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e2v technologies does it again |
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12th Queen’s Award for Essex-based manufacturer. Essex-based technology
innovator, e2v technologies, has once again been recognized for
technical excellence in product design and manufacture. Adding to
previous awards for innovation and export achievement, e2v has today
been awarded its 12th Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Award was
granted in the Innovation category, for the design and manufacture of
imaging sensors and cameras used in aerospace, medical and scientific
imaging systems. The winning technology is used in e2v’s expanding range
of L3Vision™ Charge Coupled Device (CCD) sensors. These sensors can
achieve outstanding performance in low light conditions enabling new
advances in life science research. The technology also allows high
resolution imaging for astronomical, surveillance, reconnaissance and
security applications and is supplied either as sensors for further
integration into customers’ camera systems or as complete cameras. e2v
technologies’ Imaging Sensors Group designs and manufactures CCD sensors
for the world’s most innovative space, medical and scientific imaging
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New management team at KROHNE France |
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KROHNE France has a new management team of Michael Dubbick and
Detlef Jacobi with immediate effect. KROHNE’s French subsidiary in
Romans produces state-of-the-art level measuring instruments. |
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Michael Dubbick, also managing director of the KROHNE Group, explains:
“Together with Detlef Jacobi, I aim to drive forward the current and
further development of the site and the products at KROHNE France even
more voraciously than in the past. Once we have set this course, we will
put management back in local hands.” Both Michael Dubbick and Detlef
Jacobi, the technical director of the KROHNE Group, have extensive
experience in France. Information: KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG,
Thomas Zimmerling, E-Mail: TZimmerling@krohne.de.
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e2v technologies’ CCD image sensors make
significant contributions to space science |
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e2v’s imaging CCD (charge coupled device) technology is making
significant contributions to space science. Currently orbiting Mars,
Venus and Earth, amongst other planetary bodies, the image sensing
technology is helping to provide unprecedented scientific data on the
planets in our solar system. Programmes that e2v is involved with
include ESA’s Venus Express, ESA’s Mars Express, NASA’s Mars
Reconnaissance Orbiter and ESA’s Envisat. ESA’s Venus Express commenced
its orbit of Venus on 11 April, five months after its launch from
Kazakhstan. An e2v startracking device incorporated into the
spacecraft’s startracker camera has been scanning the stars as it
travels, in order to help guide the craft to Venus, our nearest
planetary neighbour. The imaging device in the startracker will next
help to pinpoint targets to support the study of the chemistry and
composition of Venus’ hot, high pressure atmosphere. Data collected
across approximately 500 Earth days will provide unprecedented detail on
the planet’s surface and history, and should help scientists to
understand more about climate change on Earth. This specialist design of
high resolution and high sensitivity CCD is proving popular with
missions of this type. A similar sensor ... |
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FISO Technologies signs a representation
agreement with Sensortek |
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FISO Technologies, a subsidiary of Roctest Ltd (TSX:RTT) and a
leading manufacturer of high-quality fiber optic sensors and measurement
systems for challenging and demanding applications, announces that it
has signed a Representative Agreement with Sensortek Inc. According to
FISO this appointment is reflective of the company's ongoing commitment
to expand its reach into the US market. In their new role as part of the
FISO team, Sensortek Inc. personnel will cover the Sensor Market in
Southern California, in the following counties: Imperial, San Diego,
Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Kern, San Bernardo, Santa Barbara, Ventura,
Los Angeles, Orange as well as in Clark county in Nevada. According to
Francois Pelletier, Vice-President Sales & Marketing at FISO
Technologies « We are very excited to welcome this great agency to the
FISO family. We are confident this new partnership will be advantageous
for FISO, Sensortek Inc. and, most importantly, our customers ». ... |
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4B Touchswitch |
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Belt misalignment on an elevator is a problem that is difficult to solve
because it needs to be adapted for each elevator and type of elevator.
When traditional techniques are used such as inductive, magnetic and
capacitance sensors, different factors need to be considered: |
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elevator size, bucket size, bucket type (steel, stainless steel,
“plastic”, aluminium…), type of transported product, because in this case it is the
buckets that the sensors detect. This is not always easy and sometimes difficult to realize. The TOUCHSWITCH is a new type of stainless steel sensor that has been
designed to solve the problem of belt misalignment detection in zone 20
on conveyors and especially on elevators. The Touchswitch reacts to the
pressure exerted on its front cover by the misaligned belt or pulley.
