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Capacitive Proximity Sensor Resists Abrasion

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
LBA Low Pressure Sensors Offer Special Versions With Highest Resolution for Respiration Applications

LBA Low Pressure Sensors Offer Special Versions With ...

Sensortechnics’ LBA series offers differential low pressure sensors based on thermal mass flow measurement of air through a micro-flow channel integrated within the silicon sensor chip. The sensors are ideal for differential pressure flow...

2011-12-16
New accelerometer from ASC specifically designed for off-shore applications

New accelerometer from ASC specifically designed for ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC), one of the leading manufacturers of high quality accelerometers, has developed a capacitive sensor which is resistant to sea water and operates down to a depth of ten metres. This means that the ASC OS 115LN is...

2011-12-15
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

Innovative wireless saw sensors awarded

SENSeOR: Now well-known SAW technology is used by SENSeOR for conceiving wireless and totally passive sensors, very robust, environment-friendly and operating even in harsh environments. Those sensors for example provide new measurement solutions...

2011-12-14
LineRunner 300: 3D measurement with the laser light sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs

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
Small IR camera, great resolution

Small IR camera, great resolution

Optris GmbH: The newly developed optris PI400 nicely rounds off Optris GmbH’s family of online infrared cameras. The versions PI400 and PI450 have been introduced on the market to complement the firmly established PI160 and PI200. Sized 56 x 46...

2011-12-13
The EDF Energy London Eye Capsules Lowered Safely and Steadily Thanks to an LCM Systems Load Cell

The EDF Energy London Eye Capsules Lowered Safely ...

LCM Systems: Since 2009, The EDF Energy London Eye, the UK's number one paid-for visitor attraction, has been going through a £12.5 million upgrade that is set to further improve the visitor experience, increase environmental credentials and...

2011-11-30
Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

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
MID-conform system solutions for weighing technology

MID-conform system solutions for weighing technology

HBM: The new DWS2103 digital scale display from HBM can be used to easily set up legal-for-trade scales which meet the new European measuring instruments directive (MID – Measuring Instruments Directive) and the directive 2009/23/EC for...

2011-11-21
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
High speed current sensor solves tough applications with programmable Hall sensors

High speed current sensor solves tough applications with ...

Melexis: The drive for green power and mobility demands next generation current sensor technology. Melexis’ introduction of its MLX91207 high speed custom programmable Hall-Sensor delivers that next generation sensor. Melexis takes a next step...

2011-11-18
WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder - battery-free with CANopen interface

WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder ...

SIKO GmbH: With the WV36M/CAN, SIKO GmbH has expanded their product range with a further magnetic absolute multi turn rotary encoder with CANopen interface. The cost-effective rotary encoder is designed for high loads thanks to its double ball...

2011-11-16
Measuring roll diameter with ultrasonic sensor

Measuring roll diameter with ultrasonic sensor

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors with analogue output (0..10V or 4...20mA) measure the distance to objects of different size and texture. The measuring ranges vary from few centimeters to several meters. The measurement is performed by...

2011-11-14
Zemic Europe H8C shear beam extended approval

Zemic Europe H8C shear beam extended approval

Zemic Europe is pleased to announce the arrival of our new approval for the H8C load cell. The NMI released a new test report and OIML certificate of conformity for 5000d with Y‐value of 20.000. Zemic Europe can supply the H8C with different...

2011-11-04
Sierra Expands Liquid Flow Solutions with New Ultrasonic Flow Meter Models

Sierra Expands Liquid Flow Solutions with New Ultrasonic ...

Sierra Instruments has announced the introduction of a brand new lineup of their popular transit-time ultrasonic flow meters. The lineup now includes improved next generation Innova-Sonic® 205i and portable 210i models. New to the offering, the...

2011-11-03
Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable object detection

Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable ...

Baumer launches the new CFDK 25 capacitive sensor for the reliable detection of arbitrary objects in confined spaces. The sensor is characterized by its very flat housing and versatile mounting options. The very flat housing design with a height...

