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Ultraflat Reflective Beam Sensor RLF24 |
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operating conditions require extraordinary solutions. This applies
especially for
photoelectric sensors. With as little as 1,7mm thickness RLF24 is
the world’s flattest reflective beam optical sensor. MICROmote® - STM’s
micro
optical sensors with separate amplifiers have unrivalled optical
performance in conjunction with the smallest possible body volume. With
the latest ultraflat model RLF24 STM now offers yet another
extraordinary sensor design from this product family for optical
detection under difficult mounting conditions. With only 1,7mm body
thickness (!) and side-looking configuration this sensor fits into the
smallest gaps. Its development was not only focused on saving
installation space. This remarkable opto sensor has been
uncompromisingly designed for precise optical detection. The RLF24 is
unique in a number of technical characteristics from other optical
sensors ... |
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Linear Inductive Encoder Kit |
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 POSIC
introduces a highly miniaturized incremental
inductive
encoder kit IT3401 for linear applications. The sensor-head measures
only 11 x 11 mm with a thickness of 0.9 mm and has A quad B and Index
output signals. The linear scale is a 0.6 mm thick and 7.5 mm wide
PCB-strip that comes in different lengths. The resolution ranges from
0.3 um at a speed of 0.2 m/s to 150 um at 50 m/s. Typical applications
are in the mechatronics and motion-control domains as position feedback
device for magnetic actuators like brushed and brushless motors, voice
coil actuators, solenoids, linear drives and more. Markets served
include industrial, robotics, medical, instrumentation, laboratory
automation, office equipment. Evaluation kits containing 2 cabled
sensors, ... |
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The Tailor-made Measuring Shaft |
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is rarely much room spare in modern machines, due to designs that
optimise the use of space. Thus the traditional method of attaching
instrumentation to the machine elements is not always possible.
MANNER Sensortelemetrie offers high-precision measuring technology
for such applications. The flexible circuit board and the rotor antenna
unit, with a height of only 3 mm, can be virtually wrapped around the
shaft. The measuring technology is also well-protected below an
oil-proof and waterproof encapsulation. Regardless of whether shafts or
flanges, sleeves or shaft couplings, every component can become an
intelligent measurement object. This way, the original parts are used
and no effort is required to design special sensors. The measuring range
and the zero point can be remotely adjusted online with a 16-bit
resolution (automatic zeroing).
Torques,
strains,
forces,
temperatures,
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vibrations can be recorded ... |
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PCB Piezotronics acquires assests of RS
Technologies Ltd. |
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PCB Piezotronics is proud to announce that it has acquired a
substantial portion of assets and intellectual property from RS
Technologies Ltd, a leading supplier of
load cells,
torque
transducers, wheel
force transducers, and fastening/assembly test
equipment to the Automotive, Aerospace, Power Tool, and Heavy Equipment
industries. PCB Piezotronics completed the acquisition through PCB Load
& Torque, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, which purchased the RS
Technologies Ltd. assets and which will own and operate the newly
acquired business. PCB Load & Torque, Inc. will operate out of the
existing RS Technologies Ltd. world headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI
and employ many of the current RS Technologies Ltd. production,
engineering, and support staff, who bring many years of experience and
expertise in their respective areas. A new website for PCB Load &
Torque, Inc. has been launched with updated product information and news
here: www.pcbloadtorque.com. This acquisition strengthens the current
PCB Piezotronics portfolio, which already covers a wide variety of
sensing and signal conditioning technologies. With the addition of many
new products ... |
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Testing time for business jet |
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Technology Ltd: Development and qualification testing of three flap
system actuators for the eagerly awaited new Falcon 7X business jet is
being performed on a test rig designed and built by Comar Engineering in
Wolverhampton and incorporating an innovative non-contact
torque transducer. The whole Falcon 7X project is packed with
innovation, from the virtual design techniques used in the early stages
that compressed the development time to a level totally unexpected in
the aviation industry, through to the choice of electric actuators
rather than hydraulic for driving the flight control surfaces. It will
be the world’s first fly-by-wire business jet, offering the pilots
benefits previously only enjoyed in fighter jets such as precise flight
