GE Inspection Technologies, GmbH    Huerth 50354  Germany
Feb 22, 2005 IAS 50 field-deployable ultrasonic integrity assessment system is designed for corrosion mapping and general flaw detection. System consists of 5-channel, ultrasonic generator/control unit coupled with 2-axis motion controller connected to mechanized scanning robot. DAQ system is provided with application-specific imaging and analysis software, and variety of ultrasonic probes and probe holders enables inspection applications on flat or curved surfaces.

Detroit Precision Hommel    Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Feb 22, 2005 Opticline non-contact CNC shaft gaging system measures form, dimensional, and positional tolerances of shaft-type parts in submicron detail and instantly records results. Accommodating shaft diameters from 0.2–480 mm and lengths from 1–2,500 mm, system uses calibration processes and telecentric camera measuring systems to measure complicated workpiece geometries. Optical measuring head records multiple characteristics in one pass.

Cincinnati Test Systems Inc.    Village Of Cleves, OH 45002
Feb 22, 2005 Suited for automotive applications, Falcon Leak Test System utilizes In-telense sensors to detect presence and magnitude of helium leaks. It simultaneously determines leak location and calculates total leak rate, providing real-time process control and validating integrity of each component. Immune to effects from changes in temperature, system automatically stores record of leak location and allows testing of welded or glued plastic components.

Immersion Corp.    San Jose, CA 95131
Feb 22, 2005 MicroScribe MX provides accuracies of 0.004–0.005 in. and is suitable for manufactured parts inspection and high-accuracy reverse engineering. Various CAD/CAM software applications, including PowerINSPECT, PowerSHAPE, Rhinoceros, RevWorks, and DezignWorks natively support MicroScribe functionality or seamlessly integrate tool via plug-in product.

Videotek, Inc.    Pottstown, PA 19464 6433
Feb 22, 2005 Multi-format, on-screen Series VTM 300 and 400 HD monitor high-definition, standard-definition, and composite analog signals. Both provide waveform monitor, vectorscope, picture monitor, audio displays, and alarm capabilities. Units feature illuminated controls and labels, positive tactile feel, and cooling system that meets low ambient noise requirements. Functions include jitter measurements, analog/digital relative timing, metadata, and pixel locator/data word analysis.

Gamma Scientific    San Diego, CA 92123 1876
Feb 22, 2005 Transimpedance-amplifier, Model TIA-3000 features interchangeable lenses and filters that enable user to tailor system to range of applications. In luminance configuration, unit detects as little as 10^-6 cd/m² and features temperature-stabilized detector that maintains 0.01% linearity over dynamic range of more than 1,000,000 to 1. When configured for night vision, instrument detects as little as 0.3 fW of optical power.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Feb 18, 2005 Available with ¼ or 3/8 in. shafts and servo or face mounts, Series RVI25 features 2.5 in. diameter housing with IP54 protection. Electrical options include push-pull and RS-422 outputs with either Mil-Spec connectors or cables. Units offer outputs of up to 5,000 ppr, with operating voltage of 10-30 Vdc or 5 Vdc. Optional shaft seal provides IP65 protection.

Spectron Glass & Electronics, Inc.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Feb 18, 2005 SPECTROTILTâ„¢ RS232 combines single axis electrolytic tilt sensor with digital electronics and software. With on-board linearity and temperature correction, inclinometer has absolute accuracy of ±0.3° over ±60° angular sensing range. Features include a -40 to +80°C operating temperature range, 12 bit RS232 output, 0.03425 deg/count resolution, ESD and EMI protection, hermetically sealed sensing element, potted electronics, and aluminum housing.

Dataforth Corp.    Tucson, AZ 85706
Feb 18, 2005 SensorLexâ„¢ 8B line of isolated analog signal conditioners includes 95 models that interface to variety of voltage, current, temperature, position, frequency, and strain measuring devices. Units are housed in potted thermoplastic package measuring 1.11 x 1.65 x 0.4 in. Instrument Class® performance includes ±0.05% accuracy, ±0.02% linearity, 3-pole filtering, and 1,500 Vrms isolation. Devices interface to almost any PC/104, CompactPCI, VMEbus, or proprietary DAQ board.

Ocean Optics, Inc.    Dunedin, FL 34698
Feb 18, 2005 QE65000 detector has 1044 x 64 pixel arrangement responsive from 200–1,100 nm. Columns are binned prior to readout process to minimize noise, and detector can be cooled to -10°C with onboard cooler to reduce dark noise. Low-noise detector and 16-bit ADC deliver dynamic range of 25,000:1 and signal-to-noise ratio greater than 1,000:1. Onboard module has 10 programmable digital I/O lines for interfacing to other equipment and pulse generator for triggering other devices.