The sensor communicates with a relay contact which triggers an alarm or
stops the machine. ... |
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"S" Beam load cells for tensile test
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The overall accuracy and stability of the DBB range of "S" beam load
cells of Applied Measurements Ltd make them suitable for use in
top quality high performance tensile test machines. The "S" beam
configuration with female threads at each end makes them ideal for
in-line tension measurement equipment, secured to the base of the
machine or moving cross head, with the appropriate jaws or grips fitted
to suit the product being tested. Produced in ranges from 0-0.5kg to
0-20,00kg the DBB series offers the equipment manufacturer the ability
to produce tensile test equipment suitable for measuring in a diverse
amount of applications. Extremes include measuring the strength of human
hair to development specimens of exotic high strength steels. Other
features of the DBB load cells that make them desirable for the tensile
test machine builders include, an overall accuracy 0.03% and excellent
long term and temperature stability. ... |
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Ubiwave and ZMD Introduce first full
Sub-1 GHz Mesh Networking Workbench |
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Combined UbiNet™ mesh network using ZMD44102 RF transceivers opens up
new markets for reliable wireless control. Zele, Belgium and Embedded
Systems Conference Silicon Valley, USA – Ubiwave and ZMD today
announced the availability of its complete ‘sub-1 GHz workbench’
solution built on top of the ZMD44102 RF transceiver. The ZMD44102 is
being launched by ZMD at the Embedded Systems Show in San Jose,
California. The ZMD44102 is the only commercially available IEEE
802.15.4 compliant sub-1 GHz transceiver and is software configurable to
operate in frequency bands available in most parts of the world. The
sub-1 GHz workbench solution complements Ubiwave’s existing offering of
2.4GHz solutions already deployed in the fields of safety & security and
healthcare. It opens up the field for specific applications where range
and performance requirements cannot be met by other technologies, e.g.
in the field of asset management and automated meter reading (‘AMR’).
These solutions need low power, long range communication, and very high
reliability, now offered by the combination of the UbiNet™ mesh
networking protocol and the ZMD44102. The UbiNet™ mesh network solution
is a one-stop-shop offering for integrating wireless mesh technology
into sensor products. ... |
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MAZeT presents new color sensor board
"Colorimeter 2" MTCS-C2 |
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MAZeT GmbH, a leading system house for industrial electronics and
supplier of the JENCOLOUR product range, will showcase at SENSOR+TEST
2006 in Hall 4, Stand 264 in Nuremberg from May 30 to June 1, 2006 a new
color sensor board. The new "Colorimeter 2" MTCS-C2 offers a hardware
solution for the measurement of active light sources such as LED mixed
color control. |
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As an additional highlight, MAZeT will present the recently introduced
multi-channel transimpedance amplifiers MTI04CS/CQ. The new JENCOLOUR
signal amplifier is particularly suited for use in preparing signals
from sensors with current outputs. MTCS-C2 "Colorimeter 2" color sensor
board for the measurement of active light sources such as LED mixed
color control. In addition to its IC solutions, MAZeT now offers a
board-level solution, MTCS-C2 (Colorimeter 2), based on its MTCS
component range. Apart from the color sensor IC, the MTCS-C2 board also
integrates the complete signal processing, including the interface and
measurement control and can be adapted during a design-in project. The
following components are integrated: MTCSiCS true colour sensor, ... |
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Type 4005A... – Absolute Pressure
Measurement |
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The M5-size piezoresistive pressure sensor Type 4005A... is designed for
measuring absolute pressure in engines. A so-called DCE sensor (DCE =
Direct Chip Exposure), it does not have a steel diaphragm for separating
media, but is exposed directly to the medium. |
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The piezoresistive silicon measuring element is placed behind a
protective shield and provided with a protective coating. Thanks to a
special coating the sensor is able to withstand typical fuel and
lubricating oil vapours. A good deal of flexibility in mounting is
achieved thanks to the sensor’s compact design, so that it can always be
located in the optimum position for measurements in the intake system.
