Ultrasonic Sensors from Balluff

Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new line of Ultrasonic sensors are designed for rugged, high-performance feedback in long sensing automated and process applications to detect the presence of targets or to measure the distance from selected objects.Based on the latest in acoustic wave technology, the Ultrasonic sensors detect objects better than traditional... [Read more]

IP69K Linear Position Transducer for Harsh Applications from Balluff

Florence, KY – Balluff’s new Micropulse® ProCompact linear position transducer for demanding linear feedback applications is rugged, accurate, and protected against environmental hazards such as high humidity, ambient temperature variations, high-pressure wash down, and exposure to caustic chemicals.The Micropulse ProCompact rod-style transducer... [Read more]

PNP Output-Type Sensors for Linear Actuators

Franklin, IN – NSK Precision America now offers two types of photo sensor kits for use with its MCM and MCH Monocarrier linear actuators. The variety of sensor types available for NSK’s Monocarrier lines now includes PNP output sensors, as well as NPN output sensors. Both types of sensors are RoHS compliant and give users added flexibility to use... [Read more]

Metal Mount RFID Sensors from Balluff

Florence, KY – A new direct metal-mount or “M-M” RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system provides tough industrial track-and-trace capability to any manufacturing, assembly or closed-loop logistics process using a non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology. This new technology allows the RFID “tag” to be mounted... [Read more]

DC-Operated High Precision Servo Inclinometers

Sherborne Sensors has announced the North American launch of the Series T435, a single axis, high-precision, closed-loop gravity referenced servo inclinometer family, designed for down-hole logging applications, or for use in areas where space is at a premium. With a form factor measuring only 1.6 in. (40.6mm) high and less than 1.46 in. (37mm) in... [Read more]

Optical Displacement Sensors from SICK

Minneapolis, MN – SICK introduces the OD Value family of Optical Displacement Sensors, the latest addition to the company’s existing line of high-accuracy measurement solutions. Similar to SICK’s other optical displacement sensors, the OD Value provides high-accuracy performance at a competitive price with a variety of interface capabilities... [Read more]

Motion Tracking Module from PNI

Santa Rosa, CA – PNI Sensor Corporation’s new SpacePoint FUSION is a developmental module that enables the creation of controllers with 360-degree pointing accuracy, full-range-of-motion tracking and low latency. Unlike other motion processing solutions, SpacePoint technology is unique in that it incorporates a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope,... [Read more]

High Precision Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement

Pennsauken, NJ – The new RS 1500-120 series of fractional-turn contactless rotary position sensors from Macro Sensors measure angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers, and diverter gates used in packaging and postal sorting machinery. Available as the RSE 1500-120 with a 24 V DC input... [Read more]

In-Sight® Line Scan Vision System from Cognex

Cognex® Corporation introduces the addition of a new line scan system to its In-Sight® 5000 series vision system product line. The In-Sight 5604 line scan vision system combines In-Sight hardware with vision tools with a high-speed, 1K line scan imager. This eliminates the need for PC-based vision systems and separate line scan camera heads. The... [Read more]

Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader

The DataMan 200 ID Reader from Cognex features Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology. It is an image-based reader which features full Ethernet connectivity in a package the size of a matchbox as well as liquid lens technology, ideal for applications with variable focus requirements. Ethernet connectivity gives DataMan 200 users the advantage... [Read more]