Balluff EdgeMaster™ Sensors for Web and Edge Detection and Position Feedback

Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s EdgeMaster family of photoelectric sensors is designed for the detection and monitoring of web or object edges. Skew, material shifts, object alignment, and web material drag or stretch are all typical problems facing today’s high speed automated equipment, forcing production levels to be less than optimal. EdgeMaster... [Read more]

New X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECHNew X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECH

Nordson YESTECH (www.nordsonyestech.com), a leading provider of X-ray inspection and automated optical systems for the electronics industry, is proud to introduce the company’s latest X1 semi-automatic, batch loading X-ray inspection system. The latest X1 X-ray offers EMS semiconductor packagers and providers a superior yield enhancement solution... [Read more]

The new T-Slot Sensor Kits for precision position detection robotics and automation applications from Macron

Macron Dynamics Inc. (www.macrondynamics.com) is proud to announce its latest addition to the company’s line of actuator accessories, the T-Slot Sensor Kits. These sensors are made for precise position detection robotics and automation applications“Macron T-Slot Sensor Kits are the latest addition to our automation accessory product line,”... [Read more]

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]