to be launched at the Hanover Trade Show and Sensor + Test, is a new product range from Micro-Epsilon called mainSENSORs (“Magneto-inductive”). The standard MDS-40 M30 industrial version has a 40mm measuring range and an M30...

2010-02-17
Subsea LVDT Series is Submersible to 7,500 ft.

Subsea LVDT Series is Submersible to 7,500 ft.

Stellar Technology: The Series LWU is a family of submersible LVDT displacement transducers available in either DC or AC versions. These units are specifically designed for use in sea water and other submersible environments, including many...

2010-02-04
High Accuracy Gauging LVDT

High Accuracy Gauging LVDT

Stellar Technology: The Model LPS60X AC/AC LVDT is designed for precision displacement and position measurement for quality assurance applications in industrial environments. These high accuracy displacement sensors are constructed of stainless...

2010-02-04
AC-Powered Long Stroke LVDT

AC-Powered Long Stroke LVDT

Stellar Technology: The Series LLS60X from Stellar Technology is a high performance long stroke LVDT displacement transducer with a spring return armature. The armature is restrained and guided by an ultra-low friction bearing assembly and the...

2010-02-04
Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Physik Instrumente (PI): Many application areas today require the highest of measurement accuracies, with resolutions in the nanometer or subnanometer realm. Examples range from semiconductors and biotechnology through quality assurance and...

2009-12-21
Joining in Extremely Confined Spaces with New Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFS

Joining in Extremely Confined Spaces with New ...

Kistler: Successful automation of joining processes where room is at a premium and joining stations closely spaced requires particularly slender modules. Kistler developed its electromechanical NC joining module Type 2152B… for applications such...

2009-12-19
Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFB – a Low-Cost Alternative

Electromechanical NC Joining Module NCFB – a Low-Cost ...

Kistler's electromechanical joining modules facilitate automation of force-displacement monitored joining and press-fitting processes. The new NC joining module NCFB Type 2160A... has been specially designed for standard joining processes and is...

2009-12-19
New measuring principle for low cost displacement sensors

New measuring principle for low cost displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new displacement measurement principle with its new Magnetic Displacement Sensor (MDS). In contrast to the widely used Hall Effect principle, the MDS is based on a method patented by Micro-Epsilon, which is...

2009-12-17
Application of Draw Wire Transducers in a burial monument

Application of Draw Wire Transducers in a burial monument

Waycon: Accuracy measurement for monitoring of structural deformations and convergences in an ancient burial monument through a draw wire displacement transducer of the SX series with 50mm measurement range. An ancient burial monument ca. 300 BC,...

2009-12-15
Capacitive sensors with new technology

Capacitive sensors with new technology

Micro-Epsilon: The latest range of capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon is based on a completely new technology. A special ceramic substrate provides the capaNCDT CSH (Hybrid) sensors with extreme temperature stability. New sensor geometries are...

2009-11-17
Low cost laser sensors

Low cost laser sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The new low cost optoNCDT1302 laser sensor from Micro-Epsilon replaces the optoNCDT 1300 in the product range. Compared to its predecessor, this model provides a measuring rate of 750Hz and is available for the first time with an...

2009-10-17
Draw-wire sensors for the testing of rotor blades

Draw-wire sensors for the testing of rotor blades

Micro-Epsilon: Draw-wire sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used in the testing of new wind turbine rotor blades at the Fraunhofer Institute IWES, Bremerhaven. The test rig is designed for rotor blades with a maximum length of 70m. The rotor...

2009-09-17
Capacitive Sensors - Classic or Extra Small ?

Capacitive Sensors - Classic or Extra Small ?

Rechner Sensors: Just which option is best for you depends on the specific measuring task and the space limitations that exist with the application. We feel that space should not be the issue and so offer you a choice from our standard program:...

2009-09-16
Laser distance sensor, Non-contact displacement sensor

Laser distance sensor, Non-contact displacement sensor

MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH: For tasks in measurement machine builders, measurement technicians and R&D engineers require laser displacement sensors with adaptable ranges at highest resolution , high...

2009-08-30
Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for Efficient Assembly now with 15 kN Nominal Joining Force

Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for ...

Kistler: With its well-proven electromechanical NC joining modules such as NCFH Type 2151B…, Kistler offers a particularly compact and high-precision system solution for a wide range of press-fitting and joining tasks with integral force...

2009-07-19
Customer-specific eddy current sensors for OEMs

Customer-specific eddy current sensors for OEMs

Micro-Epsilon provides extremely flexible solutions in the area of eddy current sensors for OEM applications. This flexibility ranges from cost-optimised sensor systems with highly integrated electronics through to innovative sensors with...

2009-06-17
optoNCDT 1402 adapts to the measurement task

optoNCDT 1402 adapts to the measurement task

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT1402 laser sensor from Micro-Epsilon replaces the company’s previous optoNCDT 1401 product. The new sensor provides improved performance and extreme flexibility. This flexibility comes from a brand new Teach-In...

2009-05-17
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