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Ultrasonic sensors assist in packing of fresh flowers

Ultrasonic sensors assist in packing of fresh flowers

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Fresh cut flowers that are shipped internationally in large quantities, must be fresh, but still efficiently processed and packaged very gently. In this flower-packing machine it has to be detected when a bunch of flowers is...

2011-07-14
Easy and cost-effective flow measurement

Easy and cost-effective flow measurement

SCHMIDT Technology: There are different measurement principles for measuring flow velocities and volumetric flows in air and gases. The following comparison clearly shows why the thermal anemometry is, in most of the cases, an adequate solution....

2011-07-14
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
Online camera combines thermal image with visual image for the first time

Online camera combines thermal image with visual image ...

The Optris GmbH continues the market introduction of a new, extensive infrared camera series with the introduction of the optris PI200 thermal imaging camera with BI-SPECTRAL technology. “The new BI-SPECTRAL technology integrates two established...

2011-07-13
High precision magnetostrictive level sensors

High precision magnetostrictive level sensors

Gems Sensors & Controls™ (Gems) announced the launch of the new XT-1000 series of magnetostrictive continuous level sensors for OEM and end user applications. The XT-1000 series offers a line of robust, stainless steel sensors with highly...

2011-06-30
Measuring wheel encoder for precise acquisition of conveyor speed

Measuring wheel encoder for precise acquisition of ...

Baumer: As in many other applications, often it is not advisable or simply technically not feasible to install the encoder straight at the drive train to detect the speed of a conveyor belt. Any slip occurring at the belt may cause measuring...

2011-06-26
Piezoelectric force washers with new nominal (rated) forces

Piezoelectric force washers with new nominal (rated) forces

HBM: The piezoelectric force washers in the CFW series produced by the measurement technology specialist HBM have proven themselves in numerous applications since their introduction. The complete delivery with centering rings and plug protection...

2011-06-21
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
New functions in the 3B sensor series

New functions in the 3B sensor series

Leuze electronic: The functions of the 3B compact series from Leuze electronic have been extended to include the HRTR 3B-V and HRTL 3B reflection light scanners. In the 3B series from Leuze electronic, users will find the smallest reflection light...

2011-06-19
Melexis Reinvents the Programmable Linear Hall Sensor

Melexis Reinvents the Programmable Linear Hall Sensor

Melexis, the pioneer in programmable linear Hall sensors launches its third product generation. This new family breaks with the conventional "single-in-line-package" (SIP) approach. SIP packages require more careful design consideration to avoid...

2011-06-18
Fully calibrated high accuracy MEMs infrared temperature sensor

Fully calibrated high accuracy MEMs infrared temperature ...

Melexis launches its 3rd generation of contactless MEMs infrared temperature sensors. The high accuracy of the newest member of the MLX90614 family makes it suitable for limitless applications in automotive, medical, industrial and consumer...

2011-06-18
Gap measurement by laser scanner

Gap measurement by laser scanner

Micro-Epsilon: The new gapCONTROL laser scanner from Micro Epsilon has been developed specifically for non-contact gap measurement. The sensor is based on laser light section technology, though it makes use of a totally new evaluation procedure....

2011-06-17
Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control - WayCon

Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control

Waycon: Wood chip or wood pellet heating systems are modern CO2-neutral biomass heating systems for both private and large industrial plants. As the volume consumption is relatively large compared to liquid fuels, the knowledge of the current...

2011-06-15
Infrared-Thermometer DM301 D

Infrared-Thermometer DM301 D

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH: The infrared thermometer DM301 D is the easy entry into the multisensor installation - intelligent and secure for measurements from -40°C to 350°C. The measuring range is extended using the optional USB adapter and the...

2011-06-15
Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control

Ultrasonic sensors for wood chip level control

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Wood chip or wood pellet heating systems are modern CO2-neutral biomass heating systems for both private and large industrial plants. As the volume consumption is relatively large compared to liquid fuels, the knowledge of...

