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EPOS4 positioning controller

EPOS4 positioning controller

maxon motor's EPOS range of controllers has been very successful in the marketplace. Since its launch in 2005, more than 100,000 units are in use worldwide. To build upon this success, the Swiss drive specialist launches the EPOS4 as the next...

2016-04-26
High performance ultrasonic through beam sensor for 2.5m (200Hz)

High performance ultrasonic through beam sensor

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors are perfectly suited for detection of objects with very different surfaces and under bad environmental conditions (dust, dirt, fog, bright light). A disadvantage is their relatively low measuring speed,...

2016-04-25
New Future-Oriented Product Architecture Expanded to Include Variant Specifically for the US Market

New Future-Oriented Product Architecture ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: In time for the Hannover Messe 2016 trade fair - and perfect for partner country the USA - Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the new R103 series for the first time. It complements the successful new generation of compact photoelectric...

2016-04-22
Inductive Proximity Sensors for ATEX Zone 0 and 20 – The Smallest of its Kind

Inductive Proximity Sensors for ATEX Zone ...

Rechner provide the largest range of ATEX certified proximity switches and sensors. Amongst them are the MINI-Sensors, an example being the model we are presenting to you today. This has a diameter of only 6.5 mm and a cylindrical sensor body of...

2016-04-22
Linear position sensors for professional mountain bike set-up

Linear position sensors for professional ...

Variohm: As in all areas of elite sports, teams and competitors go to great lengths to ensure their equipment set-up is optimised for the best possible performance levels. This is certainly the case for Loic Bruni, the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike &...

2016-04-21
The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

The draw-wire sensor SX80 for lifting technology

Waycon: Transporting heavy loads in industrial applications by physical strength is simply not possible as in the old days. Aids for lifting loads were already utilized in ancient times and still require continuous optimization to...

2016-04-18
Optical Edge Sensor from RIFTEK

Optical Edge Sensor from RIFTEK

RIFTEK: The sensor are intended for non-contact measuring and monitoring the position of the edge (edges) of various objects, such as tapes, plates, substrates, etc. The sensor operates on the base of the so-called ‘shadow’ principle...

2016-04-12
Durable rotary position sensing: Novotechnik’s Hall-effect single- and multi-turn rotary sensors provide multiple options

Durable rotary position sensing ...

Variohm: Novotechnik’s RSB-3600 and RMB-3600 single- and multi-turn Hall Effect rotary position sensors are available in a wide choice of configuration options for maximum application flexibility. Available from Variohm EuroSensor, the...

2016-04-11
Dynamic linear position sensing: Novotechnik’s new TF1 series inductive linear sensor suits harsh environment high speed processes

Dynamic linear position sensing: Novotechnik’s n

Variohm: Now available from Variohm EuroSensor, Novotechnik’s recently announced TF1 linear position sensor utilises an inductive measuring principle that is impervious to strong magnetic fields and has dynamic and environmental...

2016-04-08
Optical precision micrometer with maximum flexibility

Optical precision micrometer with maximum ...

Micro-Epsilon: The optoCONTROL 2600 has been enhanced with some important new options. These make the high resolution LED micrometer from the high performance Micro-Epsilon series even more flexible in terms of its use. As well as the maximum...

2016-04-08
Just to be sure: inspection of airbag stitching position

Just to be sure: inspection of airbag stitching

Micro-Epsilon: Functional and optically perfect - these are two important requirements placed on airbag stitching. During the production process itself, these stitches are inspected using a scanCONTROL 2910-25 laser profile scanner. The distance...

2016-04-08
Rectangular and Angle Head Designs Expand the Portfolio of Ultrasonic Sensors

Rectangular and Angle Head Designs Expand ...

Turck is adding new designs to its portfolio of ultrasonic sensors. The RU sensor in the M18 housing is now also available as an angle head variant. Its radiation angle is rotated by 90 degrees, which simplifies mounting in restricted and angular...

2016-04-07
Sensors for T-slot cylinders MZT7, RZT7 - Maximize What Matters

Sensors for T-slot cylinders MZT7, RZT7 ...

SICK AG: The MZT7 magnetic cylinder sensor enables quick, precise and contactless sensing of the piston’s position in compact pneumatic cylinders. It is easy to mount, can be used in numerous applications and offers an outstanding...

2016-04-06
IO-Link Ultrasonic Sensors for the Ex Area

IO-Link Ultrasonic Sensors for the Ex Area

Turck is expanding the high-end series of its RUU ultrasonic sensors with 3GD models for use in Ex zones 2 and 22. With ranges of 40, 130, 300 or 600 cm they are ideally suited for fill level applications in tanks or feeders. Their rust-proof and...

2016-04-06
Basic and Programmable Touchless angle Sensors

Basic and Programmable Touchless angle Sensors

Novotechnik introduces the Vert-X 31E Series of rotary angle sensors. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application’s rotating shaft, so that there is no direct mechanical...

2016-04-01
RFC-4800 touchless technology angle sensor now with CANopen

RFC-4800 touchless technology angle sensor ...

