Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers

Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers

Simrit Demonstrates Active Elastomeric Encoder Technology at IFPE 2008

Technology Specialist exhibits active speed, position sensing encoders for various applications PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 20, 2008 - To demonstrate its expertise in encoder design and development, Simrit - the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK and global supplier of elastomeric seals and custom molded products - will exhibit its Active Elastomeric Encoders at the 2008...

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Gentag's RFID Cell Phone Patent Covering Diagnostic Applications Allowed in Korea

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Gentag Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been notified by the Korean Patent Office that its patent entitled Diagnostic Radio Frequency Identification Sensors and Applications Thereof has been allowed and will issue as a patent shortly. This important patent complements already issued RFID cell phone patent 7,148,803. The Korean patent will cover important market...

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IBM Teams with METRO Group to Improve Customer Service and Efficiency with RFID

Companies Mark Completion of Europe's Largest RFID Rollout and Expand Relationship to Deliver New In-Store Innovations DASSELDORF, GERMANY and ARMONK, NY - 10 Jan 2008: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has worked with METRO Group to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve the availability of products in its stores, enhance consumers' shopping experience, and boost...

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MTS Sensors Ensure Precision in Airbus Wing Assembly

CARY, N.C. (January 21, 2008) - MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division is providing the R-Series SSI encoder position sensor to Electroimpact, Inc., for its material handling solution designed to provide a stable control system in the wing assembly of the Airbus A380. The Temposonics-® RH SSI linear transducers measure vertical position in panel loader arms that are designed to guarantee precise...

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Laser Distance Sensors utilize Time-of-Flight technology.

Supplied in IP67-rated metal housing suited for harsh environments, S80 distance measurement sensors detect objects as small as 0.4 mm and operate over distances up to 7 m. Brightness of laser spot emission facilitates setup and alignment, and 4-digit display aids in parameter setup and checking. Along with 1 ms response time, sensors feature 2 PNP or NPN outputs, scaleable 4-20 mA output, and...

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Linear Position Sensor is designed for long stroke lengths.

TemposonicsÂ-® model RF sensor is housed in TeflonÂ-® coated stainless steel that can be bent to 8 in. minimum radius and allows for up to 15-20 position magnets to be used along single sensor. It accommodates strokes up to 10 m, with measuring range of 255-10,060 mm. Featuring EtherCAT and SSI outputs, LEDs, circuit protection, and external programmability, sensor includes pressure pipe...

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Hella Turns to Vectra-® LCP for Auto Distance Sensor Cover
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Hella Turns to Vectra-® LCP for Auto Distance Sensor Cover

Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - When Hella, a major automotive supplier based in Lippstadt, Germany, developed a new lane-change assistance system to help prevent dangerous traffic situations, it adopted Vectra-® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for the cover plate protecting the sensitive distance sensors at the heart of the system to ensure they function reliability. The LCP, which is...

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