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Melexis proud to receive “Supplier of the
Year 2009” award from Continental Automotive Group |
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 Melexis
is honored to be recognized as one of 12 suppliers, from Continental’s
more than 1000 vendors, for its excellence in supplying custom ICs.
Continental Automotive Group hosted 95 suppliers from around the globe
at its company headquarters in Hannover, Germany for its Supplier Day
2010 during which the company presented awards to successful suppliers
in six different materials categories. Mr. Brinkmann, Head of
Electronics Purchasing, Continental Automotive, awarded Melexis in the
Electronics Category for its excellence in supplying Custom ICs.
"Continental aspires to be one of the market-leading automotive
suppliers in the world, and this is inconceivable without our
long-standing suppliers, whose expertise and experience bolster our
development, production and logistics capabilities", said Dr. Brinkmann ... |
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Cognex advantage image engines combine
code reading and vision tools for OEM applications |
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 Cognex
Corporation introduced Advantage™ Image Engines, a family of
programmable vision devices for OEMs. Advantage Image Engines offer
superior 1D barcode and 2D Data Matrix code reading, plus a full suite
of industry-proven Cognex vision tools that make it possible to solve
even the most challenging inspection applications reliably. Advantage
Image Engines are designed for easy integration into commercial and
industrial equipment and feature a modular design that provides more
user control over lighting, communication, and optics. “Equipment makers
using image engines for code reading alone can now add powerful new
inspection capabilities,” said David Gantt, Vice President of Sales, OEM
Vision Engines. “Advantage Image Engines are the only code reading
devices that offer vision and give OEMs the added ability to detect
defects, locate features and analyze parts. As a leader in vision and ID
since 1981 and longtime supplier to OEMs in the semiconductor industry,
Cognex has a track record for solving the toughest vision problems and
for delivering high speed, reliable performance that minimizes
maintenance costs.” ... |
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Universal Programmer for PB-Series
Pressure Transmitters |
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 With
Baumer’s FlexProgrammer 9701, all
pressure transmitters of the PB
family can now easily be configured on PC. The battery-powered device
can be used to recalibrate the full scale and the zero signal, to
readjust the pressure range up to 20 % F.S., and for the data logging of
pressure and temperature signals. Furthermore, with the FlexProgrammer
the upper and lower output signals as well as the alarm output signal
can be parameterised. The FlexProgrammer 9701 features an easy
menu-based programming with control function. The data transfer is
executed via a USB interface. Beside the direct configuration on PC, the
tool also allows for remote programming of individual measuring devices
in situ, which makes the FlexProgrammer highly flexible and perfect for
mobile use in all environments. ... |
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New RoaDyn® S220 2-Component Measuring
Hub Meets Rolling Resistance Standards ISO 28580, SAE J1269 and ETRTO
117 |
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 Kistler
has expanded its range of multicomponent measuring hubs for tire test
stands. This complements the RoaDyn P5xy piezoelectric 5-component hubs
with the RoaDyn S220 2-component design including
strain gage
force
measuring technology. The S220 measuring hub Type 9289A103 measures
changes in rolling resistance in the tangential direction Fx as close as
possible to the tire footprint. The use of strain gage technology allows
static measurement of the contact force Fz and control of the test
stand. The RoaDyn S220 measuring hub meets the requirements of the
established rolling resistance standards ISO 28580, SAE J1269 and ETRTO
117 for passenger car tire load indices of up to 121. By contrast with
the torque and power measurement methods also used for rolling
resistance tests, the S220 relies on the force measurement method. By
measuring very close to the tire footprint the force method increases
accuracy by reducing parasitic losses. Subsequent data conversion
optimizes measurement precision on rolling resistance test stands by
eliminating the effect of crosstalk. Data output is analog in the case
of the RoaDyn S220 measuring hub and digital with the RoaDyn System 2000 ... |
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Fresh Approach to Cold Chain Monitoring
Enabled by Sensing Alliance |
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Melexis: Companies using new HF RFID Enabled Sensor IC partner to
create wireless sensing solutions for difficult, high moisture
applications. Proxima RF Technology Inc. and Phase IV Engineering, Inc.
have partnered to offer HF RFID enabled sensing products based on the
powerful, new Melexis MLX90129 sensor IC that allows new sensing
applications that previously would have been left on the drawing board.
Proxima RF designs 13.56MHz High Frequency (HF) readers and holds a
patent on integrating readers in handheld devices while Phase IV
Engineering provides complete wireless and embedded sensing solutions.
