In order to give developers of microlens arrays (MLAs) the opportunity to sound-out the potential of this technology, Ingeneric presents an MLA demonstrator in a new technical article in PhotonicsViews issue 1/2022.
The new Edge Gateway from ifm is a link between the sensor level of the system automation and the IT.
Avnet Embedded is expanding the COM Express product portfolio in the upper performance sector with the high-performance COM Express Type 6 module family MSC C6B-ALP.
The new control cabinet industrial PC C6675 with ATX motherboard as well as the housing and power supply unit of the industrial server C6670 now also enables the use of large, powerful graphics cards for particularly demanding machine learning and vision applications.
Trioptics has further developed the electronic autocollimators of the TriAngle series with a view to the specific requirements in mechanical engineering: A computer-aided straightness measurement of guide rails is carried out with an accuracy of up to 1 μm / m.
With VC picoSmart, Vision Components presents an embedded vision system the size of a conventional image sensor module, which considerably simplifies and shortens the development of vision sensors. Image acquisition and processing are fully implemented on the board, which is only 22 x 23.5 mm in size.
For rooms with limited workshop space, Vision Engineering's Deltron is a robust and accurate workshop CMM, combined with a space-saving footprint and compact design to ensure measurement stability. This unique combination is made possible by the modern design of the Delta mechanism with carbon fiber rod construction and intuitive software control.
Vision Tools Image Analysis Systems introduces the next generation of the VoE product line. Vision over Ethernet is a camera system with a decentralized hardware platform based on module components. The heart of the platform is the VoE-SlyBox evaluation unit with 10 Gbit Ethernet interface and integrated image analysis software VisionTools V60.
Ximea has prepared a particularly small industrial USB3 imager with the highest resolution to date for production. It is a miniature camera with an On Semiconductor CMOS sensor for 18 Mpix with more than 20 fps. The newcomer named MU181 is part of the xiMU series of industrial USB3 cameras that are equipped with the popular USB 3.1 Gen1 interface.
In the series of Smarc modules in the new TQMxE40S module, TQ relies on the 6th generation of Intel Atom processors ("Elkhart Lake"). All twelve available processor variants of the series can be optionally equipped and thus cover the three important fields of application “PC / client”, embedded systems in the extended temperature range and industrial systems with requirements for continuous use.
The ILM-E frameless motor presented by the TQ Group is used in a modular plug & play industrial robot from the Munich start-up Kea Robotics.
The robust miniature sensors of the series O-21 miniature from disoric are only 28 x 8 x 14 mm in size. They quickly and reliably recognize small objects, positions and small differences in height, practically regardless of the surface. The light barriers and light scanners with red light LEDs enable reliable object detection with a high functional reserve. They are preferably used where there is little space available.
The VG Studio Max, VG Studio, VG Metrology and VG Inline CT software family gets new features with version 3.5.2: faster 3D rendering, a new user interface for processing geometry elements, the ability to create a CAD model with fewer control points, and a feature to place arbitrary report content in sections.
Firstlight's high-end C-RED series swir cameras are ultra-fast, low-noise, and operate at 600 fps with less than 60 electrons of readout noise. This makes them particularly suitable for applications with low light, short exposure times and high-speed requirements.
Rigol introduces a new compact high-performance oscilloscope series named DS8000-R based on the MSO8000 series. It is an addition to his UltraVision II oscilloscope portfolio.
Manners standard torque measuring shafts are bearing-free and, compared to the classic slip ring torque measuring shaft, measure torques in the drive train without wear or shunted forces.
With the new K58 option for the R&S RTO and R&S RTP oscilloscopes, Rohde & Schwarz is launching a trigger and decoding solution for the 1000BASE-T1 interface.
With its new pressure transmitter platform, First Sensor is introducing three new series of pressure transmitters.
Althen now has a new series of non-contact torque sensors in its range. The measurement technology of the Torqsense SGR510 / 520 sensors is based on a DNS full bridge and transmits the measurement signals with the proven detection of surface acoustic waves (AOW).
With the self-sufficient radar sensors Vegapuls Air, the fill levels of silos, mobile containers or tanks can be reliably monitored, even in remote locations.
The Capancdt 61x4 from Micro-Epsilon is an active capacitive system for measuring path, distance and position in industrial measurement tasks. It works with an active sensor and an integrated preamplifier and enables long cable connections of up to 15 m.
The hollow-shaft conductive plastic potentiometers of the MHP16 series from Megatron can even be used in extremely tight spaces. With a housing depth of just 6 mm and a housing diameter of 16.4 mm, the potentiometer can be used as a position indicator in motorized valves and actuators.
With the TRK38, TWK presents an ultra-compact single-turn magnetic rotary encoder that was developed with safety-related applications in mind.
With the axle compensation of the new XYR1000-B series, the Zimmer Group has now developed another version of its axle compensation series.
Leantechnik supplies both high-precision, robust rack and pinion gears as well as custom-made handling units for packaging systems.
Neugart has developed a special lubricant specifically for planetary gears. It is now being used in the grease-lubricated standard models of the Economy Line.
With the DM66200H, Faulhaber is introducing a new motor with an inner opening (aperture). As a direct drive, the new hollow shaft motor works without play and can be integrated into different applications with minimal effort.
Servotecnica offers expert support for slip rings and supplies them in many designs, sizes and equipment variants for various industries.
At Rodriguez, customer-specific system solutions can also be developed. For system solutions in the rotary and linear technology area, Rodriguez takes on the selection of the suitable precision bearings or linear technology components as well as the development and construction of the assembly.
Nord has integrated its IE5 + motor into a single-stage helical gear unit and thus optimized the system efficiency.
The Sumac software from Udoka supports CAN interfaces from Peak-System. The integration of the PCAN-Basic API enables access to the CAN interface.
Hilscher is expanding the cifX M.2 PC card portfolio with the traditional Profibus-DP slave protocol.
With the ASi-5 modules with integrated IO-Link master from Bihl + Wiedemann, data from intelligent devices can be integrated into automation processes.
For its modular adapter system Imas-Connect, Icotek offers the new adapter sleeves AT-FL and QT-AT-FL. The adapter grommets serve as an interface for M23 square flange connectors.
The new Li-Ion battery pack BP-LIO-1525 from Bicker offers five times more charge / discharge cycles than conventional lead-acid batteries and thus guarantees a particularly long service life.
