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Low profile sensors measure loads cheaply
A family of integrated capacitive low profile, load sensors measure loads (weights) easily and at more than half the cost of currently available weighing products.
News from Loadstar Sensors, May 10, 2005
Threaded probe insertion torque tools are preset
Preset torque tools for the correct and consistent insertion of threaded probes into their receptacles, ensuring that they are not damaged by over-tightening.
News from Peak Test Services, May 5, 2005
Accelerometers suit automotive and aerospace use
Among 50 new products - including various accelerometers, force transducers and hammers - are two accelerometers for automotive and aerospace applications.
News from Brüel and Kjaer, Apr 27, 2005
Strain gauges, sensors have enhanced performance
Strain gauges and sensors have enhanced performance, are low cost, have excellent creep performance with temperature, superior long-term stability and a wide range of standard and custom designs.
News from StrainSense, Apr 26, 2005
System identifies individual pressure sensors
PiezoSmart is an active system for automatic identification of individual pressure sensors and is used for automated setting of the parameters of measuring chains (plug and measure).
News from Kistler Instruments, Apr 25, 2005
Receptacle design allows rapid probe replacement
Receptacle features an insulated dual-contact arrangement that allows a probe to be fitted and replaced in the receptacle without any wiring or de-soldering.
News from Peak Test Services, Apr 18, 2005
Ultra-miniature photo sensor is powerful
Banner Engineering has introduced new World-Beam Q12 Series ultra-miniature photoelectric sensors.
News from Banner Engineering, Apr 18, 2005
Miniature sensors offer beam choice
True miniaturisation in inductive style housings is offered by sensors available as diffuse, retro-reflective and thru-beam types, plus a fixed-focus variant in a square and tubular housings.
News from Balluff UK, Apr 18, 2005
Transducer/transmitter calibration done easily
Portable multi-function calibrator gives imultaneous, or seperate generation and measurement for accurate and easy transducer/transmitter calibration.
News from Caltest Instruments, Mar 7, 2005
Ultrasonic sensors feature easy installation
Ultrasonic sensors feature easy installation and teach-in programming and extend the capabilities of ultrasonic sensors into applications where space is at a premium.
News from Honeywell Control Systems, Mar 7, 2005
Displacement sensors have own electronics
Inductive displacement sensors have built in electronics, which allows each unit to be set up for any displacement range within its total measurement range.
News from Techni Measure, Feb 28, 2005
Inexpensive sensor analyses 400 images/s
Inexpensive sensor, analysing 400 imgaes/s, allows manufacturers to easily and cost effectively inspect multiple features on 100% of products at each stage of production.
News from Cognex UK, Feb 25, 2005
Ultrasonic sensors OK'd for hazardous locations
Family of ultrasonic sensors that provide a reliable, non-contact method of determining distance or level measurements are now CSA approved for hazardous locations.
News from Scientific Technologies, Feb 23, 2005
Device detects any transparent glass shape
Retro-reflective device designed for the detection of transparent materials of any shape - especially glass containers - uses the auto-collimation principle.
News from Sensopart UK, Feb 11, 2005
Ultra-short switch probe tests cable harnesses
An ultra-short switch probe designed for testing of cable harnesses and automotive electrical systems is half the length of its competitors' products and fits in confined spaces.
News from Peak Test Services, Feb 10, 2005
Magnetic sensors replace Hall effect devices
Inertial Aerosystems has launched a range of low cost, surface mount, magnetic sensors which accurately measure linear and angular displacement and offer better performance than Hall Effect devices.
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK, Feb 7, 2005
Signal conditioner supports LVDT, RVDT or VRT
Macro Sensors has introduced a new single-channel DIN-rail mounted modular signal condition that supports LVDT, RVDT or half-bridge inductive sensors.
News from Macro Sensors, Feb 4, 2005
Tiny photoelectric sensors scan long range
Now available are tiny photoelectric sensors in diffuse - with or without background suppression - retro-reflective or through-beam types that offer long scan ranges and fast response times.
News from Balluff UK, Feb 2, 2005
Vision sensor offers high speed error-proofing
Able to accurately sense and evaluate over 10,000 objects/minute, a vision sensor can validate the height and width of parts, location of labels or detect the edge of materials.
News from Banner Engineering, Jan 26, 2005
European sensor applications centre
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has opened a European sensor applications centre in Annecy, France that will provide state-of-the-art technical support.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, Jan 13, 2005
Hardware enables simple sensor networking
Electronic hardware enables simple networking of a variety of temperature, pressure, humidity, or other physical measurand sensors with DC voltage or current output.
News from Solartron Metrology, Dec 1, 2004
Linear encoder has retractable SS cable
Linear Encoder features a 50 inch retractable stainless steel cable, allowing for unusual measuring configurations and can be mounted well away from harsh environments.
News from Red Lion Controls BV, Nov 30, 2004
Linear encoders raise flexibility and accuracy
Linear encoders are being used by a leading developer of pick and place machines for the electronic industry to cope with increased demands for acccuracy and flexibility.
News from Renishaw, Nov 30, 2004
Threaded step probes made for pin-depth checking
Threaded step probes, offered offered with a choice of flat or rounded head, aid in the checking of electrical connectivity and correct pin length in female connectors.
News from Peak Test Services, Nov 22, 2004
Radial sealed connector reduces installed length
Rugged, spring-loaded AC/DC-operated LVDTs are for dimensional or position measurement in harsh environments such as automotive factories, forges and foundries.
News from Macro Sensors, Nov 16, 2004
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