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Heimann Sensor presents a new, compact and very fast infrared thermopile array with 80x64 elements

Heimann Sensor presents a new, compact and ...

Heimann Sensor is a well-known manufacturer of infrared sensors and modules. Applications include remote temperature measurement and gas detection in industrial, medical, automotive and consumer markets. For several years, we have been developing...

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
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
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
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
ASC launches medium-frequency capacitive accelerometers with extended bandwidth and high shock resistance

ASC launches medium-frequency capacitive ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC) has announced the introduction of medium-frequency (MF) accelerometers, a new family of MEMS-based capacitive accelerometers. The MF series is intended for test & measurement, condition monitoring and...

2016-03-22
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
Density Transmitter DuoSeries LB 474

Density Transmitter DuoSeries LB 474

BERTHOLD Technologies: DuoSeries LB 474 is the new radiometric density system from Berthold based on real 2 wire technology, succeeding and compatibleour top-selling density measurement system LB 444. Like its predecessor model, the measuring...

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
Trafag’s new Marine Pressure Transmitter ECTN 8477 is available

Trafag’s new Marine Pressure Transmitter ECTN ..

Trafag: The Marine Pressure Transmitter ECTN 8477 with thick-film-on-ceramic sensor bases on the technology of the ECTfamily which has proven its reliability in thousands of demanding industrial applications. The Marine Pressure Transmitter ECTN...

2016-03-14
New ultrasonic testing device for preventive maintenance

New ultrasonic testing device for preventive ...

SONOTEC: The SONAPHONE digital ultrasonic testing device is at the center of the presence of SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH at HANNOVER MESSE. From 25 to 29 April 2016 the ultrasonic specialist will present its new innovative ultrasonic...

2016-03-09
Air Velocity Transmitter for HVAC

Air Velocity Transmitter for HVAC

E+E Elektronik: The EE650 air velocity transmitter from E+E Elektronik is optimized for accurate, reliable and long-term stable measurement of air velocity in ventilation ducts. With selectable measuring ranges 0-10/15/20 m/s (0-2000/3000/4000...

2016-03-09
Allegro Microsystems Europe announces unique LED driver with integrated Hall-effect switch

Allegro Microsystems Europe announces unique ...

Allegro MicroSystems announced the release of the world’s first LED driver IC that features an integrated Hall-effect switch. The A1569 enables compact, elegant, reliable, and fault-tolerant LED lighting with minimal electrical engineering...

2016-03-08
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
Air gap measurement in large electric motors

Air gap measurement in large electric motors

Micro-Epsilon: With all electric motors, a smooth operation is required in order to ensure a long operating life. Particularly with large motors, imbalance can cause significant damage in the running motor, resulting in high financial...

2016-03-07
Eddy current sensors provide a

Eddy current sensors provide a "clean ...

Micro-Epsilon: Eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are extremely powerful and robust. Even with pressure, dirt and oil, they "feel at home" and provide fast, high precision measurements. The sensors are used for measuring displacement,...

2016-03-07
Low-cost Piezoelectric Accelerometers for Industrial Applications

Low-cost Piezoelectric Accelerometers for ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC) has announced the introduction of a new family of low-cost, rugged piezoelectric accelerometers, the P311A series, designed for vibration monitoring in industrial environments. “The launch of the P311A...

2016-03-03
VTP11 rotary sensor offers 8 mm D-shaft mounting and well-proven resistive element technology

VTP11 rotary sensor offers 8 mm D-shaft mounting

Variohm EuroSensor’s new VTP11 rotary position sensor combines well-proven resistive element technology and convenient D-shaft mounting in a durable and low cost IP66 rated package that ensures reliable and long-life operation for high...

2016-03-02
Optical sensors make the running

Optical sensors make the running

Micro-Epsilon: Racing cars from the Tuning Akademie Ingolstadt not only come with an immense horsepower but also include measurement technology provided by Micro-Epsilon. The laser-optical distance sensors optimize vehicle performance through...

2016-03-01
New CENELEC/AREMA Certified MEMS Accelerometers For Rail Transportation

New CENELEC/AREMA Certified MEMS Accelerometers

Jewell Instruments: Introducing the JMA-165 accelerometer series, the latest addition to Jewell Instruments’ RailStar and MEMS sensor lines. This is the industry’s first MEMS sensor to meet CENELEC/AREMA requirements for rail...

2016-03-01
Tiny targets also fit the profile of the new generation laser scanners

Tiny targets also fit the profile of the new ...

Micro-Epsilon: In terms of their size, accuracy and measuring rate, the scanCONTROL series of laser scanners are among the highest performing laser profile sensors in the world. Even the smallest of parts can be measured to the highest precision,...

2016-03-01
Miniaturized infrared thermometer for plastic film

Miniaturized infrared thermometer for plastic ..

Optris GmbH: The temperature is a key physical variable for ensuring quality in the production of plastic film. The application of non-contact temperature measurement technology poses the challenge that films with a thickness of less than 1 mm are...

2016-02-29
Wachendorff industrial encoders are integrated in conveyor and web length measurement systems

Wachendorff industrial encoders are ...

Variohm: As part of its comprehensive range of industrial encoders and systems for precision automation, Wachendorff manufacture robust length measurement assemblies for use on conveyors, web processing lines, packaging & labelling equipment,...

2016-02-23
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