http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsesm.html Linear Position Sensors latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 RDP now offers 4-20mA output as an option on a wide range of transducers, either directly or in conjunction with a simple external module. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT RDP Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rdp/rdp219.html The IP67 rated GT incorporates a linear ball-bearing "air-push" spindle tip that pneumatically extends and retracts for each measurement cycle. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Keyence (UK) http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/key/key126.html The XA system offers users faster alignment out in the field, with faster set-up than other systems and extreme accuracy over long distances. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fixturlaser http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fix/fix116.html Matthew Scott examines the performance and application of optical distance measurement systems for motion control and positioning. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT TR Electronic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tax/tax102.html The RP and RH are made by MTS Temposonics, the originator of magnetostrictive technology, and recognised as the world leader for quality and service. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT RDP Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rdp/rdp218.html The new Gefran RK series position transducer uses a contactless magnetostrictive linear sensor for accurate and reliable displacement measurement in hydraulic applications. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Gefran SIEI UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/gwo/gwo124.html Macro Sensors' LP750 series linear position sensors are offered with a pre-calibrated, loop-powered 4-20 input/output or a nominal 24V DC input 0 to 10V DC output. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Macro Sensors http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mxw/mxw135.html Inertial+ is able to ignore or correct jumps in the GPS measurements, making it suited to surveying an urban environment. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Oxford Technical Solutions http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oxd/oxd113.html The M150 can be installed in a volume of less than 20 x 20 x 10mm and provides an essentially infinite linear position resolution over measurement range of 0 to 38mm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Variohm Eurosensor http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/var/var162.html The KD-2306 linear displacement sensor can measure both ferrous and nonferrous metal targets with a measurement resolution as small as 0.05um Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Ixthus Instrumentation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ixt/ixt123.html The 8709 potentiometric displacement sensor provides excellent measuring accuracy at movement speeds of up to 10m/s due to a high-grade resistance line and two multifinger grinders. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Burster http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/buz/buz106.html Ixthus is able to provide OEMs and research organisations with miniature strain gauges directly assembled into customised load bearing components and structures. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Ixthus Instrumentation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ixt/ixt122.html In its latest 52-page catalogue, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon offers the widest range of inductive displacement sensors available, with around 250 different standard sensor types. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Micro-Epsilon UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mip/mip147.html Micro-Epsilon's optoNCDT 2200-LL uses a special cylindrical lens that widens the laser spot to an oval shape. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Micro-Epsilon UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mip/mip148.html The PC420D is the first IEPE displacement transducer and 4-20mA vibration transmitter packaged as a single sensor. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Wilcoxon Research http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wie/wie113.html Electronics can be a short cable length away from the sensor, vastly reducing the size of the sensor head and enabling it to fit into many more cylinders. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT RDP Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rdp/rdp213.html The Outrigger sensor has been designed to withstand the rigours of harsh industrial environments such as fork lift safety monitoring. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Variohm Eurosensor http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/var/var158.html GHSI 750 series position sensors are suitable for remote sensing applications in which AC power is not readily available to operate external signal conditioning. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Macro Sensors http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mxw/mxw133.html New laser sensors allow industrial automation and OEM production companies to more accurately measure and monitor a variety of object parameters. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Micro-Epsilon UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mip/mip146.html Ixthus' RF603 sensor offers high-speed, noncontact measurement of position, displacement, surface profile and vibration. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Ixthus Instrumentation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ixt/ixt121.html The "surface roll" and "surface pitch" outputs on the RT products' CAN bus compensate for the inclined angle of the track. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Oxford Technical Solutions http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oxd/oxd112.html Macro Sensors designs its high-pressure and seawater-resistant LVDTs from 316SS and Inconel 625 for pressure and corrosion resistance. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Macro Sensors http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mxw/mxw132.html When recovered and sent back to RDP the DCW transducers were discovered to be fully functional and near perfect. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT RDP Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rdp/rdp211.html Dual-output draw-works encoder can supply simultaneous position feedback to two separate systems from a single encoder. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT BEI Industrial Encoder Division http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/beq/beq108.html The latest high-quality draw-wire systems from Kubler expand on the company's proven economical standard draw-wire systems. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT OEM Automatic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oem/oem175.html Sensor design is available with a variety of options in order to meet requirements for a range of sensing applications. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT BI Technologies Electronic Components Division http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bic/bic101.html Variohm PT8420 cable-extension position transducers have a high pedigree for use in harsh environments. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Variohm Eurosensor http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/var/var156.html Robust, noncontact transducer is ideal for the harsh conditions of lifting and steering position applications and hydropneumatic active suspension systems. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Penny + Giles http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pen/pen181.html Special version of the LIN transducer is suitable for submersion and capable of working at temperatures up to 450C and pressures of 200bar. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT RDP Electronics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rdp/rdp210.html Position sensors have no parts that wear out, offering unlimited cycle life and greater performance than a potentiometer. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Macro Sensors http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mxw/mxw131.html The RT2500 can be installed in the vehicle in minutes using an RT strut and will capture the vehicle's motion with high precision. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Oxford Technical Solutions http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oxd/oxd110.html The high transmission rate of BiSS and the 1Vpp signals enable the SMA1 to handle feedback applications on linear motors and linear axes. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Lika Electronic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/liy/liy100.html The HSE and HSER 750 Series of 19.0mm-diameter DC-operated LVDTs are hermetically sealed, making them impervious to dirt, water, steam and other corrosive elements. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Macro Sensors http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mxw/mxw130.html Three separate eddyNCDT (U05) sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to evaluate the leakage and pressure distribution of axial piston pumps. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Micro-Epsilon UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mip/mip143.html Profinet I/O is available on the LA-66 absolute linear measurement position sensor and the CEV-65M absolute programmable rotary encoder. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT TR Electronic http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tax/tax101.html