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Optoelectronic displacement sensors launched
Micro-Epsilon has launched the OptoNCDT 1402 series of optoelectronic displacement sensors.
News from Micro-Epsilon UK, Jun 23, 2009
Zetasizer delivers automated aggregate detection
The Zetasizer APS (auto plate sampler) from Malvern Instruments is claimed to deliver fully automated measurement of protein size, with no compromise in data accuracy or quality.
News from Malvern Instruments, May 29, 2009
Sensor unaffected by external lighting conditions
IFM Electronic has launched the Efector PMD 3D, an industrial 3D sensor that can detect scenes and objects in three dimensions.
News from IFM Electronic, May 1, 2009
Strain gauge sensors offer expanded stroke
Applied Measurements has developed a range of strain gauge displacement transducers that offer expanded stroke lengths from as low as 0-5mm up to 0-100mm.
News from Applied Measurements, Jan 16, 2009
Website advises on position measurement sensors
Solartron Metrology has updated its website for engineers looking for information on the use of displacement sensors and gauging probes.
News from Solartron Metrology, Dec 23, 2008
Mettler announces ISM digital sensors
Mettler Toledo has announced the launch of digital sensors with ISM (intelligent sensor management) technology, designed to help reduce installation, maintenance and calibration efforts.
News from Mettler Toledo, Dec 11, 2008
Peak releases P201/G switch probe series
Peak Test Services has introduced its P201/G switch probe series, a modified version of the P200/G.
News from Peak Test Services, Dec 8, 2008
Probes test fine-pitch components
Peak Test Services has introduced test probes designed for testing fine-pitch components with 1.27mm centres.
News from Peak Test Services, Dec 8, 2008
Renishaw supplies CMMs and equipment to new lab
Renishaw has announced that it has provided more than GBP500000 worth of equipment, software and training to a new manufacturing laboratory at Heriot-Watt University.
News from Renishaw, Dec 1, 2008
Measurement system offers sub-nanometre resolution
Micro-Epsilon has launched a non-contact, multi-channel capacitive measurement system - the capaNCDT 6500 Series.
News from Micro-Epsilon UK, Oct 2, 2008
Ixthus distributes non-contact thread sensor
The ThreadChecker from Kaman is a non-contact sensor range designed to check both internal and external thread presence for critical parts manufacture and automated assembly line applications.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation, Oct 2, 2008
Solartron launches wireless bore gauge
A wireless bore gauge (WBG) from Solartron Metrology eliminates the need for cables to download the measurement data.
News from Solartron Metrology, Sep 24, 2008
Leuze sensors have choice of spot size settings
Further development of the Leuze electronic ODS 96B optical distance sensors has resulted in the design of laser versions that come with a choice of light spot size settings of S through to XL.
News from Leuze Mayser, Sep 12, 2008
Solartron launches SI 3000 transducer controllers
The SI 3000 range of transducer controllers from Solartron Metrology provide a clear graphical display of single or dual channel inputs.
News from Solartron Metrology, Sep 9, 2008
Renishaw will showcase Renscan5 at TCT
Renishaw will demonstrate its Renscan5 5-axis coordinate measuring machine (CMM) measurement technology, which includes the award-winning REVO measuring head, at the TCT exhibition.
News from Renishaw, Sep 5, 2008
Macro releases linear and rotary position sensors
Macro Sensors has launched the Made in the USA line of linear and rotary position sensors in its New Capabilities brochure.
News from Macro Sensors, Sep 3, 2008
Non-contact position sensor exploits FPGA
Lion Precision has launched the ECL202 eddy-current displacement/position sensor.
News from Lion Precision, Sep 3, 2008
Fine-pitch test probes have non-magnetic version
Peak Test Services' fine-pitch test probes have a working travel of 2.0 mm and overall length of 16.5 mm and include a non-magnetic version.
News from Peak Test Services, Aug 5, 2008
Digital contact sensor simplifies measurements
Keyence has introduced an integrated contact sensor that simplifies the measurement of height and thickness and is easy to set up and use.
News from Keyence (UK), Aug 1, 2008
High-speed laser sensors enable 2D measurement
Keyence has introduced high speed laser sensors that can accurately measure the surface profile of targets in the X and Z directions and perform eight-point measurements in Z-axis.
News from Keyence (UK), Jul 11, 2008
Sub-mini sized photoelectric sensor verifies parts
Tiny photoelectric sensors, measuring 20 x 7,5 x 10mm, can be easily attached in slots, pockets and guide rails for a variety of assembly and handling applications.
News from Balluff UK, Jul 4, 2008
Optical distance sensor now measures up to 6m
The O1D optical distance sensor from ifm electronic now has a Class 1 laser that enables it to measure up to 6m and background supression extends to 100m.
News from IFM Electronic, May 28, 2008
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, May 9, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 14, 2008
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