In addition to small dimensions, this design achieves superb linearity,
low hysteresis and a high natural frequency. Used in conjunction with
the piezoresistive amplifier module, the SCP signal conditioning system
and PiezoSmart® automatic sensor identification, the new Type 4005A...
constitutes a powerful measuring system which is very easy to operate. ... |
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PCIM Europe 2006 - Analog and
Mixed-Signal-ASICs and ASSPs for Low Power and High Voltage Applications |
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PREMA Semiconductor is exhibiting for the first time at this year's PCIM
Europe in Nuremberg from 30 May to 01 June 2006. Our location is Hall
12, Booth 12-345. The German semiconductor manufacturer PREMA
Semiconductor GmbH offers in-house production of analog and
mixed-signal ASICs for medium and high quantities. |
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The applied ModuS U6 process allows to realize ICs with supply voltages
from 0.9V up to 100V. Further on, PREMA now offers ASSPs for several
applications. At this year´s PCIM the new LED drivers will be
demonstrated. One example is the new 0.9V-driver PR4401 that supplies up
to three white LEDs out of one 1.5V battery cell. Because only one
external component is required, it is particularly suited for
small-sized applications such as LED torches or LCD backlighting.
Another ASSP is the PR4004, that allows to operate a 40-channel LED
display with an external microcontroller. ... |
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SENSOR+TEST 2006 – The Measurement Fair.
Novelties in Nürnberg: a first glance |
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From 30 May to 1 June 2006 the 13th International Trade Fair for
Sensors, Measuring and Testing Technology will be held at the Exhibition
Centre Nürnberg. Worldwide, this is the most important forum for the
entire product and service spectrum, ranging from sensors to evaluation
systems and offering solutions for measuring, testing, and monitoring
tasks in practically all industries. |
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Integrated for the first time are the MeasComp Area, the Action Area,
where live demonstrations will be presented and six conferences. Also
parallel the two trade fairs SMT/HYBRID/PACKAGING and PCIM Europe will
be held. In conjunction with all these events at one venue, the
SENSOR+TEST 2006 provides a highly attractive line-up for the
presentation of the numerous innovations and fair novelties offered by
the more than 500 exhibitors. Geometric parameters: Tilt and inclination
sensors can be seen in Nürnberg which apply the most varied measuring
principles: Hall effect, magneto-resistive, electrolytic, optical, or
servo-active. The measuring ranges start at ±1° and end at full
rotations. Resolutions of 0. 00005° and shock resistance of 6.000 g. [ ]
can be realized
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OPTIFLUX now with OIML R117 approval |
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From now on, the OPTIFLUX 4300 electromagnetic flowmeter has OIML R117
approval. This makes KROHNE’s EMF suitable for all measurements
of liquids apart from water in business dealings. OPTIFLUX 4300 finds
use throughout the process industry, but also in Chemicals, Food and
Beverage, Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater, Steel and Mining. |
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The OIML approval means that users in business dealings applications now
also have the opportunity to utilize in their plants the 3 x 100%
diagnosis feature that is unique to OPTIFLUX The 3 x 100%
diagnosis feature of OPTIFLUX covers the normal device-diagnosis. But
KROHNE is the first, and to date only, supplier to augment these with
100% standard instrument diagnosis, 100% application diagnosis and 100%
out-of-spec diagnosis to verify accuracy and linearity. The user can
thus count on reliable information on the state of the device, the
accuracy of its measurements and the presence of possible malfunctions.
The 3 x 100% diagnosis feature does not just allow OPTIFLUX to achieve
considerably higher reliability than any SIL2-certified device; it also
exceeds VDI/VDE/NAMUR-2650 specifications.
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Helicomm to Demonstrate 900MHz Wireless
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Integrated platform to showcase Helicomm’s standards-based wireless
networking products with industry-leading 900MHz RF transceiver.
Carlsbad, Calif. – Helicomm, a leading wireless networking solutions
provider, today announced that it will demonstrate 900MHz integrated
platforms for ZigBee technology and customer-specific applications at
Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose. The innovative wireless
platform integrates the ZMD44102 RF transceiver at 900MHz with
Helicomm’s flexible, standard-based wireless networking products. The Helicomm prototype of the ZMD44102 wireless networking platform will be
displayed at Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, April 4-6 at
ZMD’s Booth (#342). The Helicomm 900MHz integrated platform will be
demonstrated during ZMD’s Wireless Sensor Solutions reception at the San
Jose Convention Center, Meeting Room E, on April 5, 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Helicomm will feature the new generation 900MHz IP-Link Embedded
Wireless platform, ... |
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