T&M and Monitoring

Microscan announces a new three megapixel resolution configuration in the popular MINI Hawk series of compact direct part mark imagers. The powerful new three megapixel MINI Hawk is the smallest and highest performance autofocus imager in its class for reading small DPM marks straight out of the box.

Electro-Sensors, Inc. announces the SG1000E Position Monitor, designed for measuring linear and rotary movement in clam shell bucket applications. The E-model is the newest addition to the company’s line of SG-Series Position Monitors, which measure rotary movement up to 6 turns as well as repetitive linear movement. With a complete monitoring system housed in a compact and rugged explosion-proof NEMA 4X enclosure, SG-Series Position Monitors provide accurate positional feedback for precise process control—even in harsh industrial applications. SG-Series Position Monitors work with electrically, pneumatically, hydraulically or manually driven shafts.

Micro-PolyView is a 360°, 3D, multi-image optics solution designed to measure and inspect small objects whose dimensions range from 1 to 10 millimeters, using a single lens.

STEMMER IMAGING announces that Allied Vision Technologies (AVT) has complemented its Pike series of FireWire cameras by adding 11 and 16 megapixel models that provide excellent image quality. These new additions, the Pike F-1100 and F-1600, are especially well suited to demanding applications where image quality, sharpness, precision and detail are essential, such as the sciences or in medical technology.

MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology,” announces that it has been awarded a 2010 Global Technology Award in the category of AOI Inspection Systems for its MV-7xi In-Line AOI System configured with MIRTEC’s exclusive 15M Pixel ISIS Vision System. This prestigious award was presented to Brian D’Amico, President of MIRTEC’s North American Sales and Service Division, on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at a ceremony that took place during the SMTA International exhibition held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

Steatite, one of the UK’s, leading engineering and manufacturing providers of high quality reliable computer systems and battery packs for mission-critical applications, is proudly celebrating 25 years of partnership with IEI Technology. IEI is a leading industrial computing provider that has developed over 1,000 products including industrial computer boards, workstations, panel PCs, system solutions and peripherals.

Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces the latest G3 Series Brochure—featuring Red Lion's complete line of G3 and G3 Kadet™ HMIs—is now available by mail or downloadable at www.redlion.net. The 10-page, full color brochure details the company's complete offering of web-enabled HMI products, as well as tables and diagrams illustrating and comparing each product's advanced features, such as display size and resolution and communications capabilities. Providing a comprehensive overview of this proven platform, the user-friendly G3 Series HMI Brochure serves as a valuable industry resource for determining the appropriate HMI to suit unique application requirements.

Continuing AVT's tradition of providing renowned, high-quality and versatile machine-vision cameras, four new digital industrial cameras were demonstrated at May's Vision Show East.

Ballbar 20 (V5.09.04) is the current software shipped with all Renishaw’s QC20-W ballbar kits, allowing fast machine tool performance testing and analysis. It is also compatible with QC10 ballbars (when used with suitable PC operating system software) so users can run a single software programme even if they use both QC10 and QC20-W ballbars. This latest version has been enhanced to give even greater flexibility for testing and reporting.

Fluke has introduced a detachable jaw true-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter. With a recommended price of £180, the new, rugged Fluke 365 Clamp Meter features a large, easy-to-read, backlit display, and is perfect for jobs where access to wires is difficult. The thin, small jaw is detachable with a flexible lead, which makes gaining access to wires and viewing the display easier than ever.