Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a modern technique that allows surgeons to perform operations through small incisions (usually 5-15 mm). Although it has numerous advantages over older surgical techniques, MIS can be more difficult to perform. Some inherent drawbacks are: limited motion due to straight laparoscopic instruments and fixation enforced by the small incision in […]
Thales announces InterSense NavChip Series 3 precision 6-Axis IMU
Thales has announced at Sensors Expo 2019 the availability of its NavChip Series 3, the latest in its family of high precision Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs). The Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based high-precision NavChip Series 3 features advanced proprietary signal processing techniques. The NavChip Series 3 provides users with the ability to choose the optimum performance to […]
Configure network cameras from a browser with Balluff’s BVS Cockpit
The BVS Cockpit software lets users intuitively configure and operate Balluff SmartCameras and industrial cameras with a SmartVision controller (or with any machine vision system compatible with Gen<i>cam in your facility) without the need for added software. “The Balluff BVS Cockpit software eliminates the need to manage multiple software applications or to have advanced knowledge […]
OmniVision announces 48 megapixel, 0.8 micron image sensor
OmniVisionTechnologies Inc. has announced the OV48B, its first 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor featuring a 0.8 micron pixel size to enable high resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/2-in. optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading edge still image capture and video performance for both mainstream and high end […]
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 associated electronics throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Component Distributors strives to delivery technical solutions that are easy to find and easy to buy […]
Aceinna launches OpenIMU300RI
Aceinna has announced its new OpenIMU300RI. A rugged, sealed-package, open-source, nine-degree-of-freedom (9-DOF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) for autonomous off road, construction, agricultural and automotive vehicle applications. This new open-source IMU, allows engineers to easily optimize an attitude, navigation or other algorithm for their vehicle/application and run it in on the IMU. This minimizes communication on […]
BVS industrial cameras, SmartVision controller provides fast image processing
Balluff’s GigE and USB3 industrial cameras, when used in conjunction with our SmartVision controller, guarantee tack sharp images and high-quality inspection results. These machine vision systems provide flexibility and ease of operation, while extending a manufacturer’s vision capabilities in terms of resolution, speed, interfaces, and flexibility. These solutions provide powerful visual quality control, identification, error […]
Absolute single-turn angle sensors
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the RSB 3600 Series of absolute single-turn angle sensors. The sensors are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and stainless steel shaft with up to 100 N working shaft load for HD version. They are sealed up to IP 69K—depending on version. RSB 3600 Series sensors are EGMR (enhanced giant magnetic […]
Ultra-flat non-contact position sensor for tight installation situations
ASM has released a contact-less, ultra-flat magnetostrictive position sensor for space-restricted applications such as in mobile machines. posichronPCFP25 is an absolute, non-contact and wear-free position sensor with measurement ranges from 100 mm up to 5,750 mm. The sensor system consists of a magnetostrictive waveguide and a moveable position magnet. The dimension of the slim profile […]
New pressure transducer provides digital communication
The new KD41 pressure transducer combines the rugged and reliable Ashcroft sensor with industry standard CANbus protocol to provide state-of-the-art digital communication. Available in CANopen 2.0A, CANopen 2.0B and CAN SAE J1939, this versatile transducer is designed to meet the requirements of a wide variety of OEM applications. The stainless steel KD41 is available in […]