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DLS-C –Non-contact distance measurement with external measured value display

DLS-C –Non-contact distance measurement with external ...

Dimetix AG: In various applications, an external measured distance value display for visually presenting a distance, length or position is absolutely essential for an operator. An external digital display can be directly connected to the DLS-C...

2012-10-29
Laser displacement sensor for shiny surfaces

Laser displacement sensor for shiny surfaces

Micro-Epsilon has developed a new highly dynamic laser sensor for displacement measurements of shiny metal, coarse, and textured surfaces. In contrast to point-type laser models, the measuring point is extended to form a line which helps prevent...

2012-10-17
Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Baumer: With its broad sensor portfolio featuring many different technologies, Baumer is able to meet the high requirements associated with producing, processing and packaging food products. Photoelectric, inductive and ultrasonic sensors provide...

2012-09-16
Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer: With precisely measuring sensors from several technological fields, Baumer is presenting a large product range for measuring tasks in quality control. "Convenient solutions for complex control tasks" is the sensor manufacturer's motto. The...

2012-06-25
Expanded range of fiber optic sensors

Expanded range of fiber optic sensors

Leuze electronic: The KFX plastic fiber optic cables are new in the fiber optic sensor product line from Leuze electronic. Available in 27 different models, they are equipped with a high-quality bending protection on the optical outlet side, which...

2012-06-19
FLS-C – fast distance measuring for dynamic positioning applications

FLS-C – fast distance measuring for dynamic positioning ...

Dimetix AG: In modern industrial facilities such as high rack storage, gantry cranes, harbor equipment as well as in the steel- and wood industry etc. many positioning applications exist. In such dynamic positioning applications, it is essential...

2012-05-29
Oil resistant ultrasonic sensors

Oil resistant ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic transducers are the heart of ultrasonic sensors. They are basically a microphone and speaker for high-frequency sound waves. As with audio speakers the diaphragm should be able to move freely. On an ultrasonic...

2012-05-14
Powerful R2000 laser scanner

Powerful R2000 laser scanner

Pepperl+Fuchs: Not all time-of-flight measurements are the same. On the basis of pulse ranging technology (PRT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs, a new, innovative laser scanner has been produced that impressively demonstrates the advantages of this...

2012-05-14
Robot-guided Measurement Technology

Robot-guided Measurement Technology

Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik offers a number of methods for robot measurement tasks. In particular, these are used for wide area, high-precision measurements and where there are increased flexibility requirements. Non-contact sensor data guides the...

2012-04-17
Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable in today's paper, printing and packaging industries

Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable ...

microsonic GmbH: Ultrasonic sensors have set new standards in automation technology. In particular in the paper, printing and packaging industries, they have become essential. These industries often use materials whose particular properties...

2012-04-13
Ultrasound in the animal world

Ultrasound in the animal world

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Our distance and proximity sensors work with the ultrasound principle. We use ultrasonic frequencies, i.e. frequencies above 20kHz, as these are rare in nature and thus the sensors are not disturbed. Moreover, man hears no...

2012-02-14
May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

microsonic GmbH: The pico+ ultrasonic sensors are the smallest cylindrical sensors in microsonic's product line. They are now available in four ranges, with a measurement range from 20 mm up to 1.3 m. With three different output signals, this...

2012-02-13
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
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
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
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
Ultrasonic sensors detect pallets

Ultrasonic sensors detect pallets

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Pallets are loaded in automated systems, packaged and taken to the dispatch. In this example they are charged with construction panels. The pallets are supported on rollers. Their position has to be detected properly in front...

2011-09-14
Endurance test (65’000h) with ultrasonic sensors

Endurance test (65’000h) with ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors are often used thanks to their advantageous physical principle when, for example, optical sensors do not work properly due to heavy dirt or rough environment. All the more it is important that the sensors...

2011-09-14
Pocket-sized OADM 260 laser sensor measures up to 13 meters

Pocket-sized OADM 260 laser sensor measures up to 13 meters

Baumer expands its portfolio of distance measuring sensors with the OADM 260 laser distance sensor. The new time of flight technology sensor measures distances up to 13 meters. With its compact housing it is one of the smallest and at the same...

2011-08-26
Ultrasonic sensor for highly transparent objects

Ultrasonic sensor for highly transparent objects

Baumer: With a response time of merely 1.3 ms, the new ultrasonic sensor UNAM 12 is the world’s fastest and comes very close to a photoelectric sensor. Twenty times faster than conventional ultrasonic sensors it is destined for highly dynamic...

2011-07-26
Stainless Steel Ultrasonic Sensor

Stainless Steel Ultrasonic Sensor

Pepperl+Fuchs: The new UMC3000 raises ultrasonic sensor performance in harsh environments to a whole new level. The unit’s seamless, 100 % stainless steel housing and chemically resistant cable system enable ultrasonic monitoring and control in...

2011-07-14
Optimal light spots for every application

Optimal light spots for every application

Leuze electronic has designed the new HRTR 25B-S reflection light scanner with focussed light spot optimally for the detection of glossy surfaces – and equipped the HRTR 25B-XL scanner with an extra large light spot for positioning tasks at the...

2011-06-19
Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control

Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Wood chip or wood pellet heating systems are modern CO2-neutral biomass heating systems for both private and large industrial plants. As the volume consumption is relatively large compared to liquid fuels, the knowledge of...

2011-06-14
Inductive switches in new cubic designs

Inductive switches in new cubic designs

Leuze electronic: The new IS 240 and IS 244 sensor variants from Leuze electronic impress in particular with their wide scanning ranges and very simple mounting and alignment. With the IS 240 and IS 244 inductive switches, Leuze electronic is...

2011-05-19
Photoelectric sensors for direct distance measurement

Photoelectric sensors for direct distance measurement

Pepperl+Fuchs: Photoelectric sensors have always had the capability of measuring the intensity of incidental light with light-sensitive components (photodiodes or phototransistors). This principle is as simple as it is effective and is ideal for...

2011-05-14
Ultrasonic sensors: A comprehensive solution for industrial applications

Ultrasonic sensors: A comprehensive solution for ...

microsonic GmbH: The new microsonic product catalogue is now available! Today, microsonic is a globally recognised specialist in ultrasonic sensors for applications in industrial automation technology and industrial vehicles. The new product...

2011-05-13
Inductive M12 sensor measures contact-free with 4 nanometer resolution

Inductive M12 sensor measures contact-free with ...

Baumer: The resolution of Baumer’s IPRM 12 inductive sensor has been significantly improved. The sensor now measures with a resoution of up to 4 nm, which is to date unmatched in its class. With this performance it constitutes the ideal solution...

2011-04-25
Eddy current sensors with integrated EEPROM

Eddy current sensors with integrated EEPROM

Micro-Epsilon: A company renowned for its eddy current sensors, Micro-Epsilon, is now offering a completely new series of eddy current sensors. The new eddyNCDT 3100 series includes a special, compact controller and corresponding new sensors....

2011-04-17
Capacitive Sensor Of RECHNER’s 26 Series With Remote Adjustment

Capacitive Sensor Of RECHNER’s 26 Series With Remote ...

Rechner Sensors: The 26 series capacitive sensors from RECHNER was originally designed to cope with the problems of very adhesive products. It turns out that these sensors have excellent characteristics for general use in level control. Typically...

2011-04-16
Sensors for the food industry

Sensors for the food industry

Pepperl+Fuchs now manufactures sensors for the food industry that more than satisfy the demanding requirements for cleanliness and hygiene in this sector – in three different technologies. Ultrasonic, inductive and optical sensors. All machines...

2011-04-14
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