Sensors

The new BVS-E Identification vision sensor from Balluff checks the markings on your products regardless of whether you label them with 1D codes (barcodes) or 2D codes (Data Matrix codes), reading all common codes on the market. Text and sequences of numbers such as code plain text can be verified using OCV, Optimal Character Verification, the result a simple 'Inspection OK' or ‘Inspection not OK'. If you need to view the read code data to find out which parts are being processed you can output via the RS232 or Ethernet interface.

The Cambridge Wireless Sensing SIG in conjunction with the Univ. Of Cambridge Eiffel Project will be uncovering the secrets to success in Wireless Sensing. This half day free event will be taking place at the Computer Labs, University of Cambridge on the 7th April 2011, and is supported by the Discovering Start-Ups Project, an initiative funded by EEDA to support and showcase start up companies.

Measurement Specialties releases two new 24-bit ultra-thin digital pressure sensors. These new miniature sensors, with respective heights of one millimeter, were specifically designed for smart phones and other multi-sensor devices.

Measurement Specialties (MEAS) designs and manufactures sensors that measure pressure, force/torque, position, vibration, piezo film, temperature, humidity, optical and even multi-sensor modules that are capable of functioning across different sensor types. We are the heart of numerous medical disposable products and stand alone instruments that provide vital links to the physical world without adding human error. Our business is based on understanding your sensing needs and developing solutions that meet your performance, quality and cost objectives.

Expansion in North America and product innovation drive unprecedented global sales

With their new BOS 23K family of sensors, consisting of through-beam, retro-reflective, diffuse and background suppression models, Balluff has set new standards in optical object detection. Visible red light and laser versions for precision alignment, together with long ranges and compact uniform housing styles ensure great freedom in equipment design and at a favourable price/performance ratio.

Balluff’s BML Magnetic Linear Encoder system consist of a sensing head and magnetically encoded tape making a highly precise, fast-response and very rugged measuring system. As the system works magnetically, in contrast to optical systems it is very insensitive to contamination from oil, dust etc. These characteristics make it ideal for use in harsh, dusty industrial environments.

Proactive maintenance offers enormous potential for cost savings and having equipment and machines with this feature provides significant competitive advantages. Reliable function diagnostics is especially important in high-dynamic machines, used for example in the printing and paper industry. With their Dynamic Sensor Control (DSC), sensor specialist and networking provider Balluff offer a completely new and cost-effective way to detect quality deviations in the manufacturing process in real time indirectly through the sensors. Here Balluff boasts not only a complete portfolio of inductive, capacitive and photoelectric sensors, but also the matching full range of connectivity and networking products.

MTS has further expanded its range of available interfaces by developing Temposonics® R-Series position sensors compatible with EtherNet/IP devices. By offering this interface, the new sensor models enable connec¬tivity with a large installed base of control devices. The EtherNet/IP implementation features DLR (Device Level Ring) technology to provide high-speed, high-per¬formance communication along with rapid network recovery.

Toumaz, the leading provider of ultra-low power wireless telemetry technologies for medical monitoring and internet-connected consumer devices, today announces the launch of TZ1053 TELRAN – an ultra-low energy (ULE) radio for wireless sensor networks, remote controls, green energy solutions, smart meters, and environmental monitoring. Built on Toumaz’s proprietary AMx™ Mixed Signal technology, the high-performance sub-1GHz radio SoC offers 1V operation using a single button cell battery and consumes less than 3mW continuous use power consumption.