Turck is now offering the incremental variant of its QR24 contactless encoder with pulse rates that can be defined by the customer. The user simply sets the number of pulses per revolution between 1 and 5,000 via the Pactware parameterization...
Turck is offering inductive proximity sensors in compact designs with the BI series EH03, EG04, EH04K and EG05K, which have now been completely updated. With their reduced lengths of 22 to 15 mm, the new models are even better suited for use in...
Turck: A new laser measurement sensor featuring an intuitive two-line user interface display has been introduced by Banner Engineering, Turck’s partner for photoelectric solutions. The LE550 sensor offers a combination of range,...
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has today introduced an evaluation board (EVB) to strengthen the support available for its innovative MLX90393 programmable magnetic sensor IC. The MLX90393 EVB measures 30mm x 30mm, and...
SIKO GmbH: New smart sensors from SIKO help smart forklifts to exactly measure the angle, height, tilt and speed, whilst at the same time meeting safety requirements. Whether in forklifts, reach stackers or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), it is...
Physik Instrumente (PI): Flexible Modular Principle for Precision Positioning – With its PIHera P-620 series, PI (Physik Instrumente) offers piezo-based positioning systems for versatile applications. With travel ranges from 50 µm...
Physik Instrumente (PI): The Dimensional Measuring machine DM401 Series of the DYMACO Group is a very compact and flexible workstation for in-line automated dimensional measuring of headlamps in the Automotive Industry. Based on the CAD data of...
Novotechnik introduces the TE1 Series of absolute linear position sensors, with integrated microprocessor and associated circuitry to provide signal conditioning for a current or voltage output signal. The signal conditioned output enables the TE1...
Physik Instrumente (PI) has developed a new PiezoMike linear actuator with integrated incremental encoder for the closed-loop adjustment of mechanical and optomechanical components. The N-472 keeps a position with long-term stability and is...
Physik Instrumente (PI): The Q-545 stage series from PI miCos combines high force, a compact design and precise positioning for 13 mm and 26 mm travel ranges. The linear positioning stages’ drive principle is based on the compact,...
Physik Instrumente (PI): Its turntable is only 14 mm in diameter and just 10 mm high, making the Q‑614 rotation stage one of the smallest precision rotation stages available on the market. Due to its extremely compact design, a...
SIKO GmbH: DriveLine actuators from SIKO GmbH are particularly well suited to optimizing processing and setup times thanks to their special power and control electronics, absolute sensor and integrated position controller. The new AG26 actuator is...
Wachendorff: With its configurator for incremental and absolute rotary encoders, Wachendorff Automation is able to offer design engineers and developers genuine added value compared with conventional configurators of the same class. The...
Baumer: And the winner is: PosCon 3D from Baumer! This was the most exciting announcement last week when this year's MessTec & Sensor Masters Award was presented by the trade magazine "messtec drives Automation“ to the winner in the...
Novotechnik introduces the Vert-X 2400 Series of compact angle sensors. Diameter of the housing base is 24 mm. These sensors convert rotational angle into a voltage output. Vert-X 2400 Series sensors are available in single and fully redundant...
Wachendorff Automation has completely revised the incremental encoders of the WDG series, which are based on the 58 mm design size industry standard. This can only mean one thing: WDG has become WDGI. Modern industrial design and further enhanced...
POSIC expands its portfolio of incremental encoder kits with the ID4501 programmable encoder that is housed in a tiny SMD package measuring only 5x6 mm. The linear scale is 3.7 mm wide and up to 550 mm long. The profile-height of encoder and scale...
SICK AG: With its DFS60S Pro safety encoder and FX3-MOC0 drive monitor SICK has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the safe monitoring of the drives of mobile machines and, for example, automated guided vehicles (AGVs). As one of the...
Physik Instrumente (PI): The miniature and high-dynamics H-811 Hexapod is the only six-axis positioning system that meets the CIPA standard for simulating camera shaking when taking photographs. Producing sharp images without a tripod and...
Baumer: Further to extended options in the mechanical design, Baumer now presents a new software version for the programmable product variants of the OptoPulse® EIL580 family. Particularly drive manufacturers benefit from additional...
Micronas announces its first Linear Hall-effect sensor family HAR 24xy, integrating two fully automotive qualified dies in a thinner than 1 mm TSSOP14 package for high-precision redundant measurements and smaller magnet designs. The first members...
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...
Waycon has extended its product portfolio with the product series of KS capacitive sensors. These sensors are used for contactless measurement using the capacitive principle and are suitable for use with metallic and non-metallic objects. The...
SIKO GmbH: Reliable detection by redundant wire sensors in safety systems. Not only in Europe is the term 'functional safety' on everyone's lips since the introduction of the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Also on a global basis, there is a...
Baumer, the sensor manufacturer, expands its portfolio for the rail industry. With sensors from the IFRR and IWRR family, Baumer is the first company to offer switching and measuring inductive sensors that comply with the high vibration and shock...
Micro-Epsilon: With the brand new brochure, Micro-Epsilon presents numerous possibilities to measure displacement, distance and position using capacitive sensors. Capacitive sensors use a highly stable measurement technique for displacement and...
Waycon: Compact size, comfortable assembly and extremely reliable – the SX 80 Draw Wire Sensor is a cost effective and flexible solution for the safe use of mobile cranes in all areas of the industry. WayCon offers an efficient way to control...
SICK AG: In a wide range of industries, solutions are used for the detection of misshapen objects or objects of varying height. This often leads to high costs, especially through complex and expensive installation. Reliably detecting the leading...
SIKO GmbH: The MSA111C was specially developed to meet the high requirements in direct drive technology. Significantly higher dynamics, precision and speed call for a high control quality. Absolute and incremental tracking are used to calculate...
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...
