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UPK ultrasonic sensors used in vegetable cleaning process

UPK ultrasonic sensors used in vegetable cleaning process

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Fresh vegetables from the field must be cleaned quickly in large quantities, packaged and transported to the supermarket. At first a lot of dirt sticks on the carrots. They are cleaned in water baths and then brushed clean...

2010-11-14
Chemical-resistant and pressure-resistant sensors

Chemical-resistant and pressure-resistant sensors

microsonic GmbH: The hps+ ultrasonic sensors from microsonic are fitted out - as standard - with a Teflon film. It is sealed with a FFKM O-ring against the housing made of 1.4571 stainless steel or PVDF. This ensures a high degree of resistance to...

2010-11-13
Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Baumer: Particularly for applications in the food and beverage industry Baumer launches photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic and washdown design. The new sensors with their plane, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings as well as the...

2010-09-26
Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer: Nowadays, users look for an increasingly simple operation of their machines. Additionally, requests for a maximized machine performance and minimized down time are made. Baumer meets these customer requirements with expanding ist existing...

2010-09-25
Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely short response times

Compact ultrasonic sensors with extremely short response ...

Leuze electronic: With the especially compact implementation of the versions HRTU 412 and HRTU 420, Leuze electronic extends the range of its switching and measuring ultrasonic sensors by retro-reflective ultrasonic scanners with extremely short...

2010-09-19
Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Sensor trends for commercial vehicles and mobile machines

Pepperl+Fuchs manufactures extremely durable and resistant sensors for construction machines, agricultural and forestry machinery, communal vehicles, fork lift trucks and spreaders for all operating principles. The sensors meet demanding...

2010-09-14
MICROmote® optosensors from STM

MICROmote® optosensors from STM

Balluff STM GmbH: MICROmote®-Optosensors from STM are sensors in the classical sense of the definition. They dispose of highly efficient micro optics in the sensor head which is able to focus the light with exceptional accuracy. By means of...

2010-07-15
The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

The pico+ sensor family now has an analogue addition

microsonic GmbH: The future belongs to the IO-Link. Even so, there is still a long life left for the ultrasonic sensor with analogue output. That is why microsonic GmbH has now extended the M18 pico+ product range with sensors of a 0–10 voltage...

2010-07-13
Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Inductive sensor in M12 housing measures in nanometer range

Baumer’s new inductive sensor IPRM 12 measures with a resolution of up to 50 nm, which is to date unmatched in its class. All of the necessary electronics are integrated in its M12 housing. At the same time, it is one of the fastest sensors in...

2010-06-25

Understanding Capacitive Position Sensors

MicroSense: Capacitance sensing is a high precision, high bandwidth, non contact displacement measurement method which has been in common use for over 50 years. This white paper describes various characteristics of capacitive sensing, principles...

2010-05-31
Measuring laser sensor for distances up to 4 m

Measuring laser sensor for distances up to 4 m

Baumer has recently added the laser distance sensor OADM 250 to its portfolio. The sensor is based on time of flight technology and covers an operating distance of 4 m – even on black objects. The OADM 250 complements Baumer’s broad range of...

2010-05-26
DuroProx inductive sensors

DuroProx inductive sensors

Baumer: The DuroProx inductive sensors are tough enough to take it. The sensor family comprises inductive sensors with IP 69K protection class full metal housings that were designed from the outset for use in harsh and demanding industrial...

2010-05-25
Eddy current sensors with Embedded Coil Technology

Eddy current sensors with Embedded Coil Technology

Micro-Epsilon has developed a completely new manufacturing technology for eddy current sensors. Using “Embedded Coil Technology” (ECT), the sensor is housed in an inorganic carrier material, which provides temperature and shape stability....

2010-05-17
Precision Capacitive Position Sensor – Model 6810 from MicroSense

Precision Capacitive Position Sensor – Model 6810 from ...

MicroSense introduces the model 6810 high resolution capacitive position sensor. The 6810, in combination with 6000 series measurement probes, is a non-contact displacement measurement instrument intended to provide exceptionally high resolution,...

2010-05-01
Measuring sensors AlphaProx

Measuring sensors AlphaProx

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...

2010-04-26
Open communication – Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

Open communication – Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

Baumer: Thanks to their new IO-Link interface, Baumer’s Series 09 ultrasonic sensors can now communicate with the control bi-directionally. Thus, the sensors’ intelligence, e.g. the integrated sonic echo analysis, can be used externally. As a...

