Mitutoyo Releases New Surface Measure Non-Contact Line-Laser Sensor
Mitutoyo America has announced the release of the first non-contact line-laser sensor in the Mitutoyo Surface Measure product line.
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Sensors
Solving IoT’s Sensor Battery Problem With Energy Harvesting
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have recently developed a temperature sensor that can harvest and store the energy from the magnetic field that exists in the open air around a wire. As a result, this could allow sensors to operate in the most remote settings and, importantly, without batteries.
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Mahr Introduces New Compact Mobile Tactile Surface Measuring Instrument
With the MarSurf M 510, Mahr introduces a new mobile tactile surface measuring device that impresses with its lightness and maneuverability: it is the smallest free probe system on the market. The compact all-rounder is available in three measuring lengths. This means that customers can always be sure of finding the right measuring device for their individual applications.
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Keyence Launch Automated 3D Laser Snapshot Sensor
The Keyence LJ-S8000 Series 3D Laser Snapshot Sensor is the world’s first to use an internal motor-driven scanning method. Its built-in laser light source and scanning mechanism eliminate the need for external lighting, lenses, a moving stage, or an encoder. This allows for comprehensive inspections, including dimensioning, appearance, and shape, with just the single sensor. It enables ultra-high-speed, ultra-high-accuracy inline 100% inspections for various targets and materials, with imaging speeds as fast as 0.2 seconds and repeatability of 0.3 µm.
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High-Speed High-Resolution Line Scan Solution Now Available In Color
Teledyne DALSA has announced that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules are now available in color. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all-in-one, offering a lower cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications.
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Compact Cordless Smart-Sensor For Temperature and Humidity Monitoring
Dickson has announced the launch of the Cordless Smart-Sensor, its latest innovation in environmental monitoring. Designed to streamline and enhance the monitoring process, this state-of-the-art sensor combines cutting-edge technology with user friendly features, making it an invaluable tool for various industries.
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Offers Ultra-Fast Scanning With Wireless Connectivity
The new 39DL PLUS ultrasonic thickness gauge redefines efficiency and connectivity in the nondestructive testing industry with ultra-fast scanning speeds and fully integrated wireless connectivity in a rugged handheld design. Building on the proven performance and versatility of its predecessor, the 39DL PLUS gauge provides a digital inspection workflow that saves inspectors time in precision and corrosion thickness inspections.
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LED Optical Micrometer Compensates For Target Tilt
Micro-Epsilon has extended its optoCONTROL series of optical micrometers with the optoCONTROL 2700-40, a high performance LED micrometer for the most demanding measurement tasks. Characterised by its high precision and sampling rate with a measuring range of 40 mm, the LED micrometer is suitable for measuring contours, diameters, gaps, edges and segments in a wide range of inline quality control, automated production and machine monitoring applications.
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Compact 8k Super Resolution GigE Vision Line Scan Camera
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced that its Linea Lite 8k Super Resolution camera is now in production. This compact and cost-effective GigE line scan camera delivers 8k resolution images, a performance that normally requires a camera body twice the size.
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Optical Sensor Enables 100 Percent Quality Control of Ultra-Thin Barrier Layers
A new type of sensor makes it possible to test functional barrier layers on plastic products during production for the first time. The Film-Inspect system was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM.
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