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Mobile X-ray inspection for large components

With the System X C.130, the VisiConsult engineers have implemented a customer request. From space travel came the need for a mobile solution for the inspection of extremely long rocket assemblies. The assemblies are 17 m long, the hardware is almost 2.4 m high and consists of a roller frame on which a C-arm with X-ray source and detector are mounted.

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Precise and quick dimensional accuracy testing

Keyence is expanding its measuring technology portfolio with another measuring device, so that all components from microscopic up to 10 meters in size can now be easily measured in production. In addition to the LM optical coordinate measuring system, the IM digital measuring projector and the XM digital test station, the WM mobile 3D coordinate measuring machine has been on the German market since September 2020.

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Contour detection for inline quality controls

With the new PMD Profiler, ifm presents a new sensor for contour detection that can be optimally used for quality assurance tasks directly in the process. Compared to other methods, the new contour sensor is easy to set up and insensitive to stray light.

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Torque flange series for large engines

Manner has presented a new series of torque flanges for large engines. For high nominal torques in the field of large engines, wind power, ship engines and gas turbines, the Xtremax torque flange series offers a measurement solution for increasing performance and efficiency in order to comply with standards and implement various other measurement tasks.

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Robust inductive sensors with IO-Link

The inductive, high-pressure-resistant sensors from Contrinex now have an IO-Link interface in PNP NO versions at no extra charge. As a result, sensor applications in high pressure environments can benefit from the control and monitoring functions of Industry 4.0 implementations. At the same time, maintenance costs are reduced and system availability increased.

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Sensors for drilling applications and noise reference measurements

According to the manufacturer, the new uniaxial ASC QF acceleration sensors are characterized by a low noise density, high shock resistance and ultra-flat design. The capacitive ultra-low-noise sensors not only enable Measurement While Drilling (MWD) in drilling applications, but also the fine adjustment of active damper systems and high-precision noise reference measurements.

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Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link

The new crm + level sensors from Microsonic are equipped with an IO-Link interface in version 1.1. In addition to the measured distances, the IO-Link interface also transmits identification, status and diagnostic values. Limit levels or switching points can be easily set with IO-Link.

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Absolute rotary encoder with BiSS-C interface

The high-precision magnetic absolute rotary encoders of the Ixarc series from Posital will soon also be available with a BiSS C interface. The encoders with this open source high-performance interface are predestined for the commutation and position feedback of brushless DC motors.

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Stable measurement from the first turn

The capacitive measuring system Capancdt CST6110 records speeds of up to 400,000 rpm in drives, on rotor blades or on position marks of shafts and measures speeds of conductive materials such as metals and non-conductive materials such as ceramics or plastic.

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Actuator for applications in medical technology

Piezomotor presents a small actuator for applications in medical technology, in laboratory and in production automation. The linear drive does not require a gearbox and is always in demand where engineers have to get by with little installation space.

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Modular gear

With the modular gearboxes of the new Neco series, Nabtesco is now making robot technology accessible to classic mechanical engineering. The ready-to-install servo gears achieve a high level of precision with a hysteresis loss of 0.5 arc.min and are extremely robust thanks to the double-bearing eccentric shafts and the bearing-mounted drive shaft.

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A secure hold for the moving belt

For the reliable and cost-efficient protection of conveyor systems and machines, Pilz is expanding the product family of position and proximity switches with the new, compact rope pull switch Psenrope mini. The variant of the Psenrope rope pull switch enables functional processes to be switched off by manual actuation and thus represents an economical solution for the emergency stop function.

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Take-away visualization

Machine operators can now seamlessly transfer the control of their machines from the main visualization to their mobile devices. With a new function of the B&R visualization Mapp View, you can move freely while you work and always have the information you need at your fingertips.

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Full flexibility with Industrial Ethernet

Industrial Ethernet interfaces for the transmission of Gigabit Ethernet, Profinet or other IIoT standards can now be implemented in modular MIXO connectors with universal RJ45 cables. The new contact insert CX 01 J8UM simply locks the RJ45 connector directly onto the standardized contour of the connector.

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Connectors for Industry 4.0

Escha offers an extensive range of products that was specifically developed for the transmission of high data rates of up to 10 Gbit / s in demanding industrial applications.

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Mobile condition monitoring

The new Portable Monitoring System from Balluff is a digital aid for monitoring the condition of machines and systems. The system consists of the Condition Monitoring Sensor BCM, a mobile gateway for data transmission with cellular radio and software for the visualization of the data on any end device.

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Single core for HV test stands

SAB Bröckskes has presented the highly flexible B 110 C cable. The copper cable can be used as a lead between generators on construction machinery or as a lead on large electric motors. In addition, the single wire can be used wherever high currents have to be transmitted and high power is required.

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Industrial panel PC in IP66 / 69K stainless steel housing

For use in hygiene-critical environments, Spectra is introducing the Panel PC of the Spectra Panel Z series with display sizes from 17 "to 21.5" and a resistive touchscreen. The use of stainless steel for the housing of this Panel PC guarantees a very high surface quality that can withstand highly corrosive environments as well as high pressures and temperatures.

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Energy supply systems especially for telescopes

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has been developing application-specific cable carriers for use in telescopes for many years. They are used, for example, in the steel and plastic energy chain system, which is responsible for rotating the camera and the elevation axis of the LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Telescope) on the Cerro Pachón mountain in Chile at an altitude of over 2,600 meters.

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Schneider Electric receives German Sustainability Award

Schneider Electric won the German Sustainability Award in the “Climate Transformation Field” category. The tech group is recognized for its holistic and digital IoT solutions. The jury of the independent German Sustainability Award Foundation also highlighted Schneider Electric's internal efforts to protect the climate.

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Mobile measuring case

The mobile measuring case MMD 98RCM records all voltage quality parameters and logs this data as one, three or four-phase measurement in the low-voltage network (230/400 VAC) in distribution networks in the transformer stations, MS / LV switchgear and as a direct consumption measurement on machines and in buildings.

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Data logger with bluetooth

The RTR500B series from T&D with Bluetooth technology is the next generation of the RTR 500 series, which, according to the manufacturer, combines increased security standards and easier operation. The system uses T & D's wireless short-range communication for transmission between the data logger and the base station.

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Demo kit with RSA3015N spectrum analyzer

To understand how radio technology works, the partner of Telemeter Electronic, Rigol Technologies, now offers a tool: The spectrum analyzer of the DSA800 class or the RSA3015N in combination with a TX1000 demo board is specially designed for the training area, but also specified for R&D measurements.

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New NIR spectrometers

Polytec has revised its PSS series of NIR spectrometers: The new PAS spectrometers are based on the same optical structure, but with improved electronics. Design and testing has shown that the PAS and PSS spectrometers are completely interchangeable in current applications.

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