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Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer extends its sensor portfolio for the ATEX sector

Baumer: These days, safety at work is of central importance, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming years. Individual requirements are equally varied. Baumer has responded by expanding its portfolio of inductive sensors in the ATEX...

2013-04-16
UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long distances

UPK ultrasonic sensors are the most compact for long ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors for industrial applications are able to detect objects, but they can also measure the exact distance. Since they determine the time of flight of sound, they have a 100% background suppression and they...

2013-04-14
Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Small, high-performance sensors for tight spaces

Pepperl+Fuchs: Pushing the limits of physical possibility is the greatest challenge facing technology. In addition to technical excellence, the economic aspect is taking on an increasingly important role. The machine construction market is...

2013-04-13
Expanded Connectivity for Sensors

Expanded Connectivity for Sensors

Leuze electronic: Within the MA 200i series, Leuze electronic now also offers modular interfacing units for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and CANopen connections. All peripheral devices – such as sensors, protective switches and cameras – are not...

2013-03-19
Optical Gesture & Proximity Sensing ICs from Melexis Enable Safer Automotive Human-Machine Interfaces

Optical Gesture & Proximity Sensing ICs from Melexis ...

Melexis releases a product family designed for easy implementation of robust optical proximity and gesture detection systems into automotive environments. Automotive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) need to be intuitive and safe to use, On the...

2013-03-18
Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now available with unique Embedded Coil Technology

Easily embedded - standard eddy current sensors now ...

Micro-Epsilon: Embedded Coil Technology (ECT) allows the limitations normally caused by the material and design to be exceeded. This fact makes the sensors unique. Technology for the production of coils in sintered inorganic carrier material has...

2012-12-17
Programmable ultrasonic sensors

Programmable ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG introduces an all new sensor generation. The ultrasonic sensors of UPR-A series in M18 size are characterized by a wide range of max. 1.5m. Furthermore they are...

2012-12-14
All new ultrasonic brochure

All new ultrasonic brochure

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG launches to the start of the new year a completely new overview brochure. Ultrasonic sensors are used in the industry for measuring distance and as proximity...

2012-12-14
New inductive sensor series in miniature size

New inductive sensor series in miniature size

Baumer: Miniature sensor with large sensing distance: With the expansion of its inductive sensor series IFRM04/05, Baumer has achieved a perfect balance between functionality and compactness. With 1.6 mm, the inductive sensors offer the largest...

2012-11-16
Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Pepperl+Fuchs: Level control in a water tank is one of the classic applications for ultrasonic sensors. A sensor in a M30 sleeve can measure heights of four or six meters without any problems. If the pump is controlled by means of a PLC, sensor...

2012-11-14
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
Coded safety switch PSENcode: Economical position monitoring – One sensor for three positions

Coded safety switch PSENcode: Economical position ...

Pilz has added a new product type to its range of coded safety switches PSENcode. The new coded safety switch provides safe monitoring of up to three positions in accordance with up to PL e of EN ISO 13489-1 and SIL CL 3 of EN/IEC 62061. The coded...

2012-06-21
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
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
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
Capacitive Proximity Sensor Resists Abrasion

Capacitive Proximity Sensor Resists Abrasion

Rechner Sensors: Abrasive wear caused by contact with products such as sand, grain or plastic shreds, damages the active surface of many standard capacitive proximity sensors, and finally destroys the sensor. Rechner Sensors offer sensors where...

2011-12-16
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
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
Safe proximity switch PSENini from Pilz expands the sensor technology portfolio - Safe, non-contact monitoring

Safe proximity switch PSENini from Pilz expands the ...

Pilz has now added the safe proximity switch PSENini to its safe sensor technology portfolio. PSENini detects the approach of metallic objects without using contacts. Safe detection is provided even on multiple position applications - with long...

2011-05-21
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
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
Magnetic proximity switches, long range and maintenance-free

Magnetic proximity switches, long range and maintenance-free

Baumer expands its magnetic sensor portfolio with three new families of magnetic proximity switches. This new product group detects magnetic fields over a large distance, depending on the permanent magnet up to 60 mm and even through metal walls....

2011-04-26
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
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