Terry Rachwalski, VP Business Development for Proxima RF says, “Data
loggers and passive sensing in high moisture or sensitive applications
like cold chain, pharmaceuticals and construction require contactless
data transfer. The fit between our experience with 13.56MHz RFID readers
and Phase IV’s competency in sensor design, calibration, packaging and
manufacture allows us to offer new solutions to old problems.” Proxima
RF will offer a product line of passive battery-less sensors,
data-loggers and HF RFID enabled probes and a variety of readers in
specific market verticals. Rachwalski went on to say that they would
concentrate on combining elements such as temperature, humidity, light
and shock. Phase IV Engineering COO, Scott Dalgleish, COO responded,
“Proxima RF will be leveraging our expertise in embedded and wireless
sensing. ... |
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No-compromise color detection, Optimized
colorCONTROL color sensor range from Eltrotec |
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 ELTROTEC:
Not only the color itself, but the intensity and saturation also need to
be detected − for 25 years, the
color sensors from Eltrotec have used
the comparative tristimulus method. The tried-and-tested WLCS-M 40
series from the colorCONTROL color sensor range has been optimized with
a new, higher performance LED light source which covers a wider spectrum
of colors, thus allowing checks of passing items with larger ranges and
distance tolerances. The functions from the colorCONTROL range that are
actually used depend on the application. Teach-in or modern graphical
user interfaces, fiber optic technology or fixed optics and RGB, Lab,
truecolour or HSI for color analysis are just a few examples of the
selection criteria available. In a lot of factories today, batches are
changed many times every shift. Therefore it must be possible to adapt
the sensor quickly and reliably via teach-in functions. Using the system
control unit, the same sensor is also capable of learning the most
subtle nuances of color and intensity with a pre-selectable tolerance or
a switching hysteresis. ... |
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Not a question of taste |
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 Krohne:
The position of the control valve in
flowmeters can be crucial when
measuring gas flow, regardless of whether the valves are built into the
device or separate. If a valve is used to reduce the flow at the inlet
of the measuring device, the pressure in the measuring tube behind the
valve is reduced. Because gases are compressible, this change in
operating pressure results in a significant measurement error. For
example, a pressure reduction from 5 to 4 bars of absolute pressure in
the measuring tube of a variable area flowmeter results in a measurement
error of almost 12 %. Therefore, more or less gas flows unnoticed
through the device than is displayed. However, when the valve is
positioned at the outlet, the drop in pressure does not occur until
after the measuring tube and thus does not affect measurement. For this
reason, KROHNE offers the "control valve at the outlet" version for its
DK series. The DK series consists of a range of low volume flowmeters
with glass or metal cones used in many different applications ranging
from inlet pipes to gas chromatography and gas inertisation measurements
in chemistry to the measurement of gases used for anaesthesia in
hospitals. ... |
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NEW Subminiature Compression Load Cells |
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 Stellar
Technology introduces the new subminiature series VLC856
compression load cells. Small in size - with diameters from 0.38”
and heights of only 0.13” - these load cells deliver exceptional 0.50%
accuracy for ranges from 10 to 1,000 lbf. Micro-Welded stainless steel
construction provides for a much more repeatable, reliable, and rugged
product. Standard output for the Model VLC856 is 2 mV/V and electrical
termination consists of a 4-conductor Teflon cable with braided
stainless-steel shielding and an integral temperature and zero balance
board. The VLC856 is temperature compensated from 70° to 170°F, and the
temperature effect on zero and span is minimal at 0.01%/°F, insuring
reliable performance. These load cells have a standard operating
temperature range of -40° to 250°F, with an optional operating range
from -65° to 400°F offered. ... |
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New Conductivity Sensor From IST |
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 IST
has employed thin film technology to develop a conductivity sensor for
measuring the concentration of ions in an electrolyte. By measuring the
voltage drop between two current electrodes, the conductivity of a
substance can be determined. The operating temperature range of the
sensor is 0°C to +90°C, and its measurement range is ~5μS/cm to
~20mS/cm. Temperature Compensation: The conductivity sensor developed by
IST consists of two current electrodes, two measuring electrodes and a
platinum temperature sensor for compensation. The sensor has an
integrated class B 100Ω or 1000Ω temperature sensor. Since the
conductivity of an electrolyte depends heavily on the temperature of the
medium, it is important to have accurate temperature compensation. The
platinum RTD is located on the sensor, directly at the point of
measurement to assure accuracy. Applications in Water Quality:
Conductivity sensors have an important application in determining water
quality, measuring the concentration of ions found in the water. IST’s
conductivity sensor is ideal for this application ... |
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AED digital transducer electronics for
analog SG transducers |
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 When analog transducers using
strain gage technology (SG) are integrated
into a superordinate system, the analog signals usually have to be
digitized. HBM’s new AED transducer electronics are now available for
this purpose. They make it very easy to integrate analog standard load
cells into a digital environment. Transducer electronics are equipped
with different fieldbus interfaces, such as CANOpen, DeviceNet and
Profibus DP V1, as well as serial RS232 and RS485 interfaces. It is
quick and easy to activate the AED via these interfaces with a PC, for
example. Efficient digital filters, sampling rate adjustment,
characteristic curves, linearization and more than 100 structured
commands can be parameterized in this way. The different fieldbus
interfaces ensure that there is never any problem integrating into a
wide variety of superordinate applications. All the inputs and outputs
of the transducer electronics are electrically isolated. Use under harsh
ambient conditions is also assured by degree of protection IP65. The
compact AED can thus also be installed right next to the strain gage
transducer. ... |
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Optical Measurement of gear teeth |
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 Profile
scanners (model scanCONTROL 2800-25) from Ortenburg-based sensor
specialist Micro-Epsilon are able to generate digital 3D images
of gear teeth and so can be used to measure the run-out characteristics
of gear shafts with plug-in toothing, bevel gears with hypoid toothing
and similar axial components. As gear wheels can warp during
manufacture, the run-out requires inspection. The extent of the
“ovality” and the direction in which it should be adjusted must be
determined for any adjustment of the workpiece. Special measuring
instruments use high-precision
laser scanners that enable automatic
adjustment of the workpiece, quickly and precisely. The scanCONTROL
2800-25 laser line scanner with a 25mm measuring range digitises the 3D
structure of the tooth area and so is used for these types of
application. The scanners achieve a measuring rate of up to 256,000
points per second. The sensor can be configured quickly and easily using
the new Configuration Tools software. ... |
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