Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Optical 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 Photoelectronic sensor specification simplified from
EMX Industries, which we summarised at the time by saying "White paper covers all the information necessary to select the right photoelectric sensor for any given application".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Novel sensors improve probing accuracy from
Heidenhain (GB): "Workpiece probe features an innovative design to create a low probing force along with an infra-red system to transmit the trigger signal to the machine control".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Motor Technology
concerning its Sensorline GEL 235
- take a look at Encoder tolerates blast furnace conditions
which says: "Its use of a magnetic measuring principle means that the new GEL 235 absolute encoder is immune to ageing effects and is unaffected by wide fluctuations in temperature".
Take a look also at the news release from Fieldbus Foundation, Vice Chairman appointed to advisory council,
as well as Testing equipment improves packaging from Zwick Testing Machines,
and The ultimate SpaceBall replacement from 3Dconnexion.
See also:
3D navigation device eases modelling control
(November 2006)
The SpaceExplorer is a 3D navigation device that features powerful navigation control, a convenient key console and advanced ergonomic design
Sensors combine to measure wet paint thickness
(November 2006)
An innovative combination sensor system attaches directly to a robot arm so that automotive OEMs can inspect the thickness of sprayed paint coatings
Laser-based sensors keep rails on the level
(October 2006)
The latest noncontact, laser-based profile measurement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used by several leading rail inspection companies around the world
Order picking system boasts a thousand optosensors
(July 2006)
More than one thousand Leuze optosensors are vital to the smooth running of an extensive new order picking system at Reyher's high bay warehouse in the heart of Hamburg
AC drives help cut cheese into portions
(March 2006)
Bespoke cheese cutting machine provide precision portioning of blocks of cheese that weigh up to 85kg thanks to quick stop ability of AC drives
Encoder system is vital part of antenna production
(November 2005)
A mobile phone antenna has been developed by UK company Sarantel, based on the company's patented PowerHelix technology. Its manufacture relies, in part, on linear encoder technology from Renishaw
Level switches cover all liquid applications
(October 2005)
Rosemount 2110 and 2120 level switches are based on vibrating short fork technology, which is suitable for virtually all liquid applications
Promotion for Williams
(May 2005)
Analytical Sensors and Instruments has promoted Brian Williams to Executive Vice President of North American Operations and General Manager of the company
Ultrasonic sensor overcomes optical problems
(December 2004)
The ZWS miniature ultrasonic sensor is ideal for packaging applications such as clear film detection where traditional optical sensors sometimes experience problems
Optical sensors show up in Munich
(October 2004)
Sensor, switch and relay manufacturer Hamlin Electronics is launching a new range of MOSFET output solid-state relays and optical sensors at Electronica 2004
Motion co-ordinators rip through wrapping
(August 2004)
Leading packaging machinery rebuilder, Daco Engineering Services, discovered hidden benefits when it standardised on Trio motion co-ordinators for its range of flow-wrapping machines
Renault adopts 'visionary' measuring system
(June 2004)
The French car manufacturer Renault is to deploy the Advent automated noncontact co-ordinate measuring system for high speed car body inspection
Ford updates safety on press lines
(June 2004)
Ford has made extensive use of Pilz programmable safety systems and SafetyBus p fieldbus technologies to upgrade its press lines in Genk, Belgium, for Mondeos and Transits
Piezo actuators use ceramic insulation
(April 2004)
Engineers at PI and PI Ceramic have achieved a breakthrough in the manufacture of nano-actuators: the world's first piezoelectric multilayer actuators with ceramic insulation
Conveyor system opens new opportunities
(January 2004)
Bosch Rexroth has completed the first major UK application for its innovative new VarioFlow single strand conveyor system
Choosing the best probing system for a CMM
(December 2003)
CMM technology has evolved over the past 30 years to meet the increasingly tighter tolerances demanded by today's manufacturing and design engineers, says Gareth Tomkinson
Ultrasonic sensors have a clear edge
(December 2003)
The UM range of ultrasonic noncontact sensors is designed for reliable detection and highly accurate distance measurement of materials including transparent film, glass and fluids
Optical sensor is on the level for industry
(December 2003)
The OS 10 optical sensor provides enhanced reliability, efficiency and long life in a variety of liquids and is capable of withstanding extremes in temperature, pressure, vibration and shock
Servos help put Indian boat designs to the test
(November 2003)
A recently completed project for the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, at Visakhapatnam in India, has upgraded the marine research capabilities of the Indian Navy
Patent for in-situ temperature measurement
(August 2003)
Luxtron Corp has been awarded a patent for in-situ temperature measurement of wafers and other substrates during semiconductor processing
Vision sensor takes pattern recognition onboard
(July 2003)
A novel highly compact vision sensor with complete 'onboard' processing can, in many instances, replace applications that would have previously required a vision system approach
Module monitors up to 28 dry contacts
(June 2003)
The sensorProbe8-X20 is a next-generation intelligent SNMP-based remote dry contact manager that can monitor up to 28 dry contact inputs
Luminescence sensors aren't fooled by colour
(June 2003)
The QL50 and QL55 self-contained luminescence sensors use a modulated ultraviolet LED to scan for luminescence in materials, and are not affected by colour or contrast shifts
Robust growth forcast for chemical sensors
(June 2003)
Demand for chemical sensors is forecast to grow 8.6% per year to $3.4 billion in 2006
Optical sensors incorporate latest techniques
(April 2003)
Matsushita has published a new SUNX sensor general catalogue 2003, available free to enquirers
Optical sensors solve positioning problems
(October 2002)
Designed for a variety of applications, Balluff BOD series optical sensors are ideal for positioning tasks such as level detection, material jam control or detection requiring expanded background supp
Optical sensors take position
(September 2002)
BOD series optical sensors are ideal for positioning tasks such as level detection, material jam control or detection requiring expanded background suppression techniques
Luminescence sensors overcome poor vision
(April 2002)
A novel range of luminescence sensors can be used to detect fluorescent materials or markings on any type of product
Laser sensors are low-cost alternative
(April 2002)
Safety and affordability are the two key ingredients of the Balluff BOS 18K laser family of optical sensors
Proximity sensor covers four times the distance
(February 2002)
Featured on the Balluff stand at Mach 2002 will be the latest innovations in sensing, safety and control systems for the machine tool and automotive industries
Automation for assembling electrical switches
(May 2001)
MEM250 of Oldham has automated new process for assembling a range of electrical switches on two separate assembly machines using a process designed and built by Modular Automation
Hands-free omnidirectional bar code scanner
(November 2000)
Whilst the cost of the new Mini-X Dual VV may be similar to many, the capability of this new bar code scanner from Accu-Sort includes patented DRX decoding technology
Guide rails provide the stiffness for X-ray unit
(August 2000)
X-TEK manufactures a range of inspection cabinets using X-ray technology; samples are positioned over the x-ray beams by moving the whole tray on a series of rails supplied by IKO Nippon Thompson
Determining position without vision complexity
(August 2000)
The aim of Baumer electric in the development of the PosCon sensor was to reduce the cost of carrying out position monitoring and to return to the proven simple handling of optical sensors