Magnetic Field Position Measuring System Increases Flexibility
The smart factory with its complex production lines requires great flexibility and often difficult to reconcile with high process and product quality requirements.
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Sensors
Protomar Mini Redefines Absolute Measurement for Grinding Machines
The versatility of the Marposs Protomar Mini shines through its application in multi-diameter machines, such as grinders for broaches or turbine blades.
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Multi-Axis Force-Torque Sensors Add Precision Performance to FANUC Robots
By integrating ATI’s advanced sensing technology with FANUC Robots’ industry-leading performance and reliability, users gain unparalleled force control capabilities.
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Compact Laser Scanner Requires 90 Percent Less Space
A team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has now developed a new, particularly compact scanner module for applications in 3D printing, micromachining or medical technology.
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Position Sensor Detects Part Errors in Automotive Resistance Welding Machines
NewTek Sensor Solutions has developed a custom LVDT position sensor for resistance spot welding machines to detect missing or misaligned parts in nut and stud welding.
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Researchers Create Innovative Sensor to Enhance Robots’ Tactile Capabilities
Researchers have developed an L3 F-TOUCH sensor to enhance tactile capabilities in robots, allowing it to “feel” objects and adjust its grip accordingly.
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ProGage Touch Precision Thickness Tester Launched
Unlike handheld micrometers, the ProGage Touch controls the amount of pressure being exerted on the test specimen ensuring highly accurate and reliable measurements.
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SICK’s Extended Ruler3000 Family Focuses on Finest Details
SICK Ruler3000 has set a new standard by combining the outstanding image quality of SICK’s Ranger3 streaming camera with the convenience of a built-in laser, pre-selected optics and factory-calibrated fields of view.
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Encoder Provides Static and Dynamic Contouring Accuracy Inspection of CNC Machine Tools
Machine tool performance from the point of view of compliance to tolerances, surface definition, etc., is determined essentially by the accuracy of machine movement.
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Next Generation Confocal Chromatic Sensor With Integrated Controller and Industrial Ethernet
To achieve maximum accuracy confocal sensors must be aligned as perpendicular as possible to the measuring object.
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