2011-10-26
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
Absolute multi-turn analogue encoder with teach-in function

Absolute multi-turn analogue encoder with teach-in function

SIKO GmbH: The new AV58M adapts to your application, instead of you having to adapt your application to the encoder. With this fundamental principle, SIKO GmbH has enhanced its product programme to include a magnetic absolute analogue encoder with...

2011-10-16
Sensortechnics’ Flow Sensors Offer Very High Resolution and Accuracy over the Complete Measuring Range

Sensortechnics’ Flow Sensors Offer Very High Resolution ...

Sensortechnics develops highly sensitive thermal mass flow sensors for air and gases with measuring ranges up to 500 l/min. For the demanding requirements of medical ventilators Sensortechnics offers custom solutions with two sensing elements...

2011-10-16
Series 9000 – 30x30 mm electro-mechanical pressure switch

Series 9000 – 30x30 mm electro-mechanical pressure switch

Barksdale: The new Series 9000 mechanical pressure switch from Barksdale is suitable for size critical applications due to its compact 30 by 30mm foot print. With this development, Barksdale addresses the lack of space in modern hydraulic...

2011-10-16
GLSK laser fork light barrier

GLSK laser fork light barrier

Balluff STM GmbH: Conventional laser fork sensors achieve their high object resolution only with the aid of apertures in front of the transmitter and receiver which reduce the dimensions of the collimated laser beam. Due to this design, the...

2011-10-15
Ultrasonic sensors in road and tunnel construction

Ultrasonic sensors in road and tunnel construction

SNT Sensortechnik AG: During the construction of major highway and railway projects, particularly in tunnel construction, huge quantities of excavation occur. When the mining takes years, it is worth to use giant conveyor belt systems. Such...

2011-10-14
Process integration of IR thermometers made easy

Process integration of IR thermometers made easy

Optris GmbH: Showcasing an innovative interface concept at the upcoming SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition in Nurnberg (Hall 4A, Booth 130), Berlin-based sensor manufacturer Optris will demonstrate how easily and quickly infrared thermometers can be...

2011-10-13
Fiber Optic Temperature Solutions for Drying Processes

Fiber Optic Temperature Solutions for Drying Processes

OPTOcon AG: The drying process of wood, paper, books, and herbs can be controlled via fiber optic temperature sensors. This method offers precise and direct temperature measurement, controlled drying, and nondestructive recovery. Optocon’s...

2011-10-13
BM24R Load cell with NEW OIML Approval

BM24R Load cell with NEW OIML Approval

Zemic: We are pleased to announce the arrival of our newly approved (C3,C4,C5) BM24R load cell. The load cell BM24R has been awarded the OIML R60 C3, C4 and C5 approval. The NMI (NL) have concluded that the cells have a Y‐value of 10.000 for the...

2011-10-04
Versatile Tension/Compression Load Cell is Best Seller for LCM Systems

Versatile Tension/Compression Load Cell is Best Seller ...

LCM Systems: The DCE load cell from LCM Systems provides design engineers with a small and versatile product for measurement of tensile and compressive forces. Applications include product testing for tensile strength, tension measurement and...

2011-09-30
Colibrys precision tilt sensor locked into high reliability platform stabilization applications

Colibrys precision tilt sensor locked into high ...

Colibrys has announced today the release of the MS9001.D, a MEMS based tilt sensor targeted at industrial and aerospace markets for use typically in platform stabilization applications. The product has already been qualified for example in...

2011-09-29
Strain transducer with integrated electronics for cost-effective force measurement

Strain transducer with integrated electronics for ...

HBM: The measurement technology specialist HBM is now introducing strain transducers with integrated electronics for simple and cost-effective measurement of forces to the market. The SLB700A/06VA-1/2 transducer models work with strain gages and...

2011-09-21
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