
News from measurement technology
What innovations are there for industrial users on the measurement technology market? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of new products in a series of pictures.

What innovations are there for industrial users on the measurement technology market? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of new products in a series of pictures.

Industrial automation/measurement technology
Yokogawa has appointed Andreas Helget as the new CEO of its German headquarters. He is now responsible for the 'Industrial Automation' division in Ratingen and the 'Test and Measurement Technology' division in Herrsching, as well as three Customer Centric Offices in Germany.
The digitalization of weighing technology can begin: Digital strain gauge-based load cells are now more robust, more durable and less expensive than their analog counterparts. In addition, analogue weighing technology can be digitized using transducer electronics.
Many measuring methods have been developed over time to determine torque - each with advantages and disadvantages. A technology that measures torque contactlessly via acoustic waves is breaking new ground.

Optical 3D measurement technology
The Swedish measurement technology and geoanalytics provider Hexagon is strengthening its position in the field of optical 3D measurement technology and has now acquired Braunschweig-based Aicon 3D Systems.

Flir has announced the launch of the CM174 Thermal Current Clamp with infrared measurement aid technology and integrated thermal imaging sensor.

Selasco will be demonstrating a system for non-contact and non-destructive wear and defect diagnosis of power units during operation.

Leoni presents the new advintec 6D laser measurement calibration system for inline measurement of grippers and components or for checking component removal in up to six dimensions.

With the Almemo 500 data logger, Ahlborn is launching a new device variant in the field of measurement data acquisition. It is operated via an 8-inch tablet with a pre-installed app.
Honeywell has completed the acquisition of the German measurement technology specialist Elster. Elster's products and technologies will be integrated into Honeywell's Environmental & Energy Solutions (E&ES) and Honeywell Process Solutions divisions.

The design of the Flintec DSB7 series load cells, which can be integrated into the vehicle, enables uncomplicated installation without extensive modifications to the chassis.

With the Carloc AT-ATEX-II, Fela Management has a robust monitoring device for hazardous goods traffic in its portfolio. The device is certified in accordance with the ATEX product directive 94/9/EC and has ATEX approval II 2G Ex iB IIB T4, meaning that it can also be used in potentially explosive zone 1.

There are changes at the top of the Endress+Hauser Group: Executive Board member Dr. Gerhard Jost is retiring and Dr. Manfred Jagiella is joining the Board of Directors. Michael Ziesemer and Dr. Andreas Mayr are also taking on new positions.