For clear label sensing, Lion Precision has designed and built a machine to compare optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors and two types of capacitive sensors. The company uses all of these technologies in products it offers. With this evaluation tool, sensors that employed each of the four technologies were tested and compared using web speeds of […]
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AutomationDirect adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters
AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters to their product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and NEMA Type-6P polycarbonate enclosures, these innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensors replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, […]
Ultrasonic Sensor for Smart Meters Aid Conservation
MTC ElectroCeramics introduced its piezoelectric ceramic components and ultrasonic sensors for flow measurement of utilities, including gas, heat and water. Ultrasonic flow measurement devices can be a key component of “smart meters” designed to display hour-by-hour real time information about energy usage and pricing, facilitating residential and commercial energy conservation efforts. Smart meters are being […]
Sensors May Warn Troops of Vehicle Damage
Scientists at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center are researching armored vehicles made with built-in sensors that automatically report when they are damaged. The aim is to give troops real-time situational awareness of the health, condition and structural integrity of their vehicle’s armor. Currently, the standard procedure is to go out […]
DNA Nanosensor Detects Disease
A portable instrument based on an ultrasensitive nanoscale sensor could detect bacteria in minutes, helping to catch infectious diseases early and prevent their spread. The simple, low-cost device should be available within three years, says Benjamin Miller, professor of dermatology and biomedical engineering at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and codeveloper of the sensor. […]
Understanding the Infrared Temperature Sensor
The infrared temperature sensor appears to be rather straightforward: point, press the button and read the temperature. However, measurement results will be quite disappointing without a thorough understanding of the instruments’ principle of operation and specifications. Temperature measurement instruments can be divided into contact and non-contact types. An infrared temperature sensor used in contact-type instruments […]
Ultrasonic Distance Measurement Sensor
Minneapolis, MN – SICK launches the UM30-2 Ultrasonic Distance Measurement Sensors, featuring a new EasyTouch display and keypad that enables easier setup, configuration, and access to advanced problem solving features. The UM30-2 line offers increased measurement performance and is 25% shorter, providing more installation options. These sensors are ideal for detection and distance measurement applications, […]
Sensors for Clean-in-place Applications
U-GAGE® M25U Ultrasonic Sensors specifically suit sanitary environments. The sensors, rated IP69K, IP67 (NEMA 6), are constructed of heavy-duty 316 stainless steel to withstand high-pressure washdowns, severe temperatures, and aggressive cleaning chemicals common in food and beverage applications. The smooth barrel housing enables thorough cleanup with minimal effort. The units also include IP68-rated washdown cordsets […]
Measuring Stack Level of Parts
To track the quantity of parts available on a rack to ensure a push-through manufacturing process, one option is to mount two detection sensors either alongside or above the rack which can detect parts at two different levels, or for smaller parts you can check stocking level with a distance measuring sensor. Leuze electronic www.leuzeusa.com
Banner U-GAGE® M25U Ultrasonic Sensors
Minneapolis, MN—Banner Engineering Corp. introduces U-GAGE® M25U Ultrasonic Sensors, opposed mode ultrasonic sensor pairs specifically designed for use in sanitary environments. The sensors, rated IP69K, IP67 (NEMA 6), are constructed of heavy-duty 316 stainless steel, allowing them to withstand the recurring high-pressure washdowns, severe temperatures, and aggressive cleaning chemicals common in food and beverage applications. […]