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Laser sensor gets the measure of distance
The M7-Series of laser triangulation displacement sensors features a 54kHz sampling frequency.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2006
Inclinometers compensate for temperature drift
Capacitive dielectric liquid based inclinometers have stable laser-trimmed signal conditioning, compensate for temperature drift and offer stable supply voltage regulation and low pass filtering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2006
Sensors in the palm of your hand
Sensors UK introduces Kyowa data recorders and sensor interface equipment - the EDS-450A - that will fit in the palm of someone's hand.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 January 2006
Laser sensor measures distance and thickness
The latest addition to the MEL range of industrial laser measuring sensors is the M1 Series.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 June 2005
Laser sensors boast millimetre precision
Sensors UK has been appointed as the UK distributor for the Dimetix range of laser distance measuring devices.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 April 2005
Laser scanners offer precision control
Sensors UK now has the next generation M2DF twin axis precision laser scanner, launched at the recent Electronica Exhibition in Munich.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 November 2004
Laser system "minds the gap"
Door and other panel gaps have traditionally been measured in the automobile industry using mechanical means, or sometimes camera systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 June 2003
Encoders turn to multiple uses
The RHP range of programmable incremental encoders is designed to enable a single encoder to cover multiple applications for the measurement of linear speeds on conveyors, belts, moving webs etc.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 May 2003
Sensor measures vehicle ride height on the move
A new version of the successful M5 Series laser optical triangulation sensor is specifically designed to monitor active body height on moving road or rail vehicles.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 April 2003
Stroboscopes aid industrial inspection
Available now from Sensors UK is the all-new Drelloscop range of stroboscopes which includes handheld, fixed online and fibre-optic instruments.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 March 2003
Displacement sensors handle ultra-high temperature
It used to be almost impossible to accurately measure mechanical movement or displacement, without contact, on targets operating at up to 600C.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 January 2003
Budget price for multifunction tachometer
The low-cost Junior-F multifunction panel-mounting tachometer offers a full four-digit display and plug-in options for end user configuration.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 December 2002
Inclinometers put a new slant on tilt measurement
SB1 Series inclinometers are designed for use in harsh industrial environments, and mount directly for the measurement of horizontal or vertical angles.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 December 2002
Proximity sensor handles high temperatures
New from Sensors UK, the MI 480 is the latest addition to the MI family of high-temperature proximity switches.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 August 2002
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