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Measuring strains with light

HBM: Optical strain gauges (SG), like those in the OptiMet series from HBM, have many advantages compared with conventional SG. As they are based on Fiber Bragg grating technology - an optical measuring system - where no electrical signal is...

2013-03-20

Measuring 1000 V signals highly precisely and extremely ...

HBM presents a new 1 kV data acquisition card for the Genesis HighSpeed measurement systems. Particular attention was paid during development to the electrical isolation of the individual input channels so that measurements in the measurement...

2013-03-20

High-speed measurement system now with integrated sensor ...

HBM presents the new Version 6.3 of the measurement technology software Perception for Genesis HighSpeed measurement systems. Important innovations include the integrated sensor database, direct data storage using the iSCSI protocol and three...

2013-03-20

New safety transponders (RFID)

Leuze electronic: With the new RD800 safety transponders, Leuze electronic provides special safety systems with closed designs (IP67, IP69K) for extremely tough or challenging application cases. They work based on RFID technology and enable a very...

2013-03-19

High resolution for small part measurement

Leuze electronic: The LPS 36 light section sensors from Leuze electronic now offer resolution up to 0.1 mm, which makes them perfectly suited for the measurement of small parts. For height intervals from 200 to 600 mm, the LPS 36 HI/EN line...

2013-03-19

Expanded Connectivity for Sensors

Leuze electronic: Within the MA 200i series, Leuze electronic now also offers modular interfacing units for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and CANopen connections. All peripheral devices – such as sensors, protective switches and cameras – are not...

2013-03-19

Functional extensions

Leuze electronic: The Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices of the MLD series, designed for efficiency right from the start by Leuze electronic, have now been equipped with new functions as part of a further development. Effective immediately, the...

2013-03-18

Optical Gesture & Proximity Sensing ICs from Melexis ...

Melexis releases a product family designed for easy implementation of robust optical proximity and gesture detection systems into automotive environments. Automotive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) need to be intuitive and safe to use, On the...

2013-03-18

Photovoltaic thermography from the air

Micro-Epsilon: Defective solar cells can destroy an entire module. Thermography is therefore a great method of preventative maintenance on photovoltaics installations: any noticeable differences in temperature can be used to reliably detect...

2013-03-17

New CEO for Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec

Micro-Epsilon: On 1st January 2013, Bernd Hendrych was appointed as new CEO for Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec. In this role, he will continue the work of his predecessor Claus Hofmann, who left the company on the 31 December 2012. Bernd Hendrych had been...

2013-03-17

Automatic detection of tyre DOT numbers

Micro-Epsilon: All tyres produced globally must be given a tyre identification number (TIN) by the manufacturer. This type number was introduced by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), which is why it is often referred to as a DOT code or...

2013-03-17

Reliable and convenient process monitoring ...

Baumer: Modern machines and plants are becoming more and more complex. Keeping track of things so you can react appropriately at just the right moment is not always easy. Although all measuring values, status messages, interference signals or...

2013-03-16

CleverLevel and FlexProgrammer make even complex level ...

Baumer’s CleverLevel series LBFS/LFFS switch stands out not only by its reliability. Used in conjunction with the optional configuration software "FlexProgrammer", CleverLevel offers a great potential for use in a wide range of applications....

2013-03-16

WBI - New digital mass flow sensors with very high ...

First Sensor presents the new cost-effective Sensortechnics WBI mass flow sensors with ranges of 200 sccm and 1 slpm. In addition to unidirectional devices the WBI series offers bidirectional sensors to measure flows in both directions. The...

2013-03-16

Balluff receives third recognition from Bosch

Balluff: Robert Bosch GmbH awards Balluff GmbH, sensor specialist and connectivity provider from Neuhausen a. d. Fildern, the "Preferred Supplier" status. This is the third time in a row Balluff has been recognized. The distinction is awarded to...

2013-03-15

The OPTOcon AG presents innovative fiber optic ...