Variohm: Novotechnik’s RFC-4800 touchless technology, angle sensor, available from Variohm EuroSensor, is now offered with a CANopen interface increasing its extreme environment application flexibility in automotive, agricultural and...

2016-03-30
Heavy duty encoder with speed switch for energy-self-sufficient overspeed acquisition

Heavy duty encoder with speed switch for ...

Baumer: With the HOG 86+FSL version, the HOG 86 family of incremental heavy duty encoders by Baumer offers a new version with a mechanical centrifugal switch. This benefits safety-oriented applications that require highly reliable,...

2016-03-30
Capacitive Proximity Sensor with Analogue Output and  ATEX / IECEx Certificate for Zone 0 and 20

Capacitive Proximity Sensor with Analogue Output

Rechner: Capacitive level sensors are now available from RECHNER Sensors conforming to the requirements of  NAMUR EN 60947-5-6, with analogue output for both ATEX danger areas: for Gas Zone 0 and Dust Zone 20. These Sensors are equipped with...

2016-03-29
deTec4 Prime safety light curtain

deTec4 Prime safety light curtain

SICK AG: Now with the new deTec4 Core and deTec2 Core safety light curtains, the protection of hazardous points and access points is easier than ever. The newest member of the deTec4 Prime family adds additional features and functionality. The new...

2016-03-28
Small sensors for big challenges - IH03 and IM04 inductive miniature sensors from SICK

Small sensors for big challenges - IH03 and ...

SICK AG: With a minimal overall length of just 12 mm, the IH03 and IM04 inductive miniature sensors have set a new world record. Thanks to fully integrated electronics, they do not need any external amplifiers and have been developed specifically...

2016-03-25
Voice-Coil Direct Drive with Integrated Linear Encoder: Highly Dynamic Linear Stage for Scanning Applications

Voice-Coil Direct Drive with Integrated ...

Physik Instrumente (PI): Magnetic direct drives have advantages over the classical motorized, spindle-based solutions in particular with respect to wear and dynamics. Since direct drives largely dispense with moving parts in the drivetrain, there...

2016-03-22
Factor 1 Sensors with Maximum Switching Distances and IO-Link

Factor 1 Sensors with Maximum Switching Distance

Turck: At the Hannover Messe Turck is showcasing additional uprox3 factor 1 sensors with the world's largest switching distances: The BI20U-M30 cylindrical proximity switch, for example, offers a switching distance of 20 mm in all materials even...

2016-03-21
Rugged Safety Light Screens without Blind Zone

Rugged Safety Light Screens without Blind Zone

Turck has expanded its range of safety light curtains with the EZ-Screen LS (Light Screen) series made by his optosensorics partner Banner Engineering. This rugged, easy-to-use safety light screen is optimal for machine safeguarding and built to...

2016-03-21
Small, compact, resistant – LAR laser sensor

Small, compact, resistant – LAR laser sensor

Waycon: The new generation LAR laser triangulation sensors by WayCon Positionsmesstechnik are small, compact sensors for different applications. The optical sensors are extremely resistant to a variety of surfaces and are further suitable to...

2016-03-18
World’s first: Capacitive Proximity sensor with Bluetooth

World’s first: Capacitive Proximity sensor ...

Rechner capacitive proximity sensors with a hemispherical active sensing area already have big application benefits for the user but now they are available with Bluetooth. With the App provided by RECHNER Sensors for use with Android smartphones...

2016-03-17
Herga Technology’s standard and customised footswitch range covers all bases

Herga Technology’s standard and customised ...

Variohm: To competitively meet the specification and budget requirements for industrial and medical footswitch applications, Herga Technology offers an extensive choice of standard single- and multi-pedal models that offer electric/electronic and...

2016-03-17
Encoder Kit with 20 nm resolution

Encoder Kit with 20 nm resolution

POSIC has raised the performance bar of their popular range of inductive encoder kits by releasing a next generation high resolution encoder module – the ID1102L – capable of resolutions down to 20 nm. A programming tool allows...

2016-03-16
greenTEG launches laser beam position detectors

greenTEG launches laser beam position detectors

greenTEG AG: Laser beam alignment can be tricky. With our newly launched gRAY laser beam position detectors you can detect the position and measure the power of your laser beam at the same time. The laser beam position detectors are sensitive to...

2016-03-10
Position and Force Control with High Resolution: Voice Coil Linear Actuators in New Designs

Position and Force Control with High Resolution:

Physik Instrumente (PI): Magnetic direct drives have advantages when compared to classical spindle-based solutions, especially with respect to wear and dynamics. Since they largely dispense with mechanical components, there is hardly any friction,...

2016-03-10
OptoPulse® EIL580 encoder family with new attachment forms

OptoPulse® EIL580 encoder family with new ...

Baumer has extended the flexible and cost-effective OptoPulse® EIL580 encoder family and has presented additional variants with the attachment forms EURO flange B10 and square flange. The incremental encoders of the OptoPulse® series...

2016-03-08
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