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...
Read More »Position Sensors are frictionless and hermetically sealed.
Constructed of stainless steel, LP750 Series position sensors are sealed against hostile environments to IP68. Electrical termination through sealed radial connector permits access to either or both ends of unit. Featuring maximum linearity error of Ã-
Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »Designing a cast or forged component? What Industrial Designers Need to Know About ‘Design for Manufacturing' Before Reaching for a Pencil.
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Read More »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...
Read More »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...
Read More »Position Sensor comes in 1.4 in. dia housing.
Suited for harsh conditions, Model PRAS3 uses internal contact-free permanent magnet, and features measurement ranges of 0-15Ã-
Read More »Linear Position Sensor is designed for long stroke lengths.
TemposonicsÃ-® model RF sensor is housed in TeflonÃ-® 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...
Read More »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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