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NC Compact System Speeds Setting Up of NC Joining Modules with Force-Displacement Monitoring

NC Compact System Speeds Setting Up of NC Joining ...

Kistler: Standard joining processes, such as pressing bearings onto shafts, can be flexibly and reliably automated by the use of electromechanical NC joining modules from Kistler with integral force-displacement monitoring. Kistler's new NC...

2009-04-19
Micro-Epsilon receives large sensor order for segmented reflector telescope

Micro-Epsilon receives large sensor order for segmented ...

Micro-Epsilon: Sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon has received an order from the Chinese Academy of Science to supply 600 eddy current sensors to the largest Chinese reflector telescope LAMOST (Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fibre Spectroscopic...

2009-03-17
Confocal sensors in hybrid technology

Confocal sensors in hybrid technology

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT confocal chromatic sensor from Micro-Epsilon combines the benefits of two successful confocal design concepts. With an external diameter of 8mm, the sensor is compact and slim, similar to the optoNCDT 2402 range of...

2009-03-17
Eddy current sensors in tribology testers

Eddy current sensors in tribology testers

Micro-Epsilon: Eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are once again being used in a new high-performance test system at the Institute for Tribology at the Clausthal Technical University. The new tester, which is currently under construction,...

2009-02-17
Low cost draw-wire sensors measure up to 7.5m

Low cost draw-wire sensors measure up to 7.5m

Micro-Epsilon: The latest draw-wire sensor from measurement technology manufacturer Micro-Epsilon is the wireSENSOR MK120. This new MK model is part of the company’s well-established low-cost draw-wire sensor range and offers a measuring range...

2009-01-17
Laser sensors for reflecting surface

Laser sensors for reflecting surface

Micro-Epsilon: Special sensors for optical distance measurement of direct reflecting materials are now available from Micro-Epsilon. Designated as the optoNCDT 1700DR, this new series expands the manufacturer’s already extensive sensor family....

2009-01-17
Electromechanical NC joining module NCFT even for extremely small joining forces

Electromechanical NC joining module NCFT even for ...

Kistler: When assembling small and miniature components such as small bearings in housings or delicate gears in miniature gearing, a crucial factor is dynamic operation with very exact positioning and extremely high repeatability levels despite...

2008-10-19
Laser measurement sensor – AccuRange™ 200 Series

Laser measurement sensor – AccuRange™ 200 Series

Acuity: The AR200 group of laser measurement sensors is Acuity's most compact series of triangulating laser displacement sensors. Four models cover metric measurement ranges from six to fifty millimeters. These laser measuring devices aim a Class...

2008-10-15
Laser distance gauges – AccuRange™ 700 Series

Laser distance gauges – AccuRange™ 700 Series

Acuity: Acuity introduces the AR700 series of laser distance gauges. Built on a decade of success with the earlier AR600 laser displacement sensors, industry users demanded faster and more accurate non-contact metrology equipment. The AccuRange...

2008-10-15
Ready, steady, I'm there already: Rapid 125 Hz Switching Frequency

Ready, steady, I'm there already: Rapid 125 Hz Switching ...

microsonic GmbH: The typical switching frequencies of ultrasonic sensors – 2 to 25 Hz - depend on the range. However these frequencies do not suffice in many applications. To meet these particular requirements, microsonic has developed the zws-7...

2008-10-13
Miniature Cable transducer ideal for the testing industry

Miniature Cable transducer ideal for the testing industry

Variohm: Designed with the requirements of testing in mind this 19mm x 19mm x 10mm transducer fits ideally in space critical applications. Offering a 38mm measurement range and a linearity of 0.25% the 150 series gives the perfect measurement...

2008-09-15
New in-cylinder transducer offers reliable position sensing

New in-cylinder transducer offers reliable position sensing

Penny + Giles has launched a new in-cylinder linear displacement transducer for small bore mobile and static hydro-pneumatic actuators. The ICT050 provides reliable, fit-and-forget position sensing of the cylinder rod in actuators with strokes up...

2008-09-02
Chemicals-resistant mic+ ultrasonic sensor

Chemicals-resistant mic+ ultrasonic sensor

microsonic GmbH: The allroundtalent mic+ with film-coated ultrasonic transducer. Thanks to the dirt-repellent membrane and its stainless steel housing the crm+ sensor copes with maximum operational demands. Filling often entails some spatter...

2008-08-13
Sealed linear transducer for rugged industrial applications

Sealed linear transducer for rugged industrial applications

Penny + Giles has launched a new contactless sealed linear transducer that provides reliable, fit-and-forget position sensing for rugged industrial applications. The robust SLT190 is aimed primarily at the off-highway (construction, agriculture)...

2008-08-02
Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for Efficient Assembly

Compact Electromechanical NC Joining Systems for ...

