Mains-independent power supply for laser modules
The latest addition to the range of accessories from Laser Components makes flexpoint laser modules with M12 connectors fit for mobile use.
Large transmitted-light mechanical stage for screening tasks
With the KDT600, the Dresden-based positioning specialist Steinmeyer Mechatronik offers a large XY table for fast scanning tasks, with which biological or medical samples can be examined with high precision within a very short time.
Rotor, ball screw and nut directly integrated
With its new DR series, Oriental Motor has developed linear actuators in which the rotor, ball screw and nut are directly integrated without a coupling.
Cost-optimized frequency converters
With the new FR-CS80 series frequency converters, Mitsubishi Electric is focusing on user-friendliness and efficiency. According to the manufacturer, the converters are around 20 percent cheaper and even 30 percent more space-saving than conventional models.
Fork sensors for small parts
The new fork sensors of the GS 04B and GS 08B series from Leuze detect even the smallest objects with absolute certainty. They are ideal for reliable detection in high-speed applications and detect objects with a diameter of just 0.05 millimeters.
Dichroic filters for extreme ultraviolet
Edmund Optics (EO) has added new optics designed for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) to its portfolio. This product expansion includes, for example, dichroic filters for EUV suitable for generating high harmonics (HHG), as well as for the ever-growing number of related applications such as coherent diffractive imaging (CDI), EUV lithography, nanomaterials processing, and the generation of ultrashort attosecond pulses.
Improving fringe projection 3D shape measurement
Based on a novel measurement algorithm and the Mikrotron EoSens 12CXP+ area scan camera, scientists in Taiwan developed a system to reconstruct a 3D model in a continuous scan mode instead of the conventional approach of taking three full-field fringe images sequentially in pause mode.
New imaging method to assess quality of 3D-printed metal parts
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a fast imaging system to analyze the inner structure of 3D-printed metal parts.
3D optical metrology and holography
Zygo is constantly researching and refining interferometry-driven optical metrology tools and recognizes that digital holography is gaining significant momentum in the measurement of surface topography due to increases in the speed and data capacity of today’s computers.
Buttons for special requirements
Georg Schlegel has presented a new button in the mYnitron series for 16.2 mm installation openings.
Modular palletizing system
With the Variostack, IEF-Werner has an open and modular palletizing system in its range that can be individually adapted to production.
Motor feedback system with single cable technology
With the ETL70 in Hiperface DSL digital single-cable technology and the STL70 with Hiperface interface, Sick is launching a new generation of absolutely measuring, linear motor feedback systems.
Advanced linear stage
SI has introduced a new, improved linear stage: The M3-LS-U2 is the further development of the M3-LS with a built-in controller. The new version is optimized for series production and a long service life.
Series for standard applications
With PlanetGear PRE/PRF, Nidec Graessner is presenting a series that is particularly optimized for standard applications. This results in needs-based solutions for a wide range of applications, more flexibility in design and lower automation costs.
Highly Dynamic 2-Axis Galvo Scanner
Aerotech has introduced the AGV-XPO. The highly dynamic, 2-axis laser scan head combines low-inertia, highly efficient motors with ultra-high-resolution position feedback and optimized structural dynamics.
Mini Raman spectrometer with more accurate results especially for non-polar substances
Hamamatsu's C15471 is a mini Raman spectrometer module with a laser diode that provides 50 mW of power. The tripling of power compared to the previous model enables more accurate measurement results at lower concentrations of Raman-active molecules, especially for non-polar substances.
Augmented Reality makes the housing and panel PC come alive
The products from Rose Systemtechnik can now be viewed directly in the customer's factory with an augmented reality application.
Protective housings for machines
The protection and separation system from RK Rose+Krieger is used to enclose automated production processes and thus to protect people and machines.
Digitization applications for gateways
The cloud-based digitization platform Symestic can now be used with the IoTmaxx cellular gateways.
Radio switching devices for wireless signal transmission
Steute's wireless switching devices are suitable for safe, reliable and wireless signal transmission in many applications.
Viewer software for OBD-2 diagnostic data in new version
The freely available Windows tool PCAN-OBD-2 Viewer from Peak-System has been released in a revised version 1.2.
Combine signals and power in just one connector
If there is little space in the housing, there is now a solution from Ilme.
Ethernet connectivity for space-critical sensors
As part of its 818 product series, Binder offers connectors in the M8 form factor with D coding.
Schrittmotor mit 10.000 rpm
The stepper motor AM3248 is now available from Faulhaber. With a maximum of 10,000 rpm, it can reach five times the speed of comparable stepper motors.
CMOS vs. CCD technologies
CMOS is becoming increasingly popular, but CCD is far from obsolete. When does which image sensor technology make sense and where do both play out their advantages? So far, CCD sensors still impress with higher image quality and lower noise, whereas CMOS sensors score in terms of energy consumption and smear and blooming effects. With more choice of global shutter sensors, CMOS continues to catch up.
Virtual commissioning for servo hydraulics
With the software Prosimulation from Baumüller, the servo drive systems of machines and plants can be set up, tested and optimized virtually.
Fieldbus modules in IP67
Murrelektronik has expanded its IO-Link portfolio with the IP67 fieldbus modules "MVK Pro" and "IMPACT67 Pro".
Series start for the frequency converter SD4S
The SD4S from Sieb & Meyer will be available in five sizes of the 230 V class at the beginning of 2022, and four sizes of the 400 V class will also come onto the market in the first half of 2022.
Brushless DC motors with driver
Oriental Motor has introduced the BLH series of brushless DC motors and drivers for 24 VDC.
Engine for mobile applications
With the new BG 95x120 dPro, Dunkermotoren expands the product portfolio in the BG 95 series by a new length.
Vision software Matrox Design Assistant released in version 2109
Matrox Imaging has introduced version 2109 of its Design Assistant X vision software. It is available in Germany and Austria through Rauscher.
Aspheres for imaging and the near infrared spectrum
Edmund Optics, a manufacturer and supplier of optical components, has added new aspheres to its product line. The product expansion includes the Techspec series of double-sided aspheres, which are suitable for imaging, and the same series' precision aspheres for the near-infrared spectrum, which offer very high imaging quality.
Integrated vision system
Cognex introduces the In-Sight 3D-L4000 integrated vision system. Equipped with 3D laser profiling technology, this intelligent camera enables engineers to solve a range of inspection applications in automated production lines.
Acceleration sensors for low-power applications
The capacitive acceleration sensors ASC ECO-x311 were specially developed for cost-efficient and mobile applications with tight installation spaces.
100% inline thickness measurement of strip and sheet materials
The thicknessGauge systems provide highly accurate thickness values for strip and plate materials. In addition to the C-frame models, they can also be integrated into the production line as an O-frame version. By using various sensor technologies such as laser scanners, laser triangulation sensors, confocal sensors and electromagnetic combination sensors, they can be adapted to the measurement task and the object surfaces to be measured.