path control and automatic trim adjustments during configuration
changes. Carrying up to 19 passengers it is a long range aircraft that
can operate from modest airfield; as such it could help to change the
face of business travel in the coming decades. Comar built a test rig
incorporating 22Nm and 200Nm TorqSense transducers from Sensor
Technology in Bicester for the development and qualification testing of
three flap system actuators, including Production Acceptance Tests,
Performance, Endurance, Mechanical Fatigue and Mechanical Strength tests ... |
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Cognex offers new vision tools for solar
cell inspection |
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Cognex Corporation has further expanded its range of inspection
solutions for solar cell manufacturing processes. The new VisionPro®
Solar Toolbox includes pre-configured software tools for the most common
vision alignment and inspection applications in photovoltaic (PV) solar
production. With the addition of the Solar Toolbox, users have the
option of working either with the basic VisionPro software library, or
using the pre-configured tool set as a starting point for setting up
vision inspection and alignment applications. VisionPro software’s full
range of industry-leading tools for location, identification, and
inspection can also be leveraged throughout the value chain to help
manufacturers achieve higher quality, faster throughput, and better
process control. “Efficient solar cell manufacturing needs very
high-performance vision to handle tougher inspections, faster production
speeds, and enable full wafer-to-panel traceability,” said Markku
Jaaskelainen, Executive Vice President and Business Unit Manager for
Vision Software. “As the solar production process advances and becomes
more automated, using vision will be a critical way for manufacturers to
achieve process efficiencies, improve equipment performance and control
production costs.” ... |
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Flow control per ultrasonic |
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its Type 8081 ultrasonic flow transmitter, Bürkert Fluid Control
Systems launches a completely new transmitter for monitoring or
controlling aqueous solutions. Applications include monitoring the
cooling water during robot welding, injection moulding, die casting, as
well as monitoring coolants in metal cutting applications. Thanks to the
ultrasonic technology, the 8081 is also ideal for all applications where
flow in a highly dynamic range (up to 1:500) needs to be measured with
great accuracy (2% oR + 0.01% FS) using sensors with no moving parts.
This very high dynamic range significantly restricts the types of
suitable
flow sensors. Measurement principle: The measurement principle
behind the 8081 is based on the transit time technique: two piezo-electric
sound converters (transmitter-receiver) transmit and receive the sound
waves. The sound travel times are measured in the nanosecond range. The
crucial point is that the
ultrasonic signal moves faster in the flow
direction than in the opposite direction: the difference in transit time
is directly proportional to the flow speed and can therefore be used to
determine the flow rate. An integrated patented measurement pipe
generates an homogenous flow profile ... |
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Compact profile sensor for defined
measurement tasks |
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 Micro-Epsilon’s
range of compact profile scanners has been expanded with the new
scanCONTROL 2710 sensor. This sensor series has an extremely compact
housing with integrated controller. The scanCONTROL 2710 provides a
complete solution for simple measurement tasks. Angles, steps and
positions can be recognised and tracked. The same is also possible for
profiles, including adhesive beads, weld seams, grooves and gaps. After
the sensor has been configured using the set-up software supplied as
standard, the system runs in standalone mode and can be connected
directly to a controller. Using the integrated controller, the sensor
can perform data acquisition, profile calculations and measured value
generation for the complete measurement field and at full resolution at
100Hz. The compact design of the sensor makes it particularly flexible,
either as a stationary measurement unit or in moving mode on, for
example, a robot. A small output module for DIN rail mounting is
available enabling the conversion of data into common fieldbus systems.
Using this, measurement results can be output using digital or analogue
modules for evaluation or further processing. The profile information is
obtained by using a static laser line, which is projected onto the
target surface. The diffusely reflected light is replicated on a sensor
matrix by a high quality optical system. The sensor calculates profile
data directly from the camera image and the relevant ... |
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Identify Barcodes, Matrix Codes and
Printed Characters with VeriSens® Vision Sensors |
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 Baumer
Electric: The new series 1800 VeriSens® vision sensor allows
barcodes, matrix codes and printed characters to be read automatically.