Fujitsu Limited    Tokyo 105-7123  Japan
Feb 18, 2005 Designed using 0.11 micrometer CMOS technology, delta-sigma modulator-based ADC minimizes power consumption levels of tuner embedded in mobile phones to 30 mW, enabling prolonged viewing of terrestrial digital broadcasting. To maintain stable operation, unit includes phase-compensation circuit, which utilizes capacitors and resistors. Variable scale enables converter to have variable-gain function without increasing power consumption.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Feb 17, 2005 SmartScope Quest 650 features motorized dual rotary indexer, which allows sensors to measure features anywhere on complex parts. MeasureMind software supports simultaneous 5-axis motion, keeping coordinate system aligned with rotating part. TeleStar telecentric zoom lens provides high-contrast image with virtually zero distortion. Granite base and thermally stable Meehanite bridge provide stability over XYZ measurement volume of 24 x 26 x 12 in.

Cole-Parmer Instrument Co.    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Feb 17, 2005 Offering Class II laser lighting, Digi-Sense® Thermometer measures and displays non-contact and contact temperatures simultaneously. It features distance-to-target ratio of 11:1 with adjustable emissivity range of 0.1-1. Backlit LCD displays current temperature in °F or °C, preselected emissivity, laser scan, and battery life. Offering high and low audible/visual alarms, unit measures temperatures from -76 to +1,999°F with non-contact accuracy of ±2%.

Onset Computer Corp.    Bourne, MA 02532
Feb 16, 2005 Suited for energy service contractors and facility managers, HOBO® U9 performs continuous monitoring of light on/off status. Unit can store up to 43,000 light on/off measurements and uses accompanying Windows-based software to convert recorded data into time and date-stamped graphs. Data can be offloaded to PC via direct-USB interface. Since logger is battery-powered, it does not require hard wiring and can be attached to most light fixtures.

Stegmann, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45414
Feb 16, 2005 SinCos SKS 36 Motor Feedback System with HIPERFACE interface features Mini-Disc technology, which features track radius of 2 mm, permitting full scanning of entire code disc. Eccentricity errors of code disk, ball bearings, and shaft are eliminated. Code disc is mounted in center of axis of rotation, so high angular velocities are not limited by code disc. Housed in 36 mm package, encoder features 12-bit self-monitoring absolute position capabilities.

Meriam Process Technologies    Cleveland, OH 44102
Feb 15, 2005 Designed for use with Series 4000 Multi-Function Tester, Model VMA0055 provides voltage/current measurement and simulation. Measurement ranges include ±500 mV, ±55 V, and ±100 mA, and simulation output signals include ranges of 0-24 V and 0-24 mA. Module will also simulate transmitter outputs when connected to loop, or it can be used to temporarily supply 24 Vdc loop power to device without source power during commissioning or calibration activities.

Encoder Products Co.    Sandpoint, ID 83864
Feb 15, 2005 Suited for encoder and linear measuring wheel applications, Tru-Tracâ„¢ integrates encoder, measuring wheel, and adjustable spring-loaded torsion arm into one unit. Mountable in almost any orientation, even upside-down, unit measures distance, velocity, or position over variety of surfaces. Threaded mounting shaft on pivot axis is reversible in-field to change installation location, and composite housing eliminates static build up.

Horiba Instruments, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92614
Feb 15, 2005 Equipped with 64-element thermopile array sensor, I-Square 2D IR thermometer lets user view and verify temperature measurement subject/object on color LCD screen. Non-contact temperature measurement device saves temperature data and image on compact flash card and features simple operation.

PPT Vision, Inc.    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Feb 14, 2005 IMPACT T21 and IMPACT T25 offer functionality of self-contained vision systems and are fully supported by Inspection Builder software. Combining digital serial communications with accelerated image capture and data processing hardware, units can transmit images noise-free. Remote micro-head based IMPACT T21 is suited for tightly constrained mechanical requirements, while IMPACT T25 provides optimal accuracy and defect detection.

ePlus Premium Ltd.    Taipei Shien 231  Taiwan
Feb 11, 2005 Featuring metal cylindrical body, pen-type Series IR0 is able to prevent electromagnetic and electrostatic interferences during temperature measurement, as well as after effect of ambient temperature changes. Combined with ballpoint pen or LED torch, unit offers multi-purpose tool for all kinds of users, such as food inspectors and HACCP installers.