Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) has unveiled a unique utility that is specifically designed for production, control and maintenance engineers. Offering a unique point and click interface, the Cognex Explorer control center provides a graphical view of the Cognex vision systems, visualization systems and ID readers connected to the network. “The Cognex Explorer control center was designed […]
Sensors + Vision
MDT’s TMR Magnetic Angle Sensors with 360 degree angle measurement
MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT) (www.multidimensiontech.com) has unveiled two Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic angle sensors, which feature 360 degree angle measurement, large air-gap tolerance and high-amplitude robust output signals. Specifically designed with the company’s innovative TMR technology and intellectual property, the magnetic angle sensors are ideal for use in a wide variety of industrial sensor […]
Inductive Tube Sensors for Detecting Small Parts from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s inductive tube sensors are ideal for detecting fast moving small metal parts such as screws and rivets in automated assembly applications. They’re easy to install, attaching to an infeed tube, and offer the complete reliability of inductive sensor technology. The sensors feature a pulse extension of 150 ms, which results in […]
Ultra-Miniature SMT Reed Sensors ideal for low-power applications
MEDER electronic Inc. (www.meder.com) has announced the release of its latest series of ultra-miniature surface mount reed sensors. Ideally suited for use in various low power applications, such as contact sensors, portable medical and electronic devices, position sensors, cell phones, limit switches and telecommunications, the MK24 series of sensors delivers outstanding performance as against similar […]
Cylinder-style Proximity Sensors from Festo
Hauppauge, NY – The SMT-/SME-10M series proximity sensors from Festo are applicable to a wide range of drive units and offer a new dimension of reliability and cost effectiveness. The long cylinder-style sensors detect the position of magnets fitted to pneumatic drives. The wide selection of cable lengths makes customer assembly unnecessary and speeds-up installation. Sturdy […]
Balluff’s Explosion Proof Linear Transducer Offers Worldwide Hazardous Approval Ratings
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer now has IECEx hazardous area approval rating, in addition to existing ATEX and North American approvals, expanding its acceptability for worldwide use in applications where hazardous gases and/or dusts are present. The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor with a compact, explosion-proof housing. […]
Isotech Airpel air cylinder actuators features GMR sensor technology
Precision linear motion products supplier, Isotech Inc. (www.isotechinc.com) has integrated non-contact GMR (Giant Magneto Restrictive) sensor technology to its Airpel air cylinder actuators, enabling it to deliver unrivalled accuracy in linear position feedback. The borosilicate glass cylinder of the actuators has been fitted with specially designed stainless steel piston, creating a true air bearing airflow […]
Baumer’s inductive sensors passes corrosion tests
Baumer (www.baumer.com) has announced that its inductive outdoor sensors IWRR (distance-measuring sensors) and IFRR (proximity switches) have successfully passed the corrosion tests. Both sensors were found to have satisfactorily complied with the requirements of the maximum corrosiveness category C5-M, making them ideally suited for use in demanding ambient conditions on the coast or at sea. […]
Banner Engineering introduces laser sensor with CMOS imager
Banner Engineering (www.bannerengineering.com) has unveiled a non-contact measurement sensor that is specifically designed to deliver accurate and stable measurements. Utilized in precision displacement and thickness measurements, the L-GAGE LH Series laser sensor has been developed to solve demanding requirements in measurement and quality control inspections on various materials such as metal, wood, ceramic, rubber and […]
Ixthus introduces non-contact torque sensor
Ixthus Instrumentation (www.ixthus.co.uk) has introduced its latest non-contacting torque sensor that features an optional measurement of speed and shaft angle. Offered from the firm’s distribution partner Burster (www.burster.com), the new product is specifically designed to offer precise as well as convenient measurement of static including bi-directional rotating torques that range from 0 to 0.05 Nm […]