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ifm Launches Contactless Level Detector and Display

Easily fitted to the outside of non-metallic vessels, the new KQ10 level detector and display units from ifm electronic feature a vertical column of LEDs that tracks the level of liquid or granules within the tank, providing a display that mimics the traditional sight glass, but with none of its disadvantages.

From ifm Electronic Ltd. 10 Jul 2020

Automated System to Allow Cars to Spot Traffic, Pedestrians Around Corners

Using radar commonly deployed to track speeders and fastballs, researchers have developed an automated system that will allow cars to peer around corners and spot oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

26 Jun 2020

A Step Up in Portable Scanning Precision and Connectivity with Nikon's New MCAx S ARM

Nikon Metrology’s new and advanced MCAx S articulated arm augments the ModelMaker H120 with improved precision, confidence and connectivity. This perfect partnership is the go-to portable handheld laser scanning solution for supreme accuracy, detail and productivity, reinforcing its position as the ideal measurement tool in the metrology lab, on the shop floor or in the field.

From Nikon Metrology NV 22 Jun 2020

Positek’s P103 Short Stroke Linear Position Sensor with LIPS® Technology Simplifies Bakery Machinery Measurement

When a UK subsidiary of a multinational food and beverage equipment manufacturer looked to upgrade and simplify an automated dough thickness adjustment option across its range of biscuit baking machinery, they turned to Positek Limited and its P103 series LIPS® short-stroke linear position sensor to provide precise measurement of the gauge roller gap position.

From Positek Limited 18 Jun 2020

Radiant Vision Systems Introduces New VIP™ (Vision Inspection Pack) Software License

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for illuminated components and displays, announces a new software extension for its TrueTest™ Automated Visual Inspection Software for photometric measurement and analysis.

From Radiant Vision Systems 19 May 2020

Kaman KD-5600 Family of Digital Differential Measuring Systems Ideal for Wide Range of Applications, Industries

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance position measurement systems, announces that the KD-5600 family of eddy current measurement systems is ideal for use in COTS applications for fast steering mirrors, magnetic bearing active control, shaft vibration, image stabilization, and adaptive optics.

From Kaman Precision Products 18 May 2020

NewTek Sensor Solutions Serves as Alternative Source for Continuous Supply of Position Sensors as COVID-19 Disrupts JIT Models of Essential Businesses

As the COVID-19 disrupts the Just-in-Time models implemented by many manufacturers meant to maintain lean inventories and reduce costs, NewTek Sensor Solutions serves as an alternate and reliable domestic source of standard and custom position sensors for manufacturers with supply chain problems.

From NewTek Sensor Solutions 14 May 2020

New Robust Eddy Current Controller is Designed for Use with Miniature Eddy Current Sensor Range

The eddyNCDT 3070 is a new, powerful eddy current measurement system from Micro-Epsilon that is suitable for high precision displacement, distance, position, runout, extension, thermal expansion and oil film thickness measurements in harsh industrial environments.

From Micro-Epsilon 20 Apr 2020

Kaman Measuring Announces OEM-2306 Non-Contact Position Sensing System

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, announces the availability of its OEM-2306 non-contact linear displacement measuring instrument, using eddy current technology.

From Kaman Precision Products 15 Apr 2020

Laser Triangulation Sensors from Micro-Epsilon Measure Lateral Position of Rail Bogie Wheels Relative to the Track in Groundbreaking Actiwheel Project

Laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being used to measure the lateral position of rail bogie wheels relative to the rail head in a groundbreaking rail traction technology project by Derby-based company, SET Limited.

From Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd. 25 Mar 2020

Position Sensor News

ifm Launches Contactless Level Detector and Display

Automated System to Allow Cars to Spot Traffic, Pedestrians Around Corners

A Step Up in Portable Scanning Precision and Connectivity with Nikon's New MCAx S ARM

Positek’s P103 Short Stroke Linear Position Sensor with LIPS® Technology Simplifies Bakery Machinery Measurement

Radiant Vision Systems Introduces New VIP™ (Vision Inspection Pack) Software License

Kaman KD-5600 Family of Digital Differential Measuring Systems Ideal for Wide Range of Applications, Industries

NewTek Sensor Solutions Serves as Alternative Source for Continuous Supply of Position Sensors as COVID-19 Disrupts JIT Models of Essential Businesses

New Robust Eddy Current Controller is Designed for Use with Miniature Eddy Current Sensor Range

Kaman Measuring Announces OEM-2306 Non-Contact Position Sensing System

Laser Triangulation Sensors from Micro-Epsilon Measure Lateral Position of Rail Bogie Wheels Relative to the Track in Groundbreaking Actiwheel Project

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Understanding the Use and Function of MEMS Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

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The capaNCDT 6228: A New Standard in Capacitive High Temperature Sensors up to 800 °C

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