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New Inductive Sensors are More Compact and Offer High Accuracy and Temperature Stability for Continuous Monitoring of Tool Clamping Position

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a range of inductive displacement sensors that monitor the clamping position in machine tools. The sensors are extremely compact and robust (IP67), while providing high temperature stability and high repeatability, even in harsh machine tool environments.

From Micro-Epsilon 17 Mar 2021

Kaman Measuring Highlights DIT - 5200L Noncontact Differential Measuring System

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance position measurement systems, highlights the DIT-5200L non-contact displacement measuring system, ideal for fast-steering mirrors, servo control position feedback, stage positioning, and angular displacement indication, as well as X-Y orbit position feedback and stylus position.

From Kaman Precision Products 18 Dec 2020

Fixposition Showcases New Vision-RTK Solution for Challenging Scenarios in Precision Agriculture at FIRA 2020

At this year’s FIRA virtual event (December 8-10, 2020) Fixposition is showcasing the Vision-RTK sensor, furthering precise positioning and autonomy in the field of agricultural robotics.

From Fixposition AG 9 Dec 2020

NewTek Designs Submersible Linear Position Sensors for Long-Term Operation in Corrosive and High-Pressure Applications of Offshore Drilling

As offshore drilling goes into deeper depths, NewTek Sensor Solutions offers custom designs of Submersible Linear Position Sensors that offer high reliability and long-term operation in corrosive and high-pressure subsea environments.

From NewTek Sensor Solutions 29 Oct 2020

SICK Launches New Product for Non-Contact Measurement of Speed and Length

With the SPEETEC®, SICK is expanding its product range for speed and length measurement of objects moving in a linear path to include technology that measures directly on the material surface.

From SICK AG 14 Oct 2020

Kaman Introduces New AMS Family of High-Precision Non-Contact Displacement Sensors

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance position measurement systems, announces the release of its new AMS family of high-precision non-contact displacement sensors ideal for condition monitoring of rotating machinery in extreme-pressure environments from 500 psi to over 22,500 psi.

From Kaman Precision Products 28 Sep 2020

Novel Vibrating Glove can Help People with Profound Hearing Loss

Today, the lost hearing can be restored only with the help of a surgical operation to install special implants.

31 Aug 2020

New Measurement System Improves 5G Wireless Communications Devices

Thanks to a new portable and flexible measurement system developed by engineers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), fifth-generation (5G) wireless communications devices that have unparalleled precision over a broad range of signal frequencies and situations can be designed and repeatedly tested in laboratories.

11 Aug 2020

New Video Demonstrates Vortab Flow Conditioners

Engineers challenged by flow meter inaccuracy and repeatability issues will want to watch a new video featuring, “Vortab Flow Conditioners.” This video explains how air, gas and liquid flow measurement can be greatly improved anywhere restricted pipe runs in cramped equipment areas make following the flow meter manufacturer’s pipe straight-run requirements impractical or impossible.

From Vortab Company 24 Jul 2020