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Long range wafer mapping sensor
March 2007, Temperature Controls
Baumer Electric has designed and developed long range wafer mapping sensors. Wafers are carried between different stages of manufacturing in FOUPs (cassettes). To prevent wafer damages during handling ...

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Electromagnetic field immune inductive sensors
March 2007
IFM Electronic's new IM5120 electromagnetic field immune sensors are designed for conveying applications particularly in the automotive industry, as well as being ideal for use in machine tools and factory ...

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Small high-speed camera to detect faults in fast moving processing equipment
March 2007
Photron has recently introduced one of the world's smallest high-speed video cameras, the FASTCAM MH-4. While focused on the automotive testing field (where cameras fitted inside the test vehicle must ...

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Optical sensors for the hazardous area
March 2007, Siemens South Africa
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) offers a new range of optical proximity switches for the hazardous area. The Simatic PXO240 sensors in compact design K80 are available as diffuse sensors, reflex sensors ...

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Mercury-free sensors remain HACCP-compliant
March 2007
The problem often encountered in plastic processing factories is the pressure build-up on extruders. It is, therefore, essential to monitor pressure build-up in order to ensure plant safety. Mercury sensors ...

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Universal AS-i temperature sensor
March 2007
The new AS-i temperature sensor from IFM Electronic is a universal transmitter with integrated AS-i slave. The transmission occurs according to the analog protocol 7.3, which is implemented in all masters ...

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Proximity sensors with 50 mm sensing distance
March 2007
Rechners' new High Performance Proximity Sensors, available from ASSTech Process Electronics & Instrumentation, have an M32 threaded sensor with 5 cm active area to allow a flush mounting sensing distance ...

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Thermox smart sensor product line simplifies installtion and operations
March 2007
The smart sensor product line from Ametek Thermox eliminates the need for a control unit, providing the necessary intelligence for proper operation, alarm and calibration in the sensor. These special ...

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New low temperature radar sensor for cryogenic gases
March 2007, VEGA Controls SA
Another innovation from Vega has been released, allowing reliable level measurement of liquified gases in cryogenic conditions. The low temperature version of the Vegapuls 63 can be used in applications ...

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Hygienic laser level and distance transmitter
February 2007
The LM80 laser level and distance transmitter is a low-cost laser instrument from Laser Measurement. The compact, robust and versatile enclosure is ideal for hygienic conditions in the food and beverage ...

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New light curtains supplied by Instralec
February 2007
Instralec has represented Sunx in KZN for 14 years. The range is well represented in the following industries: pharmaceutical; rubber and plastic; automotive; food; material handling. In particular the ...

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Spectroscopic camera that uses electron multiplying CCD technology
February 2007
Andor Technology, a world-leading supplier of specialised cameras and spectrographs for scientific applications, recently released the Newton which is the first spectroscopic camera to use electron multiplying ...

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Rotary measuing system with magnetic rings from Kübler
February 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The new magnetic rings RI20 from Kübler, combined with the proven LIMES sensor head, offer a particularly compact incremental rotary measuring system, ideal for installation areas where space is very ...

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Factor 1 sensor in Q12 housing
January 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presents the highly complex uprox+ sensor with 5 mm switching distance for mounting and handling applications. Turck has extended its range of uprox+ sensors especially for uses in mounting and ...

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Measure and switch with a parallel light beam
January 2007, Temperature Controls
With the addition of the ParCon, Baumer Electric has extended the family of line sensors. Depending on the specific requirements, a switching or analog version with lateral or frontal optics is available. The ...

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'Pick-to-light' sensor light
January 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck presented the K50 signal light with integrated optical sensor for so-called 'pick-to-light' applications at the Motek. In 'pick-to-light' applications signal lamps indicate to the operator the compartment ...

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A belt 'scale' that is easy to install and maintain
January 2007
The new LM50SBR conveyor belt scanner from Laser Measurement uses completely different measuring principles from conventional belt weighing instruments. Instead of detecting the physical load on a conveyor ...

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Vibration sensor with integrated, frequency selective diagnosis
December 2006
IFM Electronic's award winning Octavis vibration sensor has been upgraded with integrated, frequency selective, diagnosis functions. The Octavis type VE, with up to 20 freely-configurable monitoring frequencies, ...

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MTS enhances sensors for severe shock and vibration
December 2006, ATI Systems
MTS Sensor Technologie introduces a new option for the R-Series magnetostrictive linear position sensors which is designed for use in extreme shock and vibration environments. These more rugged versions ...

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Vibration sensors designed for water industry
December 2006, Temperature Controls
An increasing number of Monitran's vibration sensors are being used to monitor vibration levels on important plant and components around the water industry, with many being fitted on sites outside the ...

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