2011-06-14
Wireless strain gages from SENSeOR

Wireless strain gages from SENSeOR

SENSeOR will launch its new wireless SAW strain gages at SENSOR+TEST. Wireless and entirely passive (no battery, no energy harvesting), these 4 strain gages (SSE E015, SSE E016, SSE E017 and SSE E022) and their corresponding reference and...

2011-06-14
Waves for wireless & batteryless measurements

Waves for wireless & batteryless measurements

SENSeOR’s SAW (Surface Acoustic Waves) sensors measure temperature, strain and pressure wirelessly and without any energy source, with radio-frequency interrogation similar to radar. For instance, placed inside engines or rotating industrial...

2011-06-14
Infrared thermometer combines minimised electronic with innovative LED display

Infrared thermometer combines minimised electronic with ...

Optris GmbH introduces the new optris CSmicro series from which especially OEM customers will benefit according to the great product potential of these infrared thermometers. The improved price-performance-ratio supports the integration of the...

2011-06-13
Micronas presenting new generation of Hall sensors for extended position measurement

Micronas presenting new generation of Hall sensors for ...

Micronas presents a new generation of Hall sensors for linear position measurement with their HAL 38xy family. The HAL 38xy family is firmly based on the 3D Hall technology which features two vertical and one horizontal Hall plate. Accompanying...

2011-06-13
Smart load sensor

Smart load sensor

Sensor Technology: A smart load sensor developed in the UK by Sensor Technology provides all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The new development allows weighing...

2011-06-02

Sensonor launch high performance gyro module STIM210

Sensonor: STIM210 represent the world’s highest performance silicon MEMS gyro module, and present a breakthrough for system designers who are under constant pressure to provide smaller, better and lower cost solutions. STIM210 is a low cost, low...

2011-06-02

Load Cell Technology Improves Accuracy of Centre of ...

LCM Systems: With its long history of working with the boat racing industry, LCM Systems has had many years’ experience developing Centre of Gravity (CoG) solutions. Now, it is one of the few companies that can provide engineers with easy to use...

2011-05-30
SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

Baumer: For the detection of transparent packaging materials, such as foils, trays and bottles as used in the food and beverage packaging industry, Baumer launches new light barriers without reflector. The SmartReflect light barriers guarantee...

2011-05-26
Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable liquid level detection

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

Baumer launches the new CFDK 25 capacitive sensor for the reliable detection of liquid levels in confined spaces. The sensor is characterized by its very flat housing and versatile mounting options. It detects liquids through container materials....

2011-05-25
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
Coded magnetic safety systems

Coded magnetic safety systems

Leuze electronic: With coded magnetic sensors and evaluation units, Leuze electronic offers special safety systems for extremely rough environments. The coded magnetic safety system is intended for guards and, thanks to the closed design and the...

2011-05-19
Versatile, universal non-contact Triaxis sensors promise simply limitless Linear, Rotary and 3D position sensing options in automotive, industrial, medical and consumer products

Versatile, universal non-contact Triaxis sensors promise ...

Melexis newest generation of Triaxis sensors bring second generation advancements to challenging applications in harsh environments. The Triaxis technology has proven to be a leading solution to a variety of position sensing requirements. EGR...

2011-05-18
B+B minimize Thermocouples

B+B minimize Thermocouples

B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH: Using Thermocouples for measuring temperature is always a compromise. Is a quick response time for temperature changes required, the thermocouple needs to be as thin as possible, which results in very sensitive probes. If...

2011-05-15
Detection of micro-bubbles in thin hoses and tubes

Detection of micro-bubbles in thin hoses and tubes

Balluff STM GmbH: Reliably detecting microscopically small gas bubbles in clear liquids is inherently difficult, just due to the size of the objects. Moreover, during optical procedures it is difficult to obtain uniform illumination of the liquid...

2011-05-15

SENSeOR & BeanAir join saw & wireless technology forces ...

SENSeOR: To answer the increasing need of major industrial customers for interoperable wireless surveillance systems for condition monitoring, SENSeOR & BeanAir join forces in designing the most effective Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)...

2011-05-14
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