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DC rotary position sensors are contact-free
Macro Sensors has developed a range of contact-free, DC-operated rotary position sensors which can measure angular displacement of rotating elements up to 120 deg.
News from Macro Sensors ( 9 May 2008)
Position sensors suit gauging/QC data collection
Macro Sensors reported that its loop powered, two wire, 4-20mA spring loaded position sensors are ideal for industrial gauging and quality control data collection systems.
News from Macro Sensors (16 April 2008)
MTS' position sensor ensures precise measurements
MTS Technologie said that its position sensor offers optimum control functions for dynamic control in closed loops and ensures ensure precise measurement signals within the millisecond range.
News from MTS Sensor Technologie (14 April 2008)
Inspection probe made for grinding machines
Claimed to be the world's first strain gauge based inspection touch probe for grinding machines, the device sets new standards for the precision measurement of 3D part geometries. Brochure available
News from Renishaw ( 2 April 2008)
Press force transmitter for QA cuts cable costs
A press force transmitter for QA monitoring of volume production has an integrated, digital charge amplifier that eliminates the need for expensive, screened cables.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 March 2008)
Vision sensor inspects small features
A vision sensor Checker 232 inspects small features over a wide area, providing reliable inspection results on the fastest production lines, operating at up to 1,500 parts/min.
News from Cognex UK (26 March 2008)
Sensor allows high-speed 3D surface scanning
By extending the principle of Chromatic Confocal Imaging from a point sensor into a line composed of several hundred points, a sensor is available to perform high speed 3D surface scanning.
News from Armstrong Optical (28 February 2008)
Mould and tool maker invests in probing and VMC
A five-man tool making firm recently described how it is keeping abreast of technology and coping with overseas competition, writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (27 February 2008)
Precalibrated position sensor is sealed
A hermetically sealed and frictionless position sensor is designed as a long-life replacement for failing potentiometers in a wide range of industrial position measurement applications.
News from Macro Sensors (19 February 2008)
Open standard interface for sensors introduced
An open standard interface is simple to use, quick and easy to install and compatible to existing field bus platforms such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet.
News from Balluff UK (19 February 2008)
Piezoelectric transducers sense, actuate
Used either as actuators or sensors, piezoelectric transducers offer an outstanding combination of precision, reliability, flexibility and variety. Brochure available
News from Lambda Photometrics (14 December 2007)
EMX contrast sensor speeds up production lines
Contrast sensor is claimed by EMX Industries to have the highest resolution white LED contrast sensor on the market and it is the only sensor able to reliably detect up to 50 gray-scale levels. Brochure available
News from EMX Industries ( 7 December 2007)
Sensors have 6mm range on ferrous, NF metals
Miniature sensors to provide compact housings with sensing distances that far exceed ferrite core sensors, especially while sensing non-ferrous metals.
News from Turck ( 5 December 2007)
Wireless probing controls chassis production
User application article A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors. Brochure available
News from Renishaw ( 4 December 2007)
Vision sensor system inspects workpieces
An intelligent vision sensor system can be used without additional peripheral devices for practically all tasks in industrial image processing, including the inspection of workpieces. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (16 November 2007)
Non-contact measurement can work in picometres
A non-contact displacement sensing system has modules, enclosures and sensors provides distance, digital and indexing measurement capabilities, in sub-nanometre resolution if required.
News from IBS Precision Engineering (16 November 2007)
Tool management - increase machine tool usage
Technical background article Comparing manual and automated RFID tool management, Balluff shows ways to save money, improve productivity, increase tool life, reduce waste, and increase machine up-time.
News from Balluff UK ( 3 September 2007)
Distance sensor works on many surfaces
An analogue distance sensor, for distance measurement applications where the ultra-high precision of an OD sensor is not necessary, offers accuracy up to +/-0.5mm, reproducibility up to +/-0.2mm.
News from Sick (UK) (14 August 2007)
Flexible adaptor places sensors in tight areas
To ensure that its sensors can be used in inaccessible locations, Balluff has developed a flexible adapter ring for exact positioning of sensors in machines and equipment.
News from Balluff UK ( 6 August 2007)
Catalogue describes spring test probes range
A 52-page catalogue gives full details of a wide range of probes, including ATE, bare board, Kelvin, coaxial, pneumatic, high-current threaded, switch and pushback test probes.
News from Peak Test Services (31 July 2007)
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