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Position detection in hydraulic cylinders

Position detection in hydraulic cylinders

Waycon: The patented SX200 is one of the few Draw Wire Encoders that can be integrated into hydraulic cylinders and can measure a stroke of up to 12m. No other measurement principle reaches this measuring range without removing the cylinder, with...

2015-09-11
New output option for analog MEMS Inclinometers

New output option for analog MEMS Inclinometers

Jewell Instruments: A new output option is now available within Jewell Instruments’ MEMS inclinometer line with the addition of the AMV series. The AMV presents the advantage of ±5V and ±10V output options within a unique and...

2015-09-11
Two-wire Hall-effect latch for speed and position sensing

Two-wire Hall-effect latch for speed and ...

Allegro MicroSystems: The new A1245 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a two-wire Hall-effect latch with high magnetic sensitivity and excellent EMC performance in automotive and industrial speed and position sensing applications. The A1245 latch...

2015-09-09
Memsense Announces Performance IMU with Colibrys Accelerometers

Memsense Announces Performance IMU with Colibrys

Colibrys joins Memsense to highlight the value offered in the MX IMU. The MX IMU brings unprecedented value to the MEMS IMU market through the incorporation of the Colibrys MS9000 series accelerometers. Never before has such a high level of...

2015-09-09
Miniature Teardrop Voltage Source Piezoelectric Accelerometer - IEPE A/127/V

Miniature Teardrop Voltage Source ...

DJB Instruments is pleased to announce the release of a new accelerometer which joins its growing product range. The new IEPE A/127/V is a miniature teardrop integral electronics voltage source piezoelectric accelerometer. It uses the unique Konic...

2015-09-08
Absolute feedback systems for efficient drives

Absolute feedback systems for efficient drives

Balluff: The BML series from Balluff offers rugged, precise and quick absolute position and angle measurement systems, which are ideal for installation or direct integration into drive and positioning systems.  The new, magnetically encoded...

2015-09-07
Study confirmed the precise compensation for different natural gas types

Study confirmed the precise compensation for ...

Sensirion: A comprehensive study recently published by Germany's Gas und Wärme-Institute (GWI, Gas and Heating Institute) confirmed the practical functionality of Sensirion's technology. The microthermal gas meter modules from leading Swiss...

2015-09-04
Contact-free level measurement of aggressive media

Contact-free level measurement of aggressive ...

Balluff: If you need to measure levels of aggressive media at normal or positive pressure up to 6 bar in tanks and containers without making contact, Balluff ultrasonic sensors BUS M30E2 with IP 67 are the right choice. Their ultrasonic...

2015-09-03
Premiere at COMPOSITES EUROPE – small testing system for air-coupled ultrasonic examinations

Premiere at COMPOSITES EUROPE – small testing ..

SONOTEC: The ultrasonic testing system SONOAIR – especially designed for the contactless testing of composite materials – will be presented for the first time at COMPOSITES EUROPE, the European trade fair for composite materials. ...

2015-09-02
Melexis Extends IMC-Hall® Advanced Current Sensor Portfolio with High Current Devices Targeted at HEV & Mild Hybrid Deployment

Melexis Extends IMC-Hall® Advanced Current ...

Melexis has added another device to its MLX91208 series of programmable Hall-effect current sensors, with the introduction of an elevated current version. Optimized for the very high fields that characterize hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV)...

2015-08-31
Optical NextGen sensors with IO-Link

Optical NextGen sensors with IO-Link

Baumer: Through the integration of the communication interface IO-Link for the sensor principles diffuse mode sensor with background suppression and SmartReflect (the light barrier without a reflector), the optical O300 and O500 NextGen sensors...

2015-08-28
Line of inductive switches expanded

Line of inductive switches expanded

Leuze electronic has expanded its line of inductive switches and, as a result, now has a well-matched line of sensors for its core industries, such as intralogistics, packaging systems, the wood products industry, robotics and tool manufacturing.

2015-08-25

Application Note: Skin Treatment Systems

Exergen Global: Many medical or cosmetic skin treatment therapies (e.g. hair removal therapies, cellulite and acne treatment, skin rejuvenation) induce heat in one or more layers of the skin. This has beneficial effects as part of the treatment,...

2015-08-24

Application Note: Immuno Haematology

Exergen Global: For many medical biochemical assays performed in hospital laboratories it is essential to monitor and control the temperature of liquid samples accurately. In haematology instruments the results of assays can be affected by...

2015-08-20
First open linear encoder with magnetic measurement principle and certified safety function

First open linear encoder with magnetic ...

SIKO GmbH: The open linear encoder system MSA111C-DQ is now also available in a SIL-2-certified version. For increased safety! The terms ‘functional safety’ and ‘Industry 4.0’ are on everyone’s lips. In the coming...

