Position and proximity testing
Equipment used to ascertain the position and proximity of particular elements. Includes linear position sensors, rotary position, tilt and angular sensors and proximity sensors.
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Micro-Epsilon targets EDS position sensors at mobile cranes and off-highway vehicles weblink
The EDS series of compact, pressure-resistant (up to 450 bar) position sensors from Micro-Epsilon is suitable for use in hydraulic suspension cylinders on mobile cranes and other off-highway vehicles.
Micro-Epsilon introduces confocal controllers suitable for R&D test applications and more
Micro-Epsilon has introduced two confocal controllers for OEM, continuous production and research and development (R&D) test applications in the high-precision semiconductor, glass, plastics and medical sectors.
Brush Traction selects LVDTs for locomotive re-engineering project weblink
Brush Traction has used LVDT technology and a custom-designed driver electronics system from Penny and Giles during a project to re-engineer the DB Schenker Class 60 diesel-electric locomotive.
Paddle-controlled gearshift system from Life Racing uses Variohm rotary position sensor weblink
Life Racing, an Essex-based designer and manufacturer of products for the professional motorsport industry, has chosen the Novotechnik SP2800 series rotary position sensor from Variohm Eurosensor to meet the requirements of its paddle-controlled sequential gearshift system.
Product brochure: position transducers from Variohm Eurosensor for mobile machinery download
Position transducers and rotary sensors from Variohm Eurosensor are suitable for mobile applications. The Novotechnik range of standard and customer-specific contactless sensors is developed to EMC protection classes and thus meet the requirements of mobile-driven machines.
Product brochure: position transducers from Variohm Eurosensor ensure vehicle safety download
Position transducers and rotary sensors from Variohm Eurosensor are suitable for automotive applications. The Novotechnik sensors are designed to keep vehicle safety on track, to provide intelligent engine power control for environmentally conscious operation and to generate signal feedback for optimum gearbox control.
Penny and Giles Hall-effect sensors improve reliability of autosport paddleshift system weblink
SRH280DP Hall-effect rotary sensors from Penny and Giles are being used by Geartronics to improve shift times and reliability on its paddleshift system for the motorsport industry.
Variohm Eurosensor supplies cable extension transducers for container load/unload system weblink
Boxmover.eu — a system for the combined loading, unloading and transportation of ISO containers and swap bodies — uses cable extension transducers and pressure sensors from Variohm Eurosensor to maintain safe positioning and control.
Product guide: Flir MCS offers advice on how to select the most suitable pan-tilt system download
This guide from Flir Motion Control Systems (MCS) is designed to inform customers about pan-tilt systems and to provide information on the key things to consider when making a purchase. Pan-tilt devices are suitable for applications such as camera systems, antennas and other remote sensing systems.
Renishaw ballbar enables Nemcomed to carry out fast capability checks on small machines weblink
Wireless ballbar technology from Renishaw is helping US-based medical device manufacturer Nemcomed, a division of Avalign Technologies, to carry out fast capability checks on small machines and to establish a benchmark on their volumetric accuracy.
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Pepperl and Fuchs article
Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. Continuous innovation, enduring quality, and steady growth have guaranteed continued success for more than 60 years. Pepperl+Fuchs employs 3,950 ...