2010-03-26
Sensors for wind turbine systems

Sensors for wind turbine systems

Micro-Epsilon: In its latest brochure, measurement technology specialist Micro-Epsilon is presenting new possibilities for displacement, profile and temperature measurement of wind turbine systems. The brochure provides details on the specific...

2010-03-17
Photoelectric sensors with IO-Link – Sensor intelligence cleverly applied

Photoelectric sensors with IO-Link – Sensor intelligence ...

Baumer extends its portfolio of measuring sensors compatible with IO-Link. The measuring red light distance sensor FADK 14 now offers several new features that improve the reliablity of your process. Thanks to IO-Link, the condition of the...

2010-02-26
Laser Triangulation up to a distance of 2m

Laser Triangulation up to a distance of 2m

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement technology company Micro-Epsilon has launched a new laser sensor with a 1m measuring range. The optoNCDT 1710-1000 sensor has a measuring range that starts from a distance of one metre from the sensor, so displacement...

2010-02-17
Eddy currents – magnetically controlled

Eddy currents – magnetically controlled

Micro-Epsilon: Due to be launched at the Hanover Trade Show and Sensor + Test, is a new product range from Micro-Epsilon called mainSENSORs (“Magneto-inductive”). The standard MDS-40 M30 industrial version has a 40mm measuring range and an M30...

2010-02-17
Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Capacitive Position Sensors and Their Applications

Physik Instrumente (PI): Many application areas today require the highest of measurement accuracies, with resolutions in the nanometer or subnanometer realm. Examples range from semiconductors and biotechnology through quality assurance and...

2009-12-21
Improved and unified UPR series

Improved and unified UPR series

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Thanks to the new transducer sealing made of Viton® the UPR sensors are very robust against many environmental influences. In particular, they are oil resistant, unlike many other ultrasonic sensors. The black annular seal...

2009-12-14
Ultrasonic sensor for the smallest objects

Ultrasonic sensor for the smallest objects

Baumer is launching its new Series 09 ultrasonic sensors for detecting very small objects in openings with small diameters. The sensors are equipped with a special nozzle which allows them to measure into openings of a minimum of 3 mm in diameter....

2009-11-26
Capacitive sensors with new technology

Capacitive sensors with new technology

Micro-Epsilon: The latest range of capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon is based on a completely new technology. A special ceramic substrate provides the capaNCDT CSH (Hybrid) sensors with extreme temperature stability. New sensor geometries are...

2009-11-17
Laser Distance Meters LLD with an extended temperature range

Laser Distance Meters LLD with an extended temperature range

Waycon: Measure distances with millimeter accuracy. Define positions. Measure fill levels. register motion processes. The LLD Series from WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH is a optoelectronic distance meter designed for industrial applications....

2009-11-15
UPS 150 FB Series: Level measurement in cavities with only 4mm diameter

UPS 150 FB Series: Level measurement in cavities with ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Our UPS miniature ultrasonic sensors had a very successful sales performance in 2008. Many industrial applications can be solved with the standard model UPS 200, where optical, inductive or capacitive sensors might have...

2009-11-14
Oil resistant thanks to Viton® sealing

Oil resistant thanks to Viton® sealing

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The UPX series ultrasonic sensors of SNT Sensortechnik AG are well proven proximity switches for detecting targets regardless of material, surface, color and size, even under dust, dirt, fog and light up to a distance of...

2009-11-14
Level measurement in cavities with only 4mm diameter

Level measurement in cavities with only 4mm diameter

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Many industrial applications can be solved with the miniature ultrasonic sensors series UPS, where optical, inductive or capacitive sensors might have problems with detection. Furthermore with the UPS sensors with analogue...

2009-11-14
Line sensor ParCon with extended measuring distance

Line sensor ParCon with extended measuring distance

Baumer complements its line sensor family ParCon with a new long-range version for distances of up to 200 mm. With the ParCon line sensors web edges in the packaging, textile, or paper industry can be measured precisely and therefore positioned...

2009-10-26
Low cost laser sensors

Low cost laser sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The new low cost optoNCDT1302 laser sensor from Micro-Epsilon replaces the optoNCDT 1300 in the product range. Compared to its predecessor, this model provides a measuring rate of 750Hz and is available for the first time with an...

2009-10-17
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