Kistler's new generation of electromechanical NC joining modules NCFH (such as Type 2151B…) offers a particularly compact and precise system for a wide variety of force displacement monitored press-fitting and joining tasks. Unrivalled shortness...

2008-07-19
thermoMETER from Micro-Epsilon

thermoMETER from Micro-Epsilon

Micro-Epsilon: Measurement technology company Micro-Epsilon is now extending its already comprehensive range of infrared temperature sensors for displacement measurement. The sensors of the Group’s partner for many years will now be directly...

2008-07-17
Capacitive displacement sensors

Capacitive displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Non-contact capacitive displacement sensors of the capaNCDT series measure distances, lengths, dimensions, or positions of any electrically-conducting targets (e.g. metals). A linearisation function is integrated for measurement...

2008-06-17
Spot on: SoundPipe for zws Sensor

Spot on: SoundPipe for zws Sensor

microsonic GmbH: The SoundPipe can be used with each and every zws-15 sensor. It directs sound to the measuring point and thus measurements can be taken in drill holes and openings with diameters under 3 mm. Since the zws-15 sensor blind zone is...

2008-06-13
Miniature eddy current displacement sensors

Miniature eddy current displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Non-contact displacement sensors using eddy current technology measure distances, displacements, or positions of any electrically-conductive target. These objects may have both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic properties. Due to...

2008-06-04
Inductive linear displacement sensors

Inductive linear displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The electromagnetic sensors induSENSOR are based on the well-proven inductive principle. They are employed both in single and large-scale applications. The measurement ranges of the displacement transducers extend from a few tenths...

2008-06-04
Draw wire displacement sensors

Draw wire displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: Draw-wire displacement sensors measure linear movements using a highly flexible steel cable. The cable drum is attached to a sensor element which provides a proportional output signal. Measurements are performed with high accuracy...

2008-06-04
Confocal chromatic displacement sensors

Confocal chromatic displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The confocal chromatic measurement system, optoNCDT 2401, consists of a controller and a sensor. A fiber optical cable, which can be of almost any length, connects the two components. This system has no moving components and is...

2008-06-04
Laser displacement sensors

Laser displacement sensors

Micro-Epsilon: The non-contact displacement sensors in the optoNCDT series operate according to the triangulation principle. Different models are suitable depending on the requirement. From the low-cost model to the ultrafast precision sensor....

2008-05-29
NC Joining Systems Exploit Piezoelectric Force Monitoring

NC Joining Systems Exploit Piezoelectric Force Monitoring

Kistler: Electromechanical NC joining systems are taking over from the familiar hydraulic presses and conventional joining modules. In addition to environmental, energy, space, installation and maintenance benefits, it is primarily manufacturing...

2008-05-19
CCD laser sensors are becoming even faster

CCD laser sensors are becoming even faster

Micro-Epsilon: The optoNCDT 2200 laser triangulation sensor, Micro-Epsilon’s fastest in the series to date, will be expanded by a version that is many times faster. Thanks to a new CCD array, the new optoNCDT 2220 sensor series now delivers a...

2008-05-17
sks-Sensor - This one fits into your biggest plans

sks-Sensor - This one fits into your biggest plans

microsonic GmbH: With the sks-sensor, microsonic has established an ultrasonic sensor innovation that proofs the fact: Flexible settable and high quality ultrasonic sensors don’t need much space! With a size of only 33x16x12mm this sensor can be...

2008-03-29
Measuring of linear and non-linear motions: Draw Wire Position Transducer series SX

Measuring of linear and non-linear motions: Draw Wire ...

Waycon: Precise positional measuring of motions: with the Draw Wire Transducer series SX from the company Waycon Positionsmesstechnik. The enorm dynamics of these sensors with a measurement range from 1250mm – 50000mm, allow a high motion speed...

2007-07-15
IP67 Sealed Slim line Linear Transducer

IP67 Sealed Slim line Linear Transducer

Variohm: This sensor has a diameter of 9.5mm, a lightweight housing, sealed to IP67 and is available in stroke lengths from 12.5mm to 150mm. The ELP continues to use their proven track and wiper technology, which provides extended life expectancy,...

2007-07-07
Low Cost Cable Extension Transducer

Low Cost Cable Extension Transducer

Variohm: Celesco Transducers SP1 String Pot is available from Variohm Holdings. The SPI is compact, economical and a durable device that is extremely easy-to-install and has four measurement ranges; 4.75, 12.5, 25, and 50 inches. The CPI is also...

2007-07-06
Zero Defect Press-Fit Assembly Enabled by Force Monitoring

Zero Defect Press-Fit Assembly Enabled by Force Monitoring

Kistler: Press fitting of bearings, bushings or shafts, for example in housings or gearboxes, can be monitored very accurately through the variation in the pressing force over the displacement. The characteristic nature of this force curve allows...

2006-07-05
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