Insensitive to parasitic influences
With an accuracy class of 0.02 to 0.05 and a nominal force range of 200 N to 630 kN, GTM's 'K series' force transducers are the 'premier class' of the supplier's force sensors.
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read more...Sick and Endress+Hauser establish joint venture
Sick and Endress+Hauser have signed an agreement to jointly drive forward the decarbonization of the process industry. The companies are establishing a joint venture for this purpose.
read more...Automate smart with Baumer
Sensor specialist Baumer will be showcasing its latest solutions for intelligent automation at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg. Highlights include the high-performance ultrasonic sensors with NexSonic technology and the further expanded encoder portfolio.
read more...Flange torque sensor with optical data transmission
Burster has developed a torque sensor with an inductive power supply that is also insensitive to EMC interference thanks to optical data transmission.
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New managing director from October 2024
Dr. Thomas Buer will become Managing Director of Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis on October 1, 2024. He succeeds Dr. Manfred Jagiella, who is retiring at the end of September after 17 years at the helm of the competence center for liquid analysis.
read more...Ultrasonic sensors in stainless steel housing
With the 'U18T' ultrasonic sensors, Wenglor offers a series in the standard M18 design in a stainless steel housing that is suitable for detecting shiny, transparent and dark objects and, according to the supplier, also reliably detects reflective surfaces.
read more...Position measurement in confined spaces
The 'Acuro AM34' absolute encoder from Hengstler has an installation depth of less than 20 mm and therefore enables the design of servomotors with very small dimensions.
read more...Encoders for existing systems and new projects
Baumer is expanding its product portfolio for positioning tasks with the fieldbus encoder 'EN580C'. The EN580C optical multiturn encoder is backwards compatible.
read more...Two new coreless high-current sensors
The direct-imaging 'OLCI' (Open-Loop Coreless Integral) sensors from LEM measure direct currents from 2 to 42 kA without surge current limitation and have a large opening for measuring high currents on large busbars with a bandwidth of up to 1 MHz.
read more...Four adjustable sensor zones
With 'OndoSense reach WA' (Wide Angle), Ondosense has developed a compact radar sensor for collision avoidance, vehicle detection and object positioning.
read more...Automated real-time measurement of ship emissions
'Digitization and Verification of Marine Live Emission Data' is the name of a research project launched by a consortium led by Sick. The aim is to develop a solution with which emission data from ships can be digitally collected and verified in real time.
read more...New business unit in China
The Fraba Group, supplier of sensors for industrial motion control and safety systems, established a business unit in China in March 2024. Fraba Industrial Automation (Shanghai) Company will serve the Chinese industrial automation market.
read more...Sensory in view
Intelligent power distribution systems are valuable helpers when it comes to digitalization in the IT rack. Monitoring the IT racks using sensors is a particularly effective measure for increasing system availability.
read more...Quantum minimalists
How do you turn a highly complex physical laboratory setup into a marketable product? The art lies in reduction, as the start-up Quantum Technologies shows.
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Positive development in the 1st quarter
In the first quarter of 2024, sensor and measurement technology companies generated sales growth of 2% compared to the previous quarter. This was the result of the quarterly survey of the AMA Association's 450 members on economic development.
read more...Level measurement under extreme temperatures
Vega's high-temperature version of the 'Vegapuls 6X' radar sensor is suitable for processes at temperatures of up to +450 °C, such as iron briquetting, in which porous sponge iron mass passes through heat-resistant roller presses at temperatures of +400 °C and above.
read more...Smart office revolution through sensors and AI
The occupancy rate of offices in Germany is falling, which offers potential savings for the boardroom. Thanks to sensor technology, AI and digital twins, rooms are being used more intelligently.
read more...The barcode turns 50
In June 1974, a barcode was scanned on a product at a supermarket checkout for the first time. Experts expect the code to be replaced in a few years' time.
read more...New president at Farnell
Avnet has appointed Rebeca Obregon as the new President of Farnell, an Avnet company, effective July 1, 2024. Farnell is a high-service distributor of electronic components.
read more...Portfolio expanded
Inelta has expanded its portfolio of ring force sensors so that the 'RKT60' series sensors are now available for four nominal loads (5, 10, 15 and 20 kN).
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