Novotechnik, U.S. announces the RFX 6900 Series of touchless rotary sensors. These magnetic sensors are designed for use in mobile, safety-related, and extreme environment applications. Now with custom ranges available. The housing of the RFX 6900 Series is anodized aluminum and sealed to IP 67 or IP 69K, depending on the version. The series conforms […]
NewTek AC-LVDTs serve as reliable alternatives to magnetostrictive sensors in power generation applications
NewTek AC-operated LVDT Position Sensors often serve as a more reliable, precise, and cost-effective alternative to magnetostrictive linear position sensors in the monitoring and control of valves in power generation and hydroelectrical stations. Because power generation environments can reach temperatures of 250° C (475° F), magnetostrictive technology might fail or become inaccurate over time. While […]
DigiKey highlights new sensing technologies at Sensors Converge 2023
DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering a large selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, invites attendees at Sensors Converge 2023 to visit its booth, #616, June 20-22, in Santa Clara, Calif. Visitors can learn more about the company’s sensing and electronics offerings, industry-leading manufacturers, view technical demonstrations and participate […]
SAM increases electro-mechanical sensor reliability
Electromechanical sensors, such as pressure, flow, and vacuum switches, composed of electrical and mechanical parts, interact and transmit information or commands to other components of a larger, more complex system. To keep the entire system functioning safely, sensor producers need to manufacture these devices to precisely deliver accurate measurements. Traditionally, however, if there was an […]
New user-friendly signal conditioner pairs with signal processing system
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the most advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner that pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current, and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing, packaging, and dimensional gaging applications. Offering an intuitive set-up of AC-operated LVDTs and RVDTs in process control […]
Datalogic Smart Vision sensor captures object’s image as it passes
AutomationDirect has entered the industrial vision market with the addition of the Datalogic Smart Vision sensor. This sensor is an intelligent self-contained system that can capture an object’s image as it passes by and make decisions based on the details of that image. Built around a powerful multiprocessor platform featuring embedded artificial intelligence technology, the […]
Bi-directional latching solenoids are economical and easy to integrate
Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low-cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push/Pull plungers. The plungers have a travel of […]
The RTD transmitter provides measurement accuracy, flexible use, and safe operation
The newly developed iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter for analog 4-20mA signals is characterized by its long-term stability, high accuracy, and ease of use, making it an important pillar for reliable temperature measurement. Temperature transmitters are an important link between temperature sensors in the field and higher levels of automation and analysis in the process industries. […]
Teledyne expands its Genie Nano portfolio with new 10 GigE cameras
Teledyne DALSA announces the all-new Genie Nano-10GigE M/C8200, and M/C6200, based on Teledyne e2v’s 67M and 37M monochrome and color sensors. The new Genie Nano-10GigE series delivers a futureproof and scalable solution with significantly higher interface speeds and resolutions, offering system designers an easy integration path for application upgrades requiring higher-speed data capture and transfers. “The […]
Automatic forest fire detection system enables early and efficient firefighting
Heat waves caused by climate change are currently also increasing strongly across Europe and the associated risk of forest fires is rising immensely. Fires in natural areas are increasingly getting out of control due to drought or wind, and the risk of danger to people, animals, nature, and infrastructure is growing. But how can fires […]
