Tips on using position sensors, temperature sensors, photoelectric sensors

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...]

Micro-Epsilon eddyNCDT 3060 eddy-current sensor systems

In contrast with conventional inductive sensors, displacement sensors that use eddy currents deliver high accuracy, bandwidth, and temperature stability. Plus the measuring principle allows … [Read More...]

High-temp sensors battle heat of welding, stamping applications

The latest line of extended-temperature proximity sensors from Balluff doubles the maximum temperature rating of standard sensors. This makes them ideal to battle the heat found in many industrial … [Read More...]

New TTI sensors application guide is split by market sectors

TTI, Inc. has just published a handy Sensors Application Guide which – for the first time – is split by market sectors rather than by franchise or device type. Sections include Smart Building; Smart … [Read More...]