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Laser displacement sensors use triangulation
Laser triangulation displacement sensors with a 54kHz sampling frequency have a high level of options as standard, and offer impressive resolution and ranges from 0.5mm to 400mm.
News from Sensors UK (29 March 2006)
Anglem measurement sensors have own electronics
Inductive displacement sensors offer measurements from 30 deg up to 90 deg full-scale range and most types are available with built in electronics requiring a simple DC voltage supply.
News from Techni Measure (27 March 2006)
Software develops powerful probing routines
An addition to a new generation of easy-to-use probing and process control software can be used to develop powerful probing routines for both contact and non-contact laser probes. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (24 March 2006)
Machine vision sensors detect/inspect without PLC
Inspection machine vision sensors are believed to be the first and only sensors in the world that use patterns to detect and inspect parts, providing unmatched reliability with no PLC.
News from Cognex UK (23 March 2006)
Low-cost vision sensors analyse too
Vision sensors combine all P4 vision inspection and analysis tools into one self-contained housing and have multiple analysis tools that make inspection of multiple features easier.
News from Banner Engineering (21 March 2006)
Narrow laser beam detects 'hard to see' objects
Laser adjustable-field sensors' narrow visible beam detects small objects and accurately detects 'hard to see' objects, on dark backgrounds, such as recessed, milled or bored holes.
News from Banner Engineering (20 March 2006)
Hall sensor used for positioning without encoder
Believed to be the first analog Hall sensor for the positioning of linear motors without encoder, and is done simply by mounting the reading head on the coil unit surface.
News from Tecnotion BV (17 March 2006)
Colour sensor gives more intelligent conbtrol
A color sensor with four discrete outputs plus RGB analog outputs from EMX Industries combines discrete and analog outputs in one sensor to give more intelligent control over processes.
News from EMX Industries (10 March 2006)
Full 3-axis magnetic sensor is low-cost
Low cost, high performance, full 3-axis magnetic sensor is ideal where space and weight is at a premium and has many advantages over fluxgate magnetic sensors. Brochure available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 3 March 2006)
Metrology and probe Web site set up for MACH
To help visitors with their planning for the UK's MACH 2006 exhibition a metrology systems and probe manufacturer has set up a special Web site that gives full details of its activities at the show. Brochure available
News from Renishaw ( 2 March 2006)
Encoders and motion analysis tools to be shown
MACH exhibitor offers systems to improve machine tool and CMM productivity as well as a range of compact optical, laser interferometer and magnetic position feedback encoder systems. Brochure available
News from Renishaw ( 1 March 2006)
Optical distance sensor is more accurate
Latest optical distance sensor, with membrane keypad for simple set-up, brings significant user benefits in terms of improved accuracy, fast detection and an increase in configuration possibilities. Brochure available
News from Leuze Mayser Electronic (28 February 2006)
Latest position feedback encoders to be shown
As well as position feedback encoder systems, a Koran exhibition will show motion analysis software demonstrated in conjunction with a laser interferometer measurement system for machine calibration. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (21 February 2006)
Toolmaking innovations appear at Indian show
For India's mould and die industry, a new tool recognition system for high-speed broken tool detection, part inspection software, and a high accuracy touch probe will be introduced at DieMould India. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (17 February 2006)
Special web site launched for sensor exhibition
Renishaw has created a Web site containing new product announcements for the UK's MTEC exhibition - it gives full details of of compact optical and magnetic position feedback encoder systems. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (13 February 2006)
Diffuse optical sensors have range up to 10m
Diffuse optical sensors can now have a much larger sensing range - up to 10m - by using a photonic mixer device chip, which combines time-of-flight measurement onto a single cost-effective chip. Brochure available
News from IFM Electronic ( 6 February 2006)
Optical sensor measures distance to 1mm
Lower cost laser sensor that measures distance to within 1mm at high ranges has sensor element and electronics for signal evaluation integrated on a single silicon chip. Brochure available
News from IFM Electronic ( 1 February 2006)
Metrology products assist Turkish manufacturing
A major focus at Kalite 2006 will be products for CNC machine tools, including a compact touch probe for machining centres and mill-turn machines and a system for high-speed tool breakage detection. Brochure available
News from Renishaw ( 1 February 2006)
Micro sensors measure for mini displacements
For very small linear displacement measurements, micro-miniature displacement sensors are so small that there is even one model with only a 1.5mm full-scale range.
News from Techni Measure (17 January 2006)
Free electronic probe stylus catalogue issued
A free CD features a wide range of electronic probe styli that will be of interest to all users of touch probes, whether installed on CMMs, CNC machine tools or portable measuring arms. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (12 January 2006)
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