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Major sub-categories: Angle, inclination, tilt | Distance | Edge, Alignment | Form, dimension, size, volume | Gap | Length, Displacement | Light barriers, curtains | Limit / position indicators | Presence | Position | Position angular | Position linear | Proximity | Thickness

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Innovative Technology Revolutionizes 3-D Measurement

Innovative Technology Revolutionizes 3-D ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Combination of Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) with MEMS technology enables high-resolution 3-D point clouds. From industrial automation to autonomous vehicles to care robots, mastering the challenges of the future will require...

2023-04-18
Stay flexible safely

Stay flexible safely

Leuze electronic: Different material widths, varying material positions or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for transfer station access guarding. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way,...

2023-04-17
Powerful Industrial Performance Unit for 3D sensors

Powerful Industrial Performance Unit for 3D ...

Micro-Epsilon: A powerful computer unit is now available for Micro-Epsilon's 3D sensor portfolio in the form of the Industrial Performance Unit (IPU). The system consists of a powerful industrial controller and the 3DInspect evaluation software...

2023-04-05
Put into the right light

Put into the right light

Leuze electronic: Many light types and a compact housing: The new KRT 3C contrast sensor from Leuze can be flexibly integrated into packaging processes thanks to its multicolor capability and small size. With the KRT 3C contrast sensor, Leuze is...

2023-04-03
High precision sensor technology for the semiconductor industry

High precision sensor technology for the ...

Micro-Epsilon: In the wafer production, precise sensors are used for cross-process monitoring of machine movements in numerous process steps, for sub-micrometer positioning and geometric wafer measurements. Micro-Epsilon has been working with...

2023-04-03
New, confocal controller measures with high light power and speed

New, confocal controller measures with high ...

Micro-Epsilon: Especially for measurements on dark or rough surfaces, Micro-Epsilon has designed two new confocal controllers. The confocalDT 2465 and 2466 multi-peak models offer extremely high light intensity with high measuring rates up to 30...

2023-03-30
Leuze sets new standard for compact positioning system

Leuze sets new standard for compact positioning

Leuze electronic: The AMS 100i from Leuze is one of the smallest laser positioning systems available on the market. This makes it the perfect solution for tight installations spaces. Whether on the stacker crane, automated guided vehicle, or...

2023-03-21
Temposonics announces DT connector system for mobile hydraulic sensors

Temposonics announces DT connector system for ..

Temposonics, an Amphenol (NYSE: APH) company, announces the new DT connector system for magnetostrictive position sensors. This new connector system allows Temposonics® linear position sensors embedded in hydraulic cylinders to effortlessly...

2023-03-20
Eddy current sensors IC with higher accuracy - eddylab GmbH extends  sensor portfolio

Eddy current sensors IC with higher accuracy ...

Eddylab: Eddy current sensor series IC with linearization and teach function. With the expansion of the eddy current sensor series IC, eddylab offers a user-friendly solution for a variety of special measurement tasks such as non-contact distance,...

2023-03-13
Increased efficiency, improved commissioning, machine monitoring and process optimisation

Increased efficiency, improved commissioning ...

Leuze electronic: Leuze makes it possible with the "integrated connectivity" concept. Everything in the sensor Integrated connectivity means: All relevant industrial Ethernet interfaces are integrated into the sensor. It sounds simple but is not...

2023-03-09
Five letters for increased transparency

Five letters for increased transparency

Leuze electronic: The OPC UA standard facilitates a more efficient evaluation of machine and device data. System operators benefit from new possibilities with Leuze OPC UA certified sensors. The pyramid becomes permeable Whether Industry 4.0, IIoT...

2023-03-06
Autonomous robot for harvesting apples

Autonomous robot for harvesting apples

SIKO GmbH: Measurement and sensor solutions from SIKO are not only found in established industrial applications, SIKO GmbH is also currently supporting an agricultural research and development project with two rotary encoders from its range for...

2023-02-27
Compact inductive sensor for up to 10 millimeter distance

Compact inductive sensor for up to 10 millimeter

Baumer: Sensor expert Baumer once more raises the bar for compact inductive sensors. Though miniature in size, new sensor IF200 detects distance and metallic objects within a range of up to 10 millimeters. This is unrivalled performance in...

2023-02-10
Certified Ethernet-APL Solutions

Certified Ethernet-APL Solutions

Pepperl+Fuchs is bringing the process industry into the age of digital automation with Ethernet-APL. The Advanced Physical Layer is based on proven fieldbus cabling and therefore makes use of the widely available infrastructure. The result is...

2023-02-08
Hydrogen as a Solution to the Crises

Hydrogen as a Solution to the Crises

Pepperl+Fuchs: Even a year ago, hydrogen was the saving element in the decarbonization of industry and transport. Since then, an energy crisis has emerged alongside the climate crisis, which could give an additional boost to the development of...

