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MDX-8000: High speed Bragg grating sensors measurement

MDX-8000: High speed Bragg grating sensors measurement

Scaime: MDX-8000 is a high speed data acquisition unit for Bragg grating sensors. Its 8 optical channels are sampled in parallel at up to 2 kHz. Up to 120 sensors can measured simultaneously over 8 optical lines. The unit accepts many types of...

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
Mass Flow Meters/Controllers with interface

Mass Flow Meters/Controllers with interface

Bronkhorst High-Tech BV announces the availability of an EtherCAT® fieldbus interface on their thermal mass flow meters and controllers for gases and liquids, as well as their digital pressure controllers. Bronkhorst is the first...

2012-01-27
Bearingless encoders in lift engineering

Bearingless encoders in lift engineering

Baumer: The wide selection of compact, bearingless encoders presented by the encoder and sensor expert Baumer at this year’s Interlift trade fair provides particularly promising solutions for lift engineering. “Thanks to their quick and easy...

2012-01-25
Reliable IR temperature measurement in extreme conditions

Reliable IR temperature measurement in extreme conditions

Optris GmbH: The ratio pyrometer optris CTratio 1M is designed for non-contact measurement of temperatures in the range between 700°C and 1800°C. Its functional principle guarantees precise measurements even when the field of view is severely...

2012-01-13
Micronas set to enlarge its 3D Hall sensor family

Micronas set to enlarge its 3D Hall sensor family

Micronas invests in the development of new sensors of the HAL 36xy and HAL 38xy families and so enlarges its product portfolio in the field of multi-dimensional magnetic field detection. Unlike standard magnet field measurements which only capture...

2012-01-13

Zemic Europe; 43 OIML approvals!

Zemic: Customers are often surprised about the number of OIML certificates Zemic Europe has achieved during the last 6 years. With our steadily increasing number of load cell models (over 60 families) and OIML approvals, it is our duty to keep the...

2012-01-04

Custom Designed Shackle Load Cells for Offshore Mooring ...

LCM Systems: As well as providing a comprehensive range of standard load cells, LCM Systems has highly experienced in-house design engineers who time and time again have demonstrated their ability to meet both the commercial and technical...

2011-12-30
Setting features – on-site encoder-setting

Setting features – on-site encoder-setting

Contelec has launched a new rotary encoder solution, which enables on-site configuration of angle sensors based on Vert-X MH-C2 technology after installation. The solution, referred to as ‘setting features’, makes it extremely easy to install...

2011-12-29
Miniature High Temperature Piezoelectric Accelerometer, Model 3316C

Miniature High Temperature Piezoelectric Accelerometer ...

Dytran Instruments, Inc. has introduced the model 3316C, a high temperature accelerometer featuring a charge mode element mounted in a hermetically sealed, miniature Inconel® housing. Capable of operating at temperatures up to +900°F (+482°C),...

2011-12-21
Miniature infrared camera in high resolution

Miniature infrared camera in high resolution

Micro-Epsilon: The latest additions to Micro-Epsilon’s miniature infrared camera range are the thermoIMAGER 400 and 450. These two new models offer extremely high optical resolution of 382x288 pixels. Due to a new detector, the cameras achieve a...

2011-12-17
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
LBA Low Pressure Sensors Offer Special Versions With Highest Resolution for Respiration Applications

LBA Low Pressure Sensors Offer Special Versions With ...

Sensortechnics’ LBA series offers differential low pressure sensors based on thermal mass flow measurement of air through a micro-flow channel integrated within the silicon sensor chip. The sensors are ideal for differential pressure flow...

2011-12-16
New accelerometer from ASC specifically designed for off-shore applications

New accelerometer from ASC specifically designed for ...

Advanced Sensors Calibration (ASC), one of the leading manufacturers of high quality accelerometers, has developed a capacitive sensor which is resistant to sea water and operates down to a depth of ten metres. This means that the ASC OS 115LN is...

2011-12-15
Precise optoelectronic sensor for presence check of bottle labels in filling machines

Precise optoelectronic sensor for presence check of ...

Balluff STM GmbH: In many bottle filling plants no cost-efficient and at the same time reliable solution for the detection of labels on drinking bottles is available. A missing label means a problem: The label is needed by the consumer to redeem...

2011-12-15

Innovative wireless saw sensors awarded

SENSeOR: Now well-known SAW technology is used by SENSeOR for conceiving wireless and totally passive sensors, very robust, environment-friendly and operating even in harsh environments. Those sensors for example provide new measurement solutions...

