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Photoelectric sensors handle varied targets
BrightVision active ambient light suppression allows the PRK 3b opto-sensors to recognise spurious light and distinguish between its own sensor signal and the interference source.
News from Leuze Mayser, Apr 17, 2008
Object sensors cut the costs of quality control
The dualis is a stand-alone unit with integrated lighting and it's constructed in a rugged diecast housing with an IP67 rating for use over a temperature range of -10 to +60C.
News from IFM Electronic, Apr 9, 2008
Circuit technology boosts RCD performance
DeepStream's 3D shaped circuit technology overcomes historic constraints of product topology and the hostile electrical arcing environment.
News from DeepStream Technologies, Apr 9, 2008
Position sensor provides readings in milliseconds
The new Temposonics R-series SSI position sensor communicates position, speed and position difference measurements synchronously or asynchronously.
News from MTS Sensor Technologie, Apr 8, 2008
Software eases Fieldbus management
The integration of the Pepperl+Fuchs Advanced Diagnostics Module (ADM) and Diagnostics Manager software into PRM R3.02 enables users to access a consolidated supervisory window within PRM R3.02.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Apr 8, 2008
Laser distance sensor tolerates bright light
The sensor has a robust diecast housing that measures 42 x 45 x 52mm and provides the user with two selectable switchpoints, or a single switched output combined with a scalable analogue signal.
News from IFM Electronic, Apr 3, 2008
Photocells detect at greater distance
The O4 family already boasts long ranges, but these are now complemented by versions with pushbutton setting for accurate adjustment.
News from IFM Electronic, Mar 27, 2008
Laser sensors spot small objects
M18 Contrinex laser sensors use a new generation of low-cost, precision diffuse lasers in which the beam spot can be reduced to just 0.2mm diameter using an adjustable iris.
News from Contrinex UK, Mar 26, 2008
Sensor specialist seeks 30 new engineers
Technology, engineering, operations and project delivery teams to be expanded over the next 12 months, with special focus on all levels of electronics, mechanical and software engineers.
News from DeepStream Technologies, Mar 24, 2008
Touch probe reduces grinding scrap
The Rengage technology combines a sensing mechanism and advanced electronics, giving the MP250 a uniform triggering characteristic in all touch vectors.
News from Renishaw, Mar 18, 2008
Ultrasonic spots gaps between thin sheets
If two sheets have stuck together then the gap between the sheets (however small) is sufficient to attenuate the ultrasonic pulse signal to below a threshold level.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Mar 18, 2008
Sensors and accessories for welding duties
Weld-specific products deliver a variety of rugged solutions for many challenging applications, providing more options to ease operations in harsh environments.
News from Turck, Mar 14, 2008
Photoelectric sensors are sealed to IP69K
Even when used in the food industry, ML7 series sealed photoelectric sensors can easily withstand the cleaning and disinfection processes.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Mar 12, 2008
Proximity sensors avoid "invisible pallet" problem
Pepperl+Fuchs' RL29-55V sensor uses foreground suppression to filter out false reflections when the reflecting target is too close to the sensor.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Mar 6, 2008
Twin-set sensor monitors piston position
The BIM-UNT is a universal magnetic field sensor that detects the position of a piston on standard pneumatic cylinders.
News from Turck, Mar 5, 2008
Opto sensors meet strict hygiene standards
The series 55's glass-free optic cover and the operating elements are absolutely leak-proof and gap-free.
News from Leuze Mayser, Feb 29, 2008
Tiny sensor finds smaller targets
Miniature diffuse fibre optic sensor has a tip diameter of only 0.5mm, making it ideal for detecting extremely small targets or features.
News from Contrinex UK, Feb 28, 2008
Sensor takes its pick on the line
Picking sensor is designed for applications where a number of different components are being location picked and where correct sequential picking is paramount
News from OEM Automatic, Feb 22, 2008
Eddy current sensor guide provides easy reference
The miniature eddyNCDT eddy current displacement sensors use variable coil geometry to offer customers a sensor that has installation dimensions of less than 2mm.
News from Micro-Epsilon UK, Feb 12, 2008
Sensors cope with railway demands
Railway applications involve extreme temperature conditions, dust and humidity influences as well as vibrations or shock impact.
News from Cynergistic Technologies, Feb 12, 2008
Photoelectric sensor takes a more focused view
Backgrounds are ignored and neither the colour nor material of the object has any major effect.
News from Idec Electronics, Feb 1, 2008
Tiny magnetic field sensor offers easy fitting
Balluff's miniature BMF 273 magnetic field sensor measures 27 x 3 x 5mm and is suitable for especially small grippers and cylinders.
News from Balluff UK, Jan 30, 2008
New facility provides training opportunities
Balluff's new facility is intended to be a centre of excellence for product training for its UK and Ireland manufacturing partners.
News from Balluff UK, Jan 28, 2008
More options in magnetic field sensors
Sensors are encased in aluminium housings, making them highly resistant to mechanical stress.
News from Balluff UK, Jan 28, 2008
Light curtains suit non-safety applications
Smartscan's N series light curtain consists of two slim-line brushed aluminium, transmitter and receiver units, each with a profile of 33 x 29mm.
News from Smartscan, Jan 23, 2008
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