2023-02-07
Automated dimensional accuracy inspection of sheet metal plates

Automated dimensional accuracy inspection of ...

Micro-Epsilon: The dimensional accuracy of sheet metal can be checked using a Dimensionics measuring table equipped with precise laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon. In an automated process, the sensors check the width, length, angle,...

2023-02-06
Mounting frame with capacitive sensors for highly accurate thickness measurements

Mounting frame with capacitive sensors for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The new mounting frame with capacitive sensors enables highly accurate measurements for two-sided thickness measurements. By mounting the sensors opposite each other, they are aligned exactly along one axis. This ensures maximum...

2023-02-06
Dynamic Inclinometers with Switching Output

Dynamic Inclinometers with Switching Output

Turck's QR20 inclinometer generates its signal from the combination of two measuring principles: a gyroscope signal and an MEMS acceleration measurement (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems). In this way the sensors combine the benefits of both...

2023-02-06
Robust laser scanners with rear-tail option for high application diversity

Robust laser scanners with rear-tail option ...

Micro-Epsilon: The scanCONTROL 3000 laser scanners are now even more versatile. As a rear-tail version, they have a rear cable outlet including integrated cable. This reduces the space required to install the scanner by half. In addition, a new...

2023-01-30
1- and 2-axis inclination sensor for dynamic applications

1- and 2-axis inclination sensor for dynamic ...

Micro-Epsilon: With the inertialSENSOR INC5502D, Micro-Epsilon introduces a new inclination sensor for angle measurements with disturbance compensation that delivers accurate results even in the event of sudden movements, shocks and vibrations....

2023-01-25
Inductive gauge with compact cable controller

Inductive gauge with compact cable controller

Micro-Epsilon: The inductive induSENSOR DTD gauge is designed for series solutions in machine building and automation. The new sensor system consists of a compact gauge and a robust cable controller. Its high accuracy and robust design make the...

2023-01-24
Rugged Positioning for Driverless Transport Systems

Rugged Positioning for Driverless Transport ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Optical positioning offers incredibly accurate, absolute positioning for driverless transport systems. This raises the question of whether optical tracking can withstand the mechanical challenges of logistics. Our system of rugged...

2023-01-20
Two new designs for the R-Series V

Two new designs for the R-Series V

Temposonics, an Amphenol (NYSE:APH) Company, announces the newest expansions of the Temposonics® R-Series V position sensors. The advanced sensor is focused on industry 4.0 (IIoT) functions like machine monitoring, predictive maintenance and...

2023-01-19
APPLICATION NOTE: Cable extension transducers provide linear displacement measurement solution for patient treatment positioning equipment

APPLICATION NOTE: Cable extension transducers ..

Variohm EuroSensor: The Cable Extension Transducer (CET), sometimes referred to as a draw-wire, string-pot or cable actuated position sensor offers a compact, straightforward, and economic solution where medium- to long-stroke linear displacement...

2023-01-11
Technology report: Gapless safety

Technology report: Gapless safety

Leuze electronic: In applications where corridor supply vehicles interact at transfer stations with a direct connection to a danger zone, operation must be as safe and efficient as possible: Throughout the entire area, the safety system must be...

2022-12-08
Bringing light to darkness

Bringing light to darkness

Leuze electronic: The new LS25CI throughbeam photoelectric sensor from Leuze is powerful and flexible and can transilluminate even metalised and dark films - meets the stringent requirements of the packaging industry. The films used in the...

2022-12-07
LVDT vs digital measuring sensor: What’s the  difference?

LVDT vs digital measuring sensor: What’s the ...

Waycon:Just like a digital measuring sensor, the linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) is a mechanical measurement sensor. They both record geometric sizes in measurement technology, usually for linear position measurement. The digital...

2022-12-06
Position and presence detection of seals using  digital gauges

Position and presence detection of seals ...

Waycon: The correct position of seals in design components is crucial for a perfect fit. Seals often differ in material, colour and surface characteristics. This is a considerable challenge for sensors that measure distance. Added to this are...

2022-11-17
Johnson filters inspection machine

Johnson filters inspection machine

RIFTEK: Johnson filters also called Wedge Wire Screen or Johnson Screen or Wedge Wire Profile are intended for the construction of high-quality water wells, oil wells, gas wells and other filtration equipment. One of the main parameters characterizing the...

2022-11-12
Dynamic Inclination Sensor with Unique Angular Stability

Dynamic Inclination Sensor with Unique ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Have you ever tried to hang a picture horizontally using a spirit level? Yes, it's easy — the bubble of the spirit level indicates when the picture is hanging horizontally. Have you ever tried to keep the bucket of a wheel...

2022-11-09
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