Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Capacitive Sensors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Displacement sensor brochure released from
PI (Physik Instrumente), which we summarised at the time by saying "PI (Physik Instrumente)'s brochure features a tutorial on single-plate and dual-plate capacitive sensors and an applications overview".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Displacement sensors offer high resolution from
Micro-Epsilon UK: "Micro-Epsilon's capaNCDT sensor system uses a guard ring principle that enables earthing through the sensor rather than the target, which means the target does not have to be electrically grounded".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Celsum Technologies
concerning its CTA001 accelerometer
- take a look at Accelerometers suit RandD
which says: "The new CTA001 accelerometer from Celsum Technologies is available covering ranges from +/-2g to +/-225g".
Take a look also at the news release from Lambda Photometrics, Position sensors offer fine measurements,
as well as Positioning system provides picometre resolution from PI (Physik Instrumente),
and Capacitive liquid level sensor is intelligent from Fozmula.
See also:
Capacitive sensors are easy to integrate
(December 2006)
Elite Series noncontact capacitive displacement sensor systems from Lion Precision employ the latest in sensor communication technology to make integration in data acquisition systems easy and robust
Upgrade for spindle error analyser
(November 2006)
The Lion Precision spindle error analyser, an industry standard for nearly ten years, has been updated with added capability and automated configuration
Not all capacitive sensors are created equal
(October 2006)
Capacitive displacement gauges perform high-precision, noncontact measurements of geometric quantities against any kind of electrically conductive target
The importance of pressure dewpoint measurement
(August 2006)
Moisture can cause serious damage in compressed air systems, and so pressure dewpoint measurement is an important preventive measure
Piezoelectric stages boast bigger travel
(June 2006)
New x-y piezoelectric stages provide a record travel range of 1000um and allow nanometrology/precision microscopy instrument designers to probe much larger areas than before
Sensor takes sensible approach to safety
(April 2006)
Economical access safety solutions are guaranteed thanks to the M4000 giving users the ability to select exactly the right mix of functions for each application
Controller is precise about piezo-based systems
(March 2006)
An affordable high-performance modular controller is designed for piezo-driven nanopositioning systems
Making sense of relative humidity
(December 2005)
Monitoring relative humidity is vital in maintaining efficient control of an HVAC system; here Dave Quelch discusses some criteria for selecting RH sensors
Capacitive sensors claim top performance
(November 2005)
Rechner reckons its High Performance sensors are very different from any other capacitive sensor on the market
VTI forms joint-venture company in China
(November 2005)
VTI Technologies has, together with Professor Gao Guowei, founded a joint venture company called Beijing Orisens Co in Beijing, China
Nanopositioning stages shrink to matchbox size
(October 2005)
Physik Instrumente now offers a range of nanopositioning stages for applications where space is at a premium
Capacitive sensors have measure of accuracy
(September 2005)
Sensing distance indication (Si) is a new option available with the capacitive high performance sensors from Rechner
Capacitive load sensors cut system costs
(May 2005)
Loadstar Sensors reckons its M870 family of integrated capacitive low-profile load sensors can measure weights easily and at less than half the cost of currently available solutions
Phase shifters boast angstrom-level resolution
(April 2005)
The S-303 series of high-speed phase shifters with angstrom-level resolution is available in the UK through Lambda Photometrics
Low cost ultrasonic sensors find new applications
(October 2004)
A new range of low cost ultrasonic sensors is finding applications that, previously, could only have been solved with more expensive photoelectric sensors
Versatile mounting for low-profile level sensors
(July 2004)
A new range of low-profile capacitive level sensors can be attached to virtually any mounting, including small diameter pipes
Manufacturers queue up to exhibit at open day
(June 2004)
The automation open day to be held on 24th June at Deescan's production facilities near Wrexham, North Wales, draws ever nearer
Sensor technologies enhance factory operations
(February 2004)
A new-age simulation engine that remotely controls factory processes in real time using data from sensors is likely to be the next big thing in assembly line operation management
Capacitive sensors safe for dusty environments
(February 2004)
Rechner Sensors has a range of new capacitive sensors that are compliant with the new ATEX regulations category 1D and 2D for installation in Zones 20, 21 and 22
New technology provides reliability and safety
(October 2003)
New versions of the general purpose and heavy duty Allen-Bradley 800Z Zero Force touch button increase operator safety and reliability while expanding the range of applications
Sensors embed datasheets
(August 2003)
Plug and play sensors allow instruments and/or software to self-configure from data read directly from the sensor itself
Capacitive sensor is an avid learner
(July 2003)
The latest addition to the Carlo Gavazzi Tripleshield range is a capacitive proximity sensor with teach-in and autotune functionality
Acquisition brings full range of encoders
(June 2003)
Erwin Sick has launched a full range of industrial encoder products to be marketed under the brand name Sick-Stegmann
ATEX approval for proximity sensors
(May 2003)
The popular DOL 40R series of capacitive sensors from Skov are now available with ATEX approval for use in areas with danger of dust explosion
Proximity switches offer advantages
(November 2002)
A new catalogue details the range of proximity switches available from Euchner (UK)
Custom sensors for high-temperature applications
(February 2002)
Stedham Electronics has a range of custom capacitive sensors specifically designed with remote electrodes for high-temperature applications
Flat, thin proximity sensors hide themselves away
(January 2002)
A new range of capacitive proximity sensors are just 10mm thick, and fully flush-mountable, making them easy to integrate into the structure of mechanical handling equipment
Success for capacitive sensors in Canada
(June 2000)
The performance of the Tripleshield sensor has secured several large orders from the Canadian plastics industry and Carlo Gavazzi is now its largest supplier of capacitive sensors