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How does laser level sensing work?

November 20, 2019 By Randy Frank

In a small area without critical accuracy requirements, the old school approach of a stretched string with a chalk line and a bubble level can provide adequate measurements. For larger, more critical situations, laser technology provides a substantial improvement. A laser level, such as the DeWalt DW074KD, a rotary laser level accurate to 1/4 inches […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), laser, Level Tagged With: DeWalt

How can you sense tilt to control a robotic arm?

October 28, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensor Expo 2019, Devon Brock, Manager of Product Knowledge for the Sensor Group within TE Connectivity explains the DOG2 microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) -based inclinometer used to control a robotic arm. The two-axis tilt sensor provides ±90-degree measurements in the x and y axes. In the robotic arm, the inclinometer with its built-in electronic provides […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Inclinometer, Level Tagged With: TE Connectivity

Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio

September 17, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

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Heilind Electronics has partnered with SSI Technologies (an Amphenol Company) to bring its customers a broad range of industry-leading automotive and heavy equipment sensor solutions. As an authorized distributor for SSI Technologies, Heilind will offer an extensive selection of level sensors, pressure sensors, digital gauges, speed and position sensors, and other sensing products. The company […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Level, Position, Pressure Sensor Tagged With: Amphenol, heilindelectronics, SSI

Sensors and the future of food tech

September 11, 2019 By John Koon

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Scientists and research engineers are developing technologies to boost food yield economically and efficiently in order to feed the world’s growing population. New ideas continue to emerge as the scientific community devotes time and energy in solving this problem. One futuristic approach involves creating an ideal environment for growing food in the air without soil, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Humidity, Level, Liquid Level, Magnetic, Magnetic sensor, Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: aromabit, Bosch, teconnectivity

Flowline non-contact reflective ultrasonic level sensors from AutomationDirect

September 11, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Non-contact EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors feature Flowline’s proprietary Reflective Technology that delivers reliable level measurement in condensing environments. Condensation is the most commonly encountered variable in liquid level applications and attenuates the acoustic signal of non-reflective ultrasonic sensors, weakening signal strength and reducing measurement reliability. These reflective level sensors replace ultrasonic […]

Filed Under: Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect adds ProSense vibration fork liquid level switches

September 10, 2019 By Mike Santora

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ProSense VFL Series Vibration Fork Level Switches from AutomationDirect are designed using tuning fork technology for reliable liquid point level detection for monitoring, alarming, and control applications. The switch tuning forks vibrate at their natural frequency. When the forks contact a liquid, the fork vibration frequency changes and triggers the switch output. Suitable for use […]

Filed Under: Liquid Level Tagged With: AutomationDirect

How can time of flight technology be used?

June 28, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, CA, Clint Cowan from Laser Technology demonstrates and explains the company’s time of flight laser technology for detection in an intelligent gate and its TruSense S300 sensor for non-contact fluid-level sensing in clear water. With the intelligent gate, if a person is inside of 3 feet, the laser […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), laser, Liquid Level, Time-of-Flight Tagged With: lasertechnology, sensorsexpo2019

Endress+Hauser releases Nivector FTI26 point level switch

May 16, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Endress+Hauser announces the Nivector FTI26 point level switch for detection of all types of powdered and fine-grained solids such as plastic granules, detergent, grain, sugar, spices, milk powder, animal feed and other dry materials. The switch can be installed at the top of a tank to indicate high level, or at the bottom of a […]

Filed Under: Level Tagged With: Endress+Hauser

Pepperl+Fuchs announces portfolio expansion

May 8, 2019 By Mike Santora

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The new F199 from Pepperl+Fuchs is optimized for high-accuracy inclination measurement. Like other inclination sensors, the F199 provides measurement feedback of the angle tilt of machines or machine elements relative to gravitational force. But where standard sensors reach their limits because of inaccuracy, the F199 is the ideal solution. The F199 precisely measures angles from 0 to 360° with […]

Filed Under: Inclinometer, Industry News Tagged With: pepperl+fuchs

Miniature float-level sensor C4954-xxxxx from Madison Co.

April 27, 2019 By Lisa Eitel

Accurate measurement of liquid volumes at any point in a container is critical for many commercial and industrial processes. Reducing process variability results in less waste, higher quality and reduced cost, and can make a big difference in profitability for OEMs. Madison continuous float level sensors offer all the advantages of reed-switch-based technology, now available […]

Filed Under: Level, Liquid Level Tagged With: madisonco

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