2015-08-19
FocusBEAM miniature ultrasonic sensor with smallest 5mm tip

FocusBEAM miniature ultrasonic sensor with ...

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The ultrasonic sensors series UPS FB are equipped with a focusing device made of glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene, which makes the sound beam particularly narrow. Therefore they are suitable in the near range up to 150mm...

2015-08-18
New catalogue for compact thermal imaging cameras

New catalogue for compact thermal imaging camera

Micro-Epsilon: The new catalogue for "compact thermal imaging cameras" is now available and includes all current thermoIMAGER TIM models. The range has even increased with many new products. The new catalogue based on the theme of "compact thermal...

2015-08-17
confocalDT brings light into darkness

confocalDT brings light into darkness

Micro-Epsilon: The new confocalDT IFC2461 extends the confocal chromatic controller range. It stands out due to higher measuring rates up to 25kHz. Particularly with dark targets or when measuring the thickness of transparent targets, the...

2015-08-17
Optical Distance Sensors LA170 and LA060

Optical Distance Sensors LA170 and LA060

SIKO GmbH: To supplement its range of devices to measure lengths, angles, rotational speed and inclines, SIKO GmbH has now released an all-new set of distance sensors covering a wealth of applications. Both the LA170 and LA060 sensors measure...

2015-08-14
New: Laser sensor LLD-500

New: Laser sensor LLD-500

Waycon: The distance sensor LLD-500 was developed specially for hot surfaces and light environments. It can measure from a distance of up to 500 m. The digital outputs RS232, RS422, RS485 enable quick and easy further processing of measurement...

2015-08-14
New Angle Sensors With CANOpen Output

New Angle Sensors With CANOpen Output

Novotechnik introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless programmable rotary angle sensors that provide absolute, rotary position. Their magnetic technology makes measurements through air and non-magnetic materials. RFC4800 Series now features a...

2015-08-11
Level Transmitter DuoSeries LB 470

Level Transmitter DuoSeries LB 470

BERTHOLD Technologies: DuoSeries LB 470 is the radiometric level system from Berthold based on real 2 wire technology succeeding our top-selling level transmitter LB 440. Like its predecessor model, the measuring system DuoSeries stands out by a...

2015-08-11

Infrared Temperature Sensors for Offset, Digital

Exergen Global: For high speed printing processes, the limiting factor on the productivity of the equipment is usually ink drying time. To maximize printing speed without quality loss, it is important to be able to determine quickly when the...

2015-08-07

High Range, High Resolution Miniature ...

PCB Piezotronics: Designed for measuring vibration on small objects where mass loading and accuracy are a concern, PCB's new Model 352A57 miniature accelerometer weighs only 1.3 grams and is TEDS enabled. This sensor also offers a 2.5mV/g output...

2015-08-07
Measuring filling levels in automated Industry 4.0

Measuring filling levels in automated ...

Waycon: An automated measurement of substance filling levels in storage containers is essential in Industry 4.0. For a secure and stable production process, continuous monitoring of filling levels is an absolute prerequisite. Waycon...

2015-08-03
Colibrys launches the VS1000 to set a new standard in vibration sensors

Colibrys launches the VS1000 to set a new ...

Colibrys, a subsidiary of Sagem (Safran), is releasing its new vibration sensor, the VS1000, which brings capacitive transducers to a new level of performance. The second generation of the Colibrys VS family, this new vibration sensor features an...

2015-07-30
thermoIMAGER TIM M1 - the specialist for hot metals

thermoIMAGER TIM M1 - the specialist for hot ...

Micro-Epsilon: The thermoIMAGER TIM M1 is particularly suitable for hot metal applications. Compact, short-wave and highly dynamic are the three key attributes that describe this infrared camera. In its camera range, the thermoIMAGER TIM M1...

2015-07-29
Precision displacement, distance and position measurement

Precision displacement, distance and position ..

Micro-Epsilon: The eddyNCDT 3005 from Micro-Epsilon is a new, powerful eddy current measurement system for fast, high precision displacement measurements. Due to its pressure-resistant, thermally stable and compact design, the eddyNCDT 3005...

2015-07-29
EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers for Gases

EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers

Bronkhorst High-Tech BV: EL FLOW Prestige Mass Flow Meters / Controllers. Video animation explaning the functions and features of Bronkhorst High-Tech's new, high-end Mass Flow Meters and Controllers for gases, based on the thermal measuring...

2015-07-28
Level Measurement of Products with Natural Radioactivity

Level Measurement of Products with Natural ...

BERTHOLD Technologies: Special applications require special solutions. So it is not rare that products where the level is to be measured already contain natural radioactivity. In practically all known cases, this portion of the radioactivity is...

2015-07-27
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