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Precision control for slow motion applications
By Mark Howard, Zettlex As the market demands ever more precise position and speed control, some traditional electrical control, actuation and sensing methods are being discarded and new techniques are emerging. -
Moore Industries updates Website
The redesign is now optimized to work with all major Internet browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. -
Phoenix Contact announces training classes
Classes on safety, security, surge protection, Ethernet, wireless and I/O run from February through April 2013. -
How Inductive Sensors Work
By Mark Howard, Zettlex Inductive sensor terminology and techniques can be confusing. This article explains the various types and operating principles, as well as their consequent strengths and weaknesses. -
Yaskawa Europe to Acquire VIPA
VIPA is a manufacturer of PLCs, I/O modules and HMIs in Herzogenaurach, Germany. -
Macro Sensors LVDT enables Linear Position Sensing
The LVDT lets SL Series Linear Position Sensors from Control Products provide long stroke position measurement in heavy duty applications where rod-type sensors do not hold up. -
Schaeffler provides condition monitoring of turbines at wind farm
Five online condition monitoring systems were installed on wind turbines at the Crystal Rig wind farm in Scotland. 20 more are expected to be installed later this year. -
Raytek introduces Spot Size Calculator app
With this app, customers can determine spot size measurement conditions for the company's infrared sensors on their smartphone. -
SICK Opens bigger office in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
SICK moved to a larger office building in the Greater Toronto Area due to the positive economic situation in Canada, and the strong growth in sensor sales. -
Dwyer releases 2013 Catalog App
The free Catalog App works on the iPad, iPhone, or any Android mobile device. -
Digital Sensors and Sensor Systems: Practical Design book
Book shows how to eliminate complex amplification, filtering and analog-to-digital conversion in digital, smart, intelligent sensors, and sensor and DAQ systems. -
Honeywell promotes Remi Volpe to VP-GM for EMEA Region
Volpe has more than 20 years of Honeywell experience. He served as the EMEA Marketing Director-buildings and CentraLine business leader for Honeywell’s Environmental & Combustion Controls (ECC) business. -
Meggitt hires Chris Kramm as Senior Electrical Engineer
Chris Kramm was hired as Senior Electrical Engineer and Project Manager for Wilcoxon Research to design sensors and accessories for vibration monitoring systems. -
How to Select the Right Positioning Sensor
By Turck White paper provides an in-depth explanation of how sensors using resistance inductance capacitance (RLC) technology enhance position sensing in industrial applications. -
The true cost of potentiometers
By Mark Howard, Zettlex Potentiometers are still, by far, the most commonly used position sensor. They are widely seen as the low cost solution for many position sensing applications. But is their reputation for low cost justified? -
Omega Engineering opens office in China
Omega opened an office in Shanghai at the end of September 2012. Sharon Zhang was appointed General Manager of China. -
Research Reveals Lack of Confidence in Gas Monitoring
The research says only 32% of managers are very confident that the gas detectors in their workplace actually work. -
UEI publishes I/O Product Catalog
Catalog covers I/O boards that are available for use with the company’s RACKtangle and CUBE chassis. -
Epicor to supply ERP to Tempsens Instruments in India
With manufacturing facilities in India, Germany and China, Tempsens Instruments builds temperature sensors and accessories. -
TR Electronic Encoders Certified to SIL 3
CDx Series of absolute encoders features a Safety Integrity Level of 3 (SIL3), with high system performance and a low probability of failure.
