Sensor technologies / Measurement principles

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...

Micronas, a leading supplier of innovative application-specific sensor and IC system solutions for automotive electronics, today announced the supply of the 500 millionth Hall sensor from the HAL 8xy family. The success story of these programmable...

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,...

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...

LCM Systems is pleased to announce the PTC-1 range of low profile, universal load cells. Ideal for many testing applications including structural and airframe testing, Jack Load monitoring and material and fatigue test machine feedback, this new...

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce a new addition to their USB Sensor Solutions Line. FUTEK is now offering their LTH350 Donut/Thru hole Load Cell with a USB Output option. The LTH350 Donut Load Cell is also part of...

Baumer united all of its measuring sensors under the name AlphaProx. This comprehensive line of products comprises very diverse technologies; from photoelectric and inductive to ultrasonic and magnetic sensors. The AlphaProx portfolio is not only...

HBM has now developed its K-OP type optical strain gages (SGs) even further so that they offer several decisive advantages compared to electrical SGs. They are for example ideally suited to material tests of new fiber composites. Tests with up to...

Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of thermoIMAGER TIM infrared cameras. Due to further research and development of the TIM system using new components and a modified FPA detector, the cost of the camera has been reduced significantly. The...

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...

SENSeOR’s new transceiver WRC001 is CE-marked and complies with Radio-Frequency, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility and Security requirements of European norms. It is thus available for measurements in open spaces as it remotely interrogates...

Micronas, a leading supplier of innovative application-specific sensor and IC system solutions for automotive electronics, announced an innovative system solution for brushless DC motor (BLDC) drive applications. The system solution comprises...

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...

Sensonor is developing un-cooled infrared sensors (FPA) for thermal imaging cameras. Sensonor will present a paper at the upcoming SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing (DSS) discussing some of its achievements in the area of design and fabrication....