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Optical micrometers measure metal stampings in production

Optical micrometers measure metal stampings ...

Micro-Epsilon: In a fully automatic measurement installation, optical micrometers are being used to measure the roundness and diameter of stainless steel metal stampings to micrometer accuracies. With a cylindrical, ground stainless steel metal...

2014-12-18
Highly Robust MEMS-Based Pressure Sensors for Direct & Oil-Filled Sensing Systems

Highly Robust MEMS-Based Pressure Sensors ...

Melexis has introduced two new pressure sensor products which combine high sensitivity and strong linearity. Fully automotive qualified (exceeding AEC-Q100 requirements), the MLX90815 and MLX90816 are discrete micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS)...

2014-12-18

Frost & Sullivan Commends ASC’s Offer of ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC): Based on its recent analysis of the rail acceleration and rotation rate sensors market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC) GmbH with the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Company...

2014-12-17
Universal Wireless Passive Temperature Monitoring System for Switchgears

Universal Wireless Passive Temperature ...

SENSeOR launches its new optimized wireless batteryless system for real-time temperature monitoring of electrical equipment, the first and only multi-point system approved by an accredited laboratory for worldwide license-free use in Medium...

2014-12-16
Eight metre-length cable for capacitive displacement sensors

Eight metre-length cable for capacitive ...

Micro-Epsilon: The range of accessories for capacitive displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon has been extended with a new long length CCg cable. The new triaxial cable enables cable lengths of up to eight metres and is designed for...

2014-12-16
New Surface Mount MEMS Accelerometers from ETLG

New Surface Mount MEMS Accelerometers from ETLG

ETLG Inertial Aerosystems has launched two new Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Accelerometers in the UK. Its analogue and digital variants are suitable for a wide range of deployments. Their supplier is pleased to have achieved high...

2014-12-10
Magneto-inductive displacement sensors are individually configurable

Magneto-inductive displacement sensors are ...

Micro-Epsilon presents its magneto-inductive displacement sensors. Numerous options allow each sensor to be individually configured. The mainSENSOR MDS-40-MK and LP series of sensors are a new generation of cost-effective and flexible...

2014-12-10
Flexible, precise, compact – LAS laser sensors

Flexible, precise, compact – LAS laser sensors

Waycon offers the correct laser sensor for all application areas and industries with its LAS sensors. With its LAS sensor series, WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH offers sensors which can meet any specific requirement: whether extremely compact or...

2014-12-09
MultiLine sensor provides maximum detection reliability

MultiLine sensor provides maximum detection ...

SICK AG: Two photoelectric sensors in one housing that combine logic evaluation intelligently with one another – the MultiLine sensor proves to be a high-end sensor in difficult situations for detecting flat or textured objects. The special...

2014-12-08
Precise pyrometer adjustment with integrated video

Precise pyrometer adjustment with integrated ...

Micro-Epsilon: presents the new thermoMETER CTVideo and CSVideo pyrometers for temperature measurement of metals. The combination of crosshair laser sighting and video signal offers precise thermometer adjustment. The CTVideo/CSVideo infrared...

2014-12-05
Integration of thermal imaging cameras in automated processes

Integration of thermal imaging cameras in ...

Optris GmbH: The new process interface (PIF) from Optris GmbH enables automatic process monitoring, for the continuous in-operation control of the hardware of the PI infrared cameras with all cable connections and the free analysis software PI...

2014-12-04
Detecting transparent objects without a reflector with new TranspaTect photoelectric sensor

Detecting transparent objects without reflector

SICK AG: The latest technologies from SICK enable the TranspaTect MultiTask photoelectric sensor to manage without any reflectors and instead utilize machine components as a reference surface when detecting transparent and semi-transparent trays...

2014-12-03
Multichannel ultrasonic distance alarm system

Multichannel ultrasonic distance alarm system

SNT Sensortechnik AG: UPA 2000 6PS 12/24 C is a 4-channel system for detecting objects by means of ultrasonic sensors. Compared to conventional industrial ultrasonic sensors, it is cost-effective and tailored precisely to its task of detecting...

2014-12-01
Robust and compact for greater flexibility

Robust and compact for greater flexibility

Baumer: With the new UR18 and OR18 sensors, Baumer expands their M18 portfolio by two photoelectric and three ultrasound versions. The new sensors enable cost-effective, reliable use in applications like level measurement or assembly and handling...

2014-11-28
Function in focus: HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E

Function in focus: HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E

Baumer: New HeavyDuty encoder HOG 86E by the encoder expert Baumer is reduced to the max: Anti-corrosion aluminium alloy and function at its purest. To the user, this means cost reduction by forgoing any top coat while lead times reduce in...