OPTOcon AG: Every year the Sensor+Test attracts numerous visitors to Nuremberg, focusing on sensor and instrumentation equipment. As every year, also in 2013 Optocon AG will present at booth H12/329. This year some new products for fiber optic...

2013-03-13

Fiberoptic nanosensor and Nano-kit

OPTOcon AG: Fiberoptical temperature sensors manufactured by different suppliers are usually equiped with especially prepared fiberendfaces. At these fiberendfaces small Fabry Perrot Cavities, GaAs Chips or Bragg-Lattice are placed.

2013-03-13

Non-Contact Angle Sensors with Redundant Outputs

Novotechnik U.S. introduces the RSC3200 Series of Hall effect angle sensors designed for use in hash environments and high reliability applications with redundant outputs and immunity to adverse environmental effects. Operating temperature range...

2013-03-13

Android(TM) Meets Embedded Systems

MAZeT GmbH, a leading provider of Electronic Design and Manufacturing Services of opto-electronic and embedded computing solutions, present their new Android based solutions for embedded systems. Modern requirements for embedded systems are that...

2013-03-12

Brushless direct current motor EC 40

maxon motor: Every single maxon motor clearly proves how high performance can be packed in a miniature space without efficiency and reliability falling by the wayside; for many years, every day, millionfold. How to fit 170 Watts of power in a Ø40...

2013-03-12

PCB Piezotronics Expands Platinum Stock Product Program

PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a world leader in microphones, vibration, pressure, force, and torque sensors, announces the expansion of the PCB Platinum Stock Product program. Building on a commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction the program offers an...

2013-03-03

Aluminium Alloy, Low Range S-Type Tension/ Compression ...

LCM Systems, one of the UK’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of load cells and instrumentation is pleased to announce the launch of a new addition to its STA series of S-Type tension/compression load cells. The STA-7 fills a gap...

2013-03-02

Intrinsically Safe Pressure Transmitters Meet CSA Demands

Gems Sensors & Controls announces the introduction of the 31CS and 32CS Series intrinsically safe pressure transmitters. These series have been approved by CSA to the standards required for both USA and Canadian use in hazardous areas. The two...

2013-03-02

Curiosity Finally Drills Into Martian Terrain

FUTEK: Since its landing in August, NASA JPL’s rover has yet to utilize its drilling arm to full capacity. However, that all changed on February 9, 2013. Mars Rover Curiosity officially bore its first hole into the Martian...

2013-03-02

SenseAir AB Raises Productivity

SenseAir has been accepted by the “Raising Productivity” (Produktionslyftet) programme. Now starts an 18-month journey towards higher productivity. Produktionslyftet is a national campaign to strengthen competitiveness in small and...

2013-03-02

Robert Jansson new Vice President Operations for SenseAir AB

SenseAir continues to grow and to recruit. Robert Jansson, with long and broad experience of working in leading positions, will become the new Vice President Operations. – We are happy to welcome Robert to SenseAir. Robert has broad experience...

2013-03-02

MSA4000 series accelerometers

MSA4000 series is one kind of MEMS capacitive accelerometer, which has the bulk micro-machined silicon sensing element and low power ASIC for signal conditioning. This kind of accelerometer is designed for wide range accelerations measurement. The protecting...

2013-03-02

MSA3001F series accelerometers

MSA3001F series sensors are triaxial MEMS accelerometers and three uniaxial micro-accelerometer are integrated inside. Full scale range covers ±2g～±1000g. They can bear up to 10000g impact loading with stop structure. Applications: Modal analysis, vibration...

2013-03-02

MSA1000 series accelerometers

MSA1000 series accelerometers are variable capacitance (VC) Micro-electromechanical system(MEMS) sensors which are used to measure motion of impact or strong vibration. They are very suitable for various missile and aircraft measurement, launching test, separation...

2013-03-02

MPA1000 series accelerometers

MPA1000 series accelerometers are based on MEMS manufacturing process. The light weight, extremely small size and unique design of the sensitive element can provide an exceptionally high resonance frequency with good characteristics such as low impedance, high...

2013-03-02

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