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Attocube introduces FPS3010 ultra-high sensitivity displacement sensor with new sensor heads

attocube’s award winning FPS3010 - the ultra-high sensitivity, high bandwidth interferometric displacement sensor – is now available with new sensor heads. These were specifically designed for the use in extremely confined spaces: With a diameter of only 1.2 millimeters the ultra-compact ‘xxs’ heads can now even perform measurements in applications, which simply had not been accessible for metrological instruments before.

From attocube systems AG 9 Mar 2015

Semtech Introduces 33V High-Performance Transient Voltage Suppression Device for Protecting Industrial Sensors

Semtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the uClamp3601P – a 33V, high-performance transient voltage suppression (TVS) device for protecting industrial sensors. The single-line uClamp3601P achieves the low-clamping voltage performance needed to safeguard today’s small form factor proximity sensors from ESD, EFT and low level surge transients.

From Semtech Corporation 5 Mar 2015

Lion Precision Introduces LRD6300 Capacitive Clear Label Sensor Featuring One-Click AutoGap Setup

Capacitive sensing technology has been shown to be the fastest, most accurate method of clear (or nonclear) label registration detection, but the sensors are perceived as difficult to adjust and expensive. Lion Precision’s new LRD6300 capacitive label sensor has easy one-button setup and a lower price.

From Lion Precision 5 Mar 2015

Beak-Proof GPS Dataloggers Can Help Track Parrots

Yes, it is possible to study parrots with GPS trackers--you just have to make them beak-proof. For a new paper in The Auk: Ornithological Advances, Erin Kennedy, George Perry, and Todd Dennis of the University of Auckland and Joshua Kemp and Corey Mosen of New Zealand's Department of Conservation tested the feasibility of tracking parrots with GPS dataloggers in Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand. Their parrot of choice was the Kea (Nestor notabilis), a large, intelligent, mountain-dwelling bird perhaps best known for its fearless interactions with tourists and their cars.

20 Feb 2015

Northrop Grumman's Hemispherical Resonator Gyro Achieves Record 30 Million Hours of Continuous Operation

Northrop Grumman Corporation's hemispherical resonator gyro (HRG), which is used for commercial and military space applications, recently achieved 30 million hours of continuous operation without a single mission failure.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 18 Feb 2015

Epson Adapts Cadence Tensilica Xtensa Processor to Enhance GPS Watch Battery Life

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced that Epson has switched from its previous GPS subsystem to one using the Cadence® Tensilica® Xtensa® processor to extend the battery life of its wrist watch GPS running monitors from 14 hours to up to 30 hours when the GPS function is activated.

18 Feb 2015

Micro-Epsilon’s Non-Contact Confocal Chromatic Sensor Installed at Curtis Assemble & Test

UK-based engineering and test company Curtis Assemble & Test Ltd has installed a non-contact confocal chromatic sensor from Micro-Epsilon on an automated assembly and test machine that checks the alignment of a precision disc pin assembly, part of an automotive fuel injector valve. These high precision confocal displacement sensors are able to measure the alignment of the valve disc pin assembly to within a clearance of 2 microns.

From Micro-Epsilon 18 Feb 2015

Sensors in Jersey to Monitor Rugby Player’s Hydration

When the email from the Queensland Maroons rugby team hit his Inbox, Dr. Jaime Grunlan thought it was another in a long line of spam so he treated it as such. When he received it a second time he decided to open it and see why someone more than 9,000 miles away would be contacting him.

13 Feb 2015

Macro Sensors LVDT Gage Heads Being Used on Automated Auto Part Production Lines

Macro Sensors LVDT gage heads are being used on an automated auto part production line as part of a quality control system that ensures the precise dimensions of hydraulic valve adjusters manufactured for use in different car engines.

11 Feb 2015

Micro-Epsilon Launches Next-Generation Spindle Growth Measurement System

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK has launched a next-generation displacement measurement system for high speed milling and grinding machine applications.

From Micro-Epsilon 10 Feb 2015

Position Sensor News

Attocube introduces FPS3010 ultra-high sensitivity displacement sensor with new sensor heads

Semtech Introduces 33V High-Performance Transient Voltage Suppression Device for Protecting Industrial Sensors

Lion Precision Introduces LRD6300 Capacitive Clear Label Sensor Featuring One-Click AutoGap Setup

Beak-Proof GPS Dataloggers Can Help Track Parrots

Northrop Grumman's Hemispherical Resonator Gyro Achieves Record 30 Million Hours of Continuous Operation

Epson Adapts Cadence Tensilica Xtensa Processor to Enhance GPS Watch Battery Life

Micro-Epsilon’s Non-Contact Confocal Chromatic Sensor Installed at Curtis Assemble & Test

Sensors in Jersey to Monitor Rugby Player’s Hydration

Macro Sensors LVDT Gage Heads Being Used on Automated Auto Part Production Lines

Micro-Epsilon Launches Next-Generation Spindle Growth Measurement System

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