By supporting all common 1D and 2D codes, including EAN, UPC, and ECC200
the series 1800 guarantees flexibility for identification and inspection
tasks. In addition, information on the quality of printed codes can be
used to improve the labeling process. The series 1800 comes with an
integrated optical character recognition (OCR) function and permits the
reading of any character or numeric sequence without time-consuming font
training. Thus, applications e.g. to identify incorrect serial numbers
or expired product dates can be easily solved. The identification
functions of the series 1800 together with the enhanced functionality
for the control of position, location, presence and completeness allow a
wide range of applications, e.g. in packaging industry or handling,
where parts must be properly identified and inspected in any conceivable
location and position. The series 1800 VeriSens® vision sensor ... |
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“Under high voltage“ precise and stable -
the new Metallux high voltage resistors |
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 Metallux
AG based in Korb near Stuttgart added some new designs to its high
voltage resistor portfolio. With increased performance requirements
often coupled with reduced space, precision, stability and electric
strength are greatly valued. Amongst a variety of different resistors
for all branches and areas, the new high precision resistor HPR, out of
the Metallux high voltage resistor family, offers high long term
stability together with low tolerance. Features: Model HPR 968 offers
with a diameter of 8mm a variety of resistor values from 1M – 50G Ohm
and lengths ranging from 27,0mm up to 153mm. Tolerance values of 0,1% to
1% are possible. An extremely good temperature coefficient starts at
10ppm/K. A VCR of typical <0,75 ppm/V with the HPR 968.2 up to <0,08 ppm/V
distinguishes this model. Various possibilities of applications:
Metallux high voltage resistors and high voltage divider in thick film
technology are due to their absolute precision and superb temperature
stability especially suited for following applications ... |
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Precision sensory in medical technology –
the use of foil sensors in medical appliances |
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 Sensor
elements are used in numerous ways to measure and control changes and
deviations. For many years Metallux AG, located in Korb near
Stuttgart, supplies the medical industry with mostly custom specific
products. The new flexible foil sensor MetaPot is used as a linear and
angular sensor in custom specific applications. Safety, precision,
soundness and reliability are a hallmark of this new generation of foil
sensors. Medical instruments and products need to comply with the
highest demands. Be it for diagnose, treatment or as an aid to
compensate for disability or ailments – sensor systems will be called
upon in most instances. The medical technology consists of various
areas. These are from diagnose and treatment of illness to therapy and
rehabilitation up to improvement for people with disabilities and to
support their mobility. Following examples in diagnose, treatment,
therapy and rehabilitation will show, how important sensory has become
in medical technology. Infusionpump syringes are used for consistent
dosage of medication. It is important that dosage is always consistent.
Sensors are used as precise measurement system to ... |
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Optical distance sensors with maximal
resolution |
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 With
the optical
distance sensors ODSL 9, Leuze electronic has extended its
family of
optical distance sensors and set new benchmarks for speed,
precision, compact design and comfortable operation. The devices feature
high precision up to 0.01 mm and short measurement times. The new
optical
laser distance sensors ODSL 9 are designed to be used in precision
applications of mechanical engineering and work according to the
triangulation principle. Like Leuze electronic's other optical distance
sensors, they stand out with high ranges relative to resolution. The
devices are available in two types, one with a resolution of 0.1 mm and
a measurement range of 50 to 450 mm, and the other with a resolution of
0.01 mm and a measurement range of 50 to 100 mm. Their speed is stunning
with a measurement acquisition rate of 500 Hz independent of measurement
distance and object characteristics. This turns the new ODSL 9's into
the ideal solution, in particular for moving applications. The speed can
also be used for filtering measurement values and for preprocessing via
statistical functions, allowing even more precise measurements to be
generated. The devices operate largely independent of object
characteristics and are nearly insensitive to gloss and structures. The
temperature stability in effect also contributes to precision. The
compact structure of the ODSL 9's in relation to their performance is a
first for optical distance sensors ... |
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