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KUKA’s LaserSpy is the only TÜV-certified active laser safety sensor

The duration of exposure to the laser in the event of a malfunction is decisive for the safe enclosure of laser systems. Three test classes are distinguished. In the worst-case scenario (test […]

HEIDENHAIN’s inductive rotary encoders optimized for plastics injection molding applications

Machine designs for the injection molding of plastics increasingly depend on hybrid or even all-electric drive technology. High-efficiency electric drives close the mold, dose, inject and dispense as well as actuate the […]

Microsonic introduces its new pico+TF ultrasonic sensors

The compact dimensions of the pico+TF sensors makes them ideal for fill-level measurement in housings of restricted dimensions. The ultrasonic transformer is protected against aggressive media by a PTFE film. The exterior […]

Ifm introduces new photoelectric sensor equipped with PMD technology

Photoelectric sensor with PMD technology, easily and quickly configurable Compact housing length of only 70mm Convenient setting of all parameters via IO-Link 1.1 Long range of 30 mm up to 2,000 mm […]


Ifm presents its new smart float-type flow meter

The smart float-type flow meter Optimised for water and oils Integrated temperature measurement No inlet and outlet pipe lengths required Red/green colour change for process values Very fast response time of < […]


Sensirion launched its SFM3300-D single-use mass flow meter at the COMPAMED 2016 trade fair

Sensirion, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality sensors and sensor solutions for the measurement and control of humidity, temperature, and gas and liquid flow, was at the COMPAMED 2016 trade fair to […]


Further BD|SENSORS’s pressure transmitters received UL certification

A specialist when it comes to pressure measurement technology – has had further products certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®). Following in-depth tests, the test engineers from UL confirm for the pressure […]


PEWATRON’s new DC/DC power supply module offers ideal solution for medical applications

PEWATRON is launching a new DC/DC power supply module with enhanced 6000 VDC isolation. The series boasts an output of 6W and an extremely wide input voltage range of 9–36 VDC and […]


Turck showcased its latest inductive proximity switches at the SPS IPC Drives fair

At last year’s SPS IPC Drives fair Turck presented its new range of inductive proximity switches in the M8 housing. The technology of the ferrite core sensors has been completely upgraded, thus […]


Baumer introduces its new BPIK high-performing axle encoder

Capacity, passenger comfort and safety are decisive requirements in railway transport. For many years, Baumer has been proving a reliable partner in the railway industry and with multi-faceted sensor technology significantly contributes […]


AMSYS introduces its new SM9541 Series MEMS sensor

The SM9541 Series is a digital, low pressure MEMS sensor family offering state-of-the-art pressure transducer technology and CMOS mixed signal processing technology to produce a digital, fully conditioned, multi-order pressure and temperature […]


Pizzato showcased its latest NS series safety switches at the SPS IPC Drives fair

The SPS IPC Drives fair in Nuremberg, the leading European event for automation and industrial safety, has ended. During this latest edition, Pizzato Elettrica has successfully presented the new NS series safety […]


Sensor Technology Ltd discusses the current standards for managing wireless devices

As more and more wireless devices come to the market, concerns have emerged within the standards’ body responsible for managing the radio spectrum allocation and wireless device conformance that more guidance is […]


First Sensor’s new LMI series sensors feature high immunity to both dust-laden and humid air

First Sensor presents a new version of its proven ultra-low differential pressure sensors with 3 V supply and linearized I²C bus output. The low profile, manifold-mountable LMI series sensors with measuring ranges […]


Hamamatsu Image sensor with 192 × 96 pixels developed for two-dimensional infrared imaging

Two-dimensional image sensor for near infrared region / InGaAs area image sensor G13441- The G13441-01 has a hybrid structure consisting of a CMOS readout circuit (ROIC: readout integrated circuit) and back-illumi-nated InGaAs […]


Turck expands its PS series pressure sensors with new 3GD and analog devices

Turck is adding 3GD and analog devices with a combined voltage and current output to its PS series pressure sensors Turck has further developed its PS series pressure sensors and will offer […]


PEWATRON presents new customized PLDS pressure sensors based on LDS technology

The latest development for PEWATRON’s customer-specific PLDS pressure sensors is based on advanced Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology. LDS has already been used to create innovative new solutions in various areas of […]


Mitsubishi Electric’s new high-speed contact image sensor showcased at VISION 2016

The new high-speed contact image sensor (CIS) offers a compact, distortion-free alternative to line scan cameras. It was featured on the Stemmer Imaging GmbH exhibition at VISION 2016 in Stuttgart and supported […]