2014-11-27
SG for fiber composites available immediately ex stock from HBM

HBM successful with FBG technology at WindEnergy

HBM Test and Measurement successfully presents its new Optical Measurement products at the international WindEnergy 2014 exhibition. With its booth conveniently located near the entrance of Hall 1, HBM has been able to attract a large number of...

2014-11-21
Precision Hall-effect angle sensor ICs

Precision Hall-effect angle sensor ICs

Allegro MicroSystems: New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A1332 and A1334 are a family of high-resolution 360° angle sensor ICs based on magnetic circular vertical Hall (CVH) technology. These new contactless Hall-effect magnetic sensors,...

2014-11-19
Lead-Free Piezo Ceramic Material from PI Ceramic Successful in First Industrial Applications

Lead-Free Piezo Ceramic Material from PI Ceramic

PI Ceramic (PIC): PIC700 material is a lead-free ceramic material now successfully employed by PI Ceramic in first industrial applications: PIC700 is based on modified bismuth sodium titanate (BST) and is suitable for...

2014-11-17
Melexis Unveils Software-Defined Sensor

Melexis Unveils Software-Defined Sensor

Melexis introduces a new, fully programmable, extremely compact sensor IC capable of accurately measuring changes in magnetic flux density along its X, Y and Z axes. Based on the company’s proprietary Triaxis® technology, the MLX90393 provides...

2014-11-14
E+E Elektronik at the Electronica 2014 trade fair

E+E Elektronik at the Electronica 2014 ...

E+E Elektronik: Since 1979 Austrian sensor specialist E+E Elektronik has been developing high precision sensors and transmitters for a variety of measurements. The company combines its many years of experience in thin-film technology with the...

2014-11-11
Transmit data interference-free with light

Transmit data interference-free with light

Leuze electronic: With the DDLS 500, Leuze electronic has developed a data transmission photoelectric sensor that, in addition to a high transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s, sets new standards – above all with respect to usability. The devices...

2014-11-11
Fever inspection of travellers all over the world

Fever inspection of travellers all over the ...

Optris GmbH: The Ebola fever and other diseases are highly dangerous and transferred by sick people or contaminated objects. In our global world airplanes are one way to export this virus all over the world. Africa for instance has around 60...

2014-11-10
CSC-C3-Stainless Steel Compression Load Cell

CSC-C3-Stainless Steel Compression Load Cell

PT Ltd: The CSC-C3 load cell is available in 11 capacities from 500kg to 50t. A perfect selection for all tank, hopper and silo work where long life and stability are pre-requisites for the many and varied requirements of industry. It is an...

2014-11-10
Compact infrared camera for the glass industry

Compact infrared camera for the glass industry

Optris GmbH: The material glass requires special equipment for non-contact temperature measurement due to its physical properties. In addition to the special infrared thermometers, Optris GmbH introduced the thermal imaging camera optris® PI 450...

2014-11-07
Smallest integrated capacitor EMC-proof linear Hall sensor

Smallest integrated capacitor EMC-proof ...

Micronas: The programmable Hall-effect sensor HAC 830 is designed to pass the stringent automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for applications where the sensor is to be welded onto...

2014-11-06
New ultrasonic sensors for ATEX zones 2 and 22

New ultrasonic sensors for ATEX zones 2 and 22

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must comply with the directive 94/9/EC. When working with hazardous substances, the plant operator must carry out a safety analysis and the resulting zoning. Among others...

2014-10-31
Balluff MICROmote® sensors

Balluff MICROmote® sensors

Balluff: The miniaturized MICROmote® photoelectric sensors from Balluff with separate electronic processor unit provide a large amount of optical performance in a tiny amount of space thanks to the miniaturized LEDs, photodiodes and...

2014-10-30
Resistors in wire and thick-film – Which solution is best?

Resistors in wire and thick-film – Which ...

Metallux: The innumerable variations of voltage, current and resistor values frequently create major challenges for the designer of components. The question that often arises is which solution has the least compromises. Metallux AG can actually...

2014-10-30
LCM Systems Launches E-Commerce Site for Load Cells with 5% Discount for Ordering Online

LCM Systems Launches E-Commerce Site for Load ..

LCM Systems: Load cell manufacturer LCM Systems is pleased to announce the launch of a new online ordering facility at its website – LCMSystems.com. Customers looking for load cells and associated instrumentation will find that not only does LCM...

2014-10-29
Automotive 1.35Mpixel CMOS Image Sensor for Driver Assistance & Driverless Cars...

Automotive 1.35Mpixel CMOS Image Sensor for ...

Melexis introduces its 3rd generation of automotive image sensors - the MLX75421 Blackbird. This automotive grade, high dynamic range (HDR) image sensor features an extensive set of on-chip functional safety (ASIL) support functions. It has been...

2014-10-27
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