Sensors (including Flow, Pressure, Level, Temp., Position.)

maxon is flying to the Sun
In February, Solar Orbiter will start its mission to provide scientists with new data about the Sun. Swiss research and engineering have played a significant role in the construction of the space probe – including drives from maxon.The European Space A...

CYBATHLON and maxon: Getting ready for round two
The second CYBATHLON is going to take place on May 2 and 3, 2020. Once again, people with physical disabilities compete against each other in exciting races—supported by state-of-the-art technical assistance systems. There are new challenges for the co...

Intelligent pyrometer for automatic hotspot detection
The intelligent thermoMETER TIM 8 pyrometer offers automatic hot and cold spot detection in industrial applications which enables effective and reliable temperature control. Designed for standalone operation without a PC, it combines the advantages...

Laser scanner offers new performance level for series applications
Precision, versatility and a compact design are often decisive characteristics in industrial series applications. The new scanCONTROL 2500 laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon are specially designed to meet these high requirements while being ...

“driven” explains the factory of the future
Digitization and automation will completely change the way we develop and produce products. But what exactly does that mean? And what is behind the terms commonly used to refer to the smart factory? This issue of driven – the maxon motor magazine – ...

Monitoring the clamping position in machine tools
Monitoring the clamping position in machine tools is an extremely important and critical measurement task. In order to avoid incorrect machining and the high resulting costs, the position of the tool must be detected. Here, the induSENSOR LVP displ...

Measuring the bearing gap in wind turbines
In wind turbines, the bearing gap is very important because the better the sliding properties, the higher the plant effectiveness and service life. The bearing gap between the bearing surface and the drive shaft is reliably monitored using inductiv...

High precision gap monitoring in plant and machinery
With the eddyNCDT 3060, Micro-Epsilon has developed a powerful displacement measuring system based on the eddy current principle, which combines precision, speed and temperature stability in a unique way. These characteristics are complemented with...

Capacitive measuring system for industrial applications
The capaNCDT 61x0/IP capacitive displacement measuring system is suitable for inline quality assurance of production processes, and for control of plant and machinery. Protected to IP68, this measuring system is therefore suitable for many industri...

High-performance inductive displacement measuring system
The eddyNCDT 3060 inductive measurement system is based on eddy currents and enables fast, precise displacement measurements in industrial environments. More than 400 sensor models can be combined with the eddyNCDT 3060. Based on ease of use and sm...

Laser sensors for high precision distance measurements on metals and rough surfaces
The new optoNCDT 1750LL laser sensor is used in high precision distance measurements of metallic and structured surfaces. Their oval-shaped light spot makes it possible to compensate for physical interferences and to output stable measurement values...

New draw-wire sensor with 8 times longer service life
Compared to draw-wire sensors based on a conventional potentiometer, the new wireSENSOR WPS-MK88 U45R with a non-contact potentiometer achieves 8 times more working cycles, which extends the sensor’s service life to its maximum. This new technology...

Microscope lens for temperature monitoring of ultra-small targets
Thermal imager monitoring of ultra-small components is now possible using a microscope lens from Micro-Epsilon. This lens is available as an upgrade for the TIM 450 and TIM 640 high resolution thermal imaging cameras, enabling thermographic macro shoot...

The new generation of confocal chromatic measuring systems
Measuring tasks in the glass industry are often a huge challenge for sensors. The new confocal chromatic confocalDT 2421 / 2422 controllers ensure reliable, high speed and high precision distance and thickness measurements on reflecting and transpar...

How e-mobility will change our world
The new issue of driven is out! It's a silent revolution. However, it can't be stopped: People are increasingly using electrical power for personal transportation and for moving goods, creating new requirements for drive technology.

High-Tech Solution for the Inspection of Mat and Shiny Surfaces
The reflectCONTROL Automotive and surfaceCONTROL Robotic inspection systems provide easy, fast and reliable quality inspection of surfaces. From a complete chassis to a single painted part, smallest defects can be reliably recognized inline, enabling 1...

New Industrial Grade Optical Encoder from Quantum Devices
Quantum Devices, Inc. Model QDH20 provides an improved feedback solution in applications typically using a standard size 20 package.

Cables and connectors for food and beverage applications
The food safety modernization act (FSMA), states that food producers must take all necessary steps to prevent food borne illnesses and pathogens.

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces Unique New 2D Speed And Direction Sensor IC Using Vertical And Planar Hall Elements
Worcester, MA – Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces the release of a unique dual-channel Hall-effect latch featuring two-dimensional (2D) sensing via a combination of vertical Hall and planar Hall elements. The quadrature outputs of the ...

Exergen Global's Temperature Sensor Ensures Safety, Efficiency for Ablation System
Exergen Non-Contact Sensor Plays Key Role in NeuWave Medical's Certus® 140 Cooling System

Exergen Global's Reflective Cone Only Device to Prevent Temperature Errors Caused by Ambient Radiation and Emissivity
Custom-Designed Cone works with Exergen Non-Contact IRt\c Sensors, Ensures High-Quality Processing for INdustrial Applications

ESCON Module 24/2 Servo Motor Controller
A miniature controller with maximum functionality.

More versions, more power - The new DCX motors and GPX gearboxes
New additions to the maxon family of X drives

BEI Sensors Introduces a Comprehensive Range of Functional Safety Encoders

BellowsTech Expands Webshop Product Offering

maxon motor takes part in chase to catch up with a comet
Rosetta mission

Award Winning IRt/c Sensor from Exergen Integrated in M&R's Flagship CAYENNE D Quartz and RED CHILI D 1418 Flash Cure Units

'Less Is More' Precision Motion Control

Exergen Global Enables Syneron to Deliver Advanced Aesthetic Treatments
Syneron’s Award Winning VelaShape III Selects the Exergen Micro IRt/c Sensor to Reduce Treatment Time and Improve Results

Exergen Revs Up Indy 500 Sponsorship

New Inclinometer Series Offers Precise Tilt Measurement for Harsh Applications

Tekscan Announces New Enhanced Stability Sensor
The new ESS301 sensor is three times less sensitive to heat and humidity as compared to the FlexiForce standard sensor and performs better over a wider range of environmental, operating, and storage conditions.

MicroE Systems Partners with OEMs to Solve Tough Design Challenges in Robotics Applications

New API Software from Tekscan Improves Efficiency of Pressure Data Acquisition & Analysis
Write your own programs to retrieve Tekscan data!

Sports Science Uncovers Myths With Pressure Mapping
When Fox Sports Network's Sport Science needed the most advanced pressure measurement technology to investigate and break down myths in athletics, they chose Tekscan!

EC-4pole 32 HD with Planetary Gearhead
This 480 W motor can withstand 200 °C, 1000 G, -5000 m and 1700 bar.

BellowsTech Defines Edge Welded Bellows Technology

Metal Bellows Expansion Joints Available

Expansion of Metal Bellows Line Announced

Interconnect Gold Contact Springs Available From Stock

Servometer® Offers Precision Engineered Custom Electroforms

Electroformed Metal Bellows

Servometer Flexible Shaft Couplings Ensure Accurate Positioning

Introducing the new 4 mm micro motor and gearhead
maxon motor was challenged to deliver maximum power in the smallest possible space and the result is the EC 4 brushless motor.

Increase Product Efficiency with Tactile Pressure Measurement from Tekscan
After looking to develop a more efficient product for its pharmaceutical customers, Bonfiglioli Engineering, of Ferrara, Italy, found a solution by integrating Tekscan tactile pressure sensing technology into their product.

TEKSCAN, INC. FEATURED ON BBC ONE’S HIT TV SHOW, BANG GOES THE THEORY