Pepperl+Fuchs has added three high performance diffuse mode sensors to its family of user-friendly and field-proven ML100 Series photoelectric sensors. These new versions are designed to provide advanced performance for increasingly complex and space-constrained applications. The ML100-8-W is equipped with an extra-wide beam light spot for detecting transparent objects or use on heavily textured and […]
New PVC Submersible Pressure Transducers
Automation Products Group, Inc. introduces PT-503 Submersible Pressure Transducers. Specifically built for chemical compatibility, they feature a PVC housing. As a result, these pressure transducers deliver long life and reliable operation in environments with regular and prolonged exposure to harsh and potentially corrosive chemicals – even at temperatures from -30 to 130°F and depths to […]
New laser line sensors improve productivity
ZEISS Industrial Metrology announced the new family of LineScan laser line sensors that improve inspection productivity and enable reverse engineering of complex products on popular CONTURA, ACCURA II and PRISMO CMMs. The new LineScan sensors easily extend the functionality of your ZEISS CMM and are available with stripe widths of 25 mm, 50 mm and […]
POSITAL offers over 100,000 encoder models through Amazon.com
POSITAL has opened a new distribution channel for their high-performance IXARC rotary encoders and TILTIX inclinometers through an arrangement with the popular Amazon online retail portal. Thanks to POSITAL-FRABA’s unique modular design and fabrication techniques, the company is able to offer a wide range of mechanical and electronic options for their sensors, for a total […]
Parker Uses Electroactive Polymer Technology
Parker Hannifin Corporation, the provider of motion and control technologies, today announced that it is embarking on the development of new smart sensors and actuators using electroactive polymer technology. Parker recently acquired intellectual property and licenses for the technology from Bayer MaterialScience LLC and its Artificial Muscle Incorporated (AMI) business unit. AMI’s proprietary smart material […]
Versatile mass flow controller with ultra fast settling time
The Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion is showing its new digital mass flow controller, suitable for diverse applications in the industrial and medical technology sectors, at the Semicon West trade show in the USA. The new SFC5000 Series lever- ages Sensirion’s CMOSens Technology to provide extremely high accuracy, repeatability and reliability at a very attractive price. […]
Omega Engineering Introduces RTD Sensor with M12 Connector
Omega introduces its new PR-21 series of RTD sensors with M12 connector which features an all welded 316L stainless steel housing, an integral 4-pin M12 connector for easy connection, a fast response time and a temperature range of -50 to 250 degrees Celsius (-58 to 482 degrees Fahrenheit). The PR-21 series is ideal for process […]
MultiVoltage Capacitive Sensor
CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of their new Multi-voltage CA30CLN12M Series Capacitive Sensor with Relay and Optional Time Delay Output. These sensors provide reliable detection of solid, fluid or granulated substances and are equipped with a two amp SPDT relay output, with a time delay of up to ten minutes. This self-contained […]
Pepperl+Fuchs’ F31K2 valve position sensor
The F31K2 sensor is part of Pepperl+Fuchs’ open solutions concept for valve position feedback. It is based on simple designs that can be used in a wide variety of applications, even in the harsh and corrosive environment found at Dutch company Frisia Zout. Salt is everywhere at Frisia Zout. “Zout” is Dutch for salt, and […]
TI expands sensing portfolio with Hall effect magnetic sensors
Texas Instruments, today strengthened its motor solutions and sensing portfolio with the addition of a new family of Hall effect magnetic sensors designed for use in industrial applications ranging from position detection to motor control. The rugged and fully protected DRV5000 sensor products include digital latch, digital switch and analog bipolar output options for such […]