2011-12-14
LineRunner 300: 3D measurement with the laser light sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs

LineRunner 300: 3D measurement with the laser light ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Whether path correction, edge or gap measurement, volume measurement or tolerance verification, the tasks and requirements of modern vision solutions are varied. Pepperl+Fuchs has developed a powerful and reliable laser light sensor...

2011-12-14
Small IR camera, great resolution

Small IR camera, great resolution

Optris GmbH: The newly developed optris PI400 nicely rounds off Optris GmbH’s family of online infrared cameras. The versions PI400 and PI450 have been introduced on the market to complement the firmly established PI160 and PI200. Sized 56 x 46...

2011-12-13
The EDF Energy London Eye Capsules Lowered Safely and Steadily Thanks to an LCM Systems Load Cell

The EDF Energy London Eye Capsules Lowered Safely ...

LCM Systems: Since 2009, The EDF Energy London Eye, the UK's number one paid-for visitor attraction, has been going through a £12.5 million upgrade that is set to further improve the visitor experience, increase environmental credentials and...

2011-11-30
Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

Rotary sensors for tight installation spaces

Contelec: Confined spaces, difficult environments and high price sensitivity – with a combination of these factors, angle measurement becomes a demanding undertaking. Contelec’s launch of its affordable Vert-X 05E introduces an ultra-compact...

2011-11-29
MID-conform system solutions for weighing technology

MID-conform system solutions for weighing technology

HBM: The new DWS2103 digital scale display from HBM can be used to easily set up legal-for-trade scales which meet the new European measuring instruments directive (MID – Measuring Instruments Directive) and the directive 2009/23/EC for...

2011-11-21
Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Fieldbus connectivity for optical distance sensors

Leuze electronic: New interface cables and modular interfacing units from the MA 200i family now facilitate the integration of optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic into Ethernet and fieldbus environments. With the MA 200i gateway,...

2011-11-19
High speed current sensor solves tough applications with programmable Hall sensors

High speed current sensor solves tough applications with ...

Melexis: The drive for green power and mobility demands next generation current sensor technology. Melexis’ introduction of its MLX91207 high speed custom programmable Hall-Sensor delivers that next generation sensor. Melexis takes a next step...

2011-11-18
WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder - battery-free with CANopen interface

WV36M/CAN Magnetic Absolute Multi Turn Rotary Encoder ...

SIKO GmbH: With the WV36M/CAN, SIKO GmbH has expanded their product range with a further magnetic absolute multi turn rotary encoder with CANopen interface. The cost-effective rotary encoder is designed for high loads thanks to its double ball...

2011-11-16
Measuring roll diameter with ultrasonic sensor

Measuring roll diameter with ultrasonic sensor

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic sensors with analogue output (0..10V or 4...20mA) measure the distance to objects of different size and texture. The measuring ranges vary from few centimeters to several meters. The measurement is performed by...

2011-11-14
Zemic Europe H8C shear beam extended approval

Zemic Europe H8C shear beam extended approval

Zemic Europe is pleased to announce the arrival of our new approval for the H8C load cell. The NMI released a new test report and OIML certificate of conformity for 5000d with Y‐value of 20.000. Zemic Europe can supply the H8C with different...

2011-11-04
Sierra Expands Liquid Flow Solutions with New Ultrasonic Flow Meter Models

Sierra Expands Liquid Flow Solutions with New Ultrasonic ...

Sierra Instruments has announced the introduction of a brand new lineup of their popular transit-time ultrasonic flow meters. The lineup now includes improved next generation Innova-Sonic® 205i and portable 210i models. New to the offering, the...

2011-11-03
Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable object detection

Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable ...

Baumer launches the new CFDK 25 capacitive sensor for the reliable detection of arbitrary objects in confined spaces. The sensor is characterized by its very flat housing and versatile mounting options. The very flat housing design with a height...

2011-10-26
compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Compact sensor for precise distance measurement up to 650 mm

Leuze electronic: With the ODSL 9 series, Leuze electronic has extended its family of optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for range, precision, compact design and comfortable operation. The sensors are characterized by a large...

2011-10-19
Optical linear array from Melexis turns the spotlight to real-time fuel quality sensing

Optical linear array from Melexis turns the spotlight to ...

Melexis: Near IinfraRed (NIR) spectroscopy using the company’s 3rd generation of Optical Linear Array, the MLX75306 enables real-time fuel quality sensing for engine management. Working with petrochemical and other researchers, the company has...

2011-10-18
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