With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability, it turns out to be quite a lot. In a closed environment, where the number of … [Read More...]
FAQs
How does laser level sensing work?
In a small area without critical accuracy requirements, the old school approach of a stretched string with a chalk line and a bubble level can provide … [Read More...]
Industry News
Winners announced in Switches & Sensors category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 … [Read More...]
TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd., completed the previously announced acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s … [Read More...]
Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio
Heilind Electronics has partnered with SSI Technologies (an Amphenol Company) to bring its customers a broad range of industry-leading automotive and heavy equipment sensor solutions. As an … [Read More...]
Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects … [Read More...]
Alliance Sensors Group, Component Distributors partner on linear position sensors
H. G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group has announced a partnership with Denver-based Component Distributors Inc. to distribute its line of LVIT and LVDT linear position sensors and their … [Read More...]
TE Connectivity to acquire First Sensor AG
TE Connectivity Sensors Germany Holding AG of TE Connectivity Ltd. Will purchase First Sensor AG, a provider of sensing solutions based in Germany. TE Holding, TE, and First Sensor have also entered … [Read More...]
Pepperl+Fuchs announces portfolio expansion
The new F199 from Pepperl+Fuchs is optimized for high-accuracy inclination measurement. Like other inclination sensors, the F199 provides measurement feedback of the angle tilt of machines or machine … [Read More...]
New ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the new UCC*-50GK series ultrasonic sensor. Only two sensor versions are required for covering a range of applications. Intended for distance measurement, the UCC*-50GK uses … [Read More...]
Micro-Epsilon confocalDT IFS2407-0.1 sensor for maximum precision
The new Micro-Epsilon confocalDT IFS2407-0.1 sensor opens up new fields of application in precision, confocal displacement and thickness measurements. Resolutions up to 3 nm enable this compact sensor … [Read More...]
Rugged sensors for small-scale process technology
Balluff is expanding their range of sensors for media-contacting temperature detection, in hydraulic power units for example. New is a temperature sensor with display, a temperature transmitter as … [Read More...]
AutomationDirect adds Snap-Action Micro Limit Switches
IDEM high precision, snap-action 15A-rated micro limit switches from AutomationDirect are available in plunger and lever actuator styles. Plunger Series types include pin plunger, spring plunger, and … [Read More...]
Balluff releases new print, digital product catalogs
A new set of global product catalogs released by Balluff provides easy access to the company’s wide range of products designed to measure, detect, identify and connect. The five-volume set is … [Read More...]
High-speed GigE Vision cameras enable smooth transition from CCD to CMOS
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to announce its new Genie Nano 2.4M, M1950 and C1950 models, equipped with the industry’s new … [Read More...]
Precision 3D surface inspection for shiny and diffuse items (as well as quality scanning)
Micro-Epsilon offers myriad solutions for 3D surface inspection. The reflectCONTROL and surfaceCONTROL systems are intended for fast and reliable inspection of mat and shiny surfaces based on … [Read More...]
Video: Measuring dynamic tilt with an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
ACEINNA has published a new video on YouTube titled How to measure dynamic tilt and orientation with an IMU: Why would one want to know the dynamic tilt angle on a vehicle? Consider a classic … [Read More...]
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