Rigid endoscopes are used in medical diagnostics and therapy to examine body cavities and hollow organs and to perform minimally invasive procedures. In order to avoid risks for patients and medical staff, it is essential that the devices function perfectly. Reliable quality testing is intended above all to exclude risks from infections and injuries, but […]
New UL approval certifies TE Connectivity relay series
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is excited to announce that some of its most popular Industrial relays series have been certified and approved for use in HVAC equipment that uses A2L mildly flammable refrigerant gases. By January 2025, refrigerants using legacy HFC gases will no longer be allowed due to […]
Teledyne’s backside illuminated TDI camera
Teledyne DALSA has announced that its Linea HS 16k Backside Illuminated (BSI) TDI camera is in production now. With its CLHS interface, this camera offers enhanced sensitivity and is ideal for Near Ultraviolet (NUV) and visible imaging applications such as wafer, flat panel display, and electronic packaging inspection as well as photoluminescence and life science […]
FUTEK LSM305
Introducing the LSM305, the latest generation of FUTEK’s LSM parallelogram load cell series and one of the most accurate sensors the company has ever made. LSM305’s exceptional features at a glance: Measures both tension and compression Ideal for OEM applications Single-point design for easy and flexible integration Integrated overload protection mitigates sensor damage Exceptional nonlinearity […]
NewTek designs 100th custom position sensor with vented body
NewTek recently designed its 100th custom LVDT Position Sensors with a vented body and modified lead lengths to address the unique operating specifications for a downhole drilling application. Venting NewTek’s NT-R High-Temperature Sensor ensured reliable performance in a downhole drilling tool that operated in a high-shock environment with pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures […]
Improved IDEC photoelectric sensors boost performance and capabilities
IDEC Corporation introduces the SA2E general-purpose photoelectric (PE) sensor family, in five major models, each of which improves or replaces proven SA1E products. A new ASIC, common to the entire offering, provides a significantly improved price/performance ratio, while delivering better response times and more capable detection. SA2E PE sensors are offered in five major variations: […]
Teledyne introduces shutterless version of its compact thermal camera core
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced a shutterless version of its MicroCalibir Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) compact camera platform. Developed and manufactured in Canada, the small and lightweight MicroCalibir platform is the result of the latest advances made by Teledyne DALSA’s integration of their in-house 12 μm microbolometer pixel technology with a deep-ADC […]
IDS at Automate 2023, booth 6830
Whether sorting, inspecting, supplying, or documenting goods, many steps in the production process can be optimized with machine vision and artificial intelligence. However, many companies still lack the know-how and time to familiarize themselves with the field of AI and use the technology for their needs. The AI Vision System IDS NXT is designed to […]
ProSense F18 Series 18mm round photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added ProSense F18 series 18mm round sensors to their extensive lineup of photoelectric sensors. The F18 series features sensing distances up to 25m, rugged PBT thermoplastic housings, and an IP67 protection rating. These general-purpose sensors are available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles. The new ProSense […]
IDS: Historical textiles in focus
New approaches to investigating damage due to environmental fluctuation on textile artifacts by image processing. Preventive conservation plays an important role in the preservation of art and cultural assets. In order to preserve their condition for as long as possible, it is essential to slow down aging processes and evaluate factors that alter materials. To […]