Position sensing: direct load position sensing with secondary feedback encoder
11 February, 2015 by Henry Menke*In closed-loop motion control systems, direct load monitoring using secondary feedback encoders eliminates common sources of position error - mechanical backlash, non-linearity and hysteresis - and saves money along the way.
ASM WS100M cable-actuated position sensor
11 February, 2015The WS100M is a cable-actuated position sensor that has been designed to handle harsh conditions and offshore applications.
Sick Profiler 2 2D distance sensor for profile measurement
10 February, 2015With the Profiler 2, profile measurement, evaluation, display and control panel are accommodated in a single robust housing made of durable shock-resistant plastic and with an enclosure rating of IP67.
Sick DT50-2 Pro distance sensor
05 February, 2015The DT50-2 Pro distance sensor is based on HDDM time-of-flight technology to provide precise and reliable measurement, with ranges of up to 10 m on black targets and up to 30 m on white targets.
Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensors
03 February, 2015The Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensor family is now available with a mini-laser sensor as a diffuse sensor with background suppression, a retro-reflective sensor and a through-beam sensor.
Micro-Epsilon capaNCDT 6110 capacitive sensors and controller
18 December, 2014Applications of the Micro-Epsilon capaNCDT 6110 capacitive sensors and controller include thickness measurement, coordinates measurement, level tilting, brake testers, and vibration.
Panasonic HG-C series laser distance sensors
01 December, 2014The HG-C series laser distance sensors with built-in amplifiers are available in three sensing distances of 30, 50 and 100 mm.
Posital TILTIX inclinometers
21 November, 2014Posital TILTIX inclinometers are available with a Modbus RTU interface.
Balluff BSI inclination sensors
14 November, 2014The liquid-based BSI inclination sensors from Balluff detect deviations to the horizontal on an axis over a full 360°, contact free.
Balluff Mounting System sensor mounting accessories
04 November, 2014The Balluff mounting accessories line allows for optimal integration of sensors into an automation process, making assembly easier.
Schmersal PS116 position switches
27 October, 2014With a symmetrical design, a variety of contact configurations and a large selection of repositional actuators, the PS116 is designed to offer flexible and reliable solutions for many applications.
Sensor applications expand to the home
08 October, 2014A sensor application that detects dangerous levels of carbon monoxide has won a grand prize at the AT&T Mobile App Hackathon.
Sensors and bombs
08 October, 2014Sensors and imaging laser technology are being used to develop a system for the precise localisation of dangerous substances, including the traces left by illicit bomb manufacture.
Balluff Proxinox stainless steel sensors
07 October, 2014Proxinox sensors made of stainless steel can withstand the toughest cleaning processes and meet all the specifications and directives for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
ifm efector O6 photoelectric sensors
26 September, 2014The latest O6 type photoelectric sensors from ifm efector now also come in a stable plastic housing and feature particularly reliable background interference suppression.
