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Export opportunities await Thales new sonar surveillance system

Thales Australia has unveiled a new, 'rapidly-deployable' Fibre Laser Sensor (FLS) designed that uses sonar technology to improve underwater surveillance capabilities for marine defence vehicles.

01/02/2012
MAR acquires Industrial Photonics, boosts inspection technologies

Machinery Automation & Robotics has acquired Industrial Photonics, which provides custom engineered inspection solutions for process lines.

19/10/2011
FUTEK to host free USB technology webinar

FUTEK will host a free webinar that will focuses primarily on the company’s USB technology on Wednesday 7 September 2011 at 2 PM EDT.

06/09/2011
Measuring position or speed in harsh environments

Harsh environments come in many forms but their common feature is that they place heavy demands on control equipment. The failure of position or speed sensors in the field can have a massive technical or commercial impact. Mark Howard from Zettlex examines.

02/03/2011
Risks related to response times of gas monitors

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries has released a mine safety alert regarding the response times of portable gas monitors.

29/07/2010
Selecting the right welding helmet, by Miller Welds

MILLER Welds has released a guide to selecting the right welding helmet.

12/03/2010

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Products

Miniature photoelectric sensors

THE VSM Series Micro Sensors is a cost-effective series of high-performance miniature photoelectric sensors ideal for wide range of applications across industries, such as food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, which require smooth, hygienic designs.
IO-Link output sensors for precise process monitoring

MICROMAX Sensors & Automation has introduced Banner Engineering’s A-GAGE EZ-ARRAY two-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output.
True color sensors

BALLUFF says its new BFS 33M color sensor can precisely detect every color in the technical color space, making it ideal for use in a variety of demanding applications, including robotics and automated assembly, in the packaging industry or wood processing industry.
IO-Link output sensors for precise process monitoring

The EZ-ARRAY is a two-piece measuring light curtain with IO-Link output.
TM18 photoelectric sensor

BANNER Engineering's TM18 EZ-BEAM photoelectric sensor features nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing, as well as epoxy encapsulated electronics for use in heavy duty environments.
Increased reach with flexible vibrating rod

PACIFIC Sensor Technologies has introduced the BinMaster VR-51, a top mount vibrating rod which features a steel-rope reinforced cable.
Rugged, versatile sensors

MICROMAX Sensors & Automation has released the next generation of Banner Engineering's iVu touch screen vision sensor family, the iVu Plus.
TM18 photoelectric sensor

BANNER Engineering's TM18 EZ-BEAM photoelectric sensor features nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing, as well as epoxy encapsulated electronics for use in heavy duty environments.
Improved sensing capabilities

Banner Engineering’s WORLD-BEAM Q20FF fixed-field background suppression sensor offers sensing capabilities with visible red, fixed field background suppression and a sensing range up to 6 inches (150 mm).
TURCK adds encoders to sensors range

TURCK has expanded its range of sensors with magnetic and optical rotary encoders in all categories, from incremental over absolute single-turn, absolute multi-turn up to analogue.
Dytran vibration monitor

Utilising a biaxial design, the Dytran model 3302A incorporates the mounting bracket and sensing elements in a single package, reportedly facilitating improved sensor performance.
MEMS-based tilt sensor for linear output signal

ASM and Automated Control Engineering (ACE) have introduced a new sensor series, PTAM2, with ranges from ±5° to ±180° for single axis and from ±5° to ±60° for dual axes in a robust, and IP67/IP69K rated all-metal housing.
Rugged transducer ideal for high shock applications

Pacific Sensor Technologies has released the Spectre Sensor’s 3000 Hydraulic Series pressure transducer.
High performance pressure transducer

Bestech Australia has released the AST20HA digitally compensated pressure transducer, from American Sensor Technologies.
Pressure sensors for hazardous areas

AUTOMATED Control Engineering has released the ATOM.ECO/Ex and ATM.1ST/Ex STS IECEx certified pressure sensors.
ABB releases WeldGuide III for weld joint seam tracking

ABB has introduced the WeldGuide III, an adaptive sensing system which performs weld joint seam tracking during robot arc welding.
maxon motor releases EPOS2 70/10 motor controller

MAXON motor has introduced the EPOS2 70/10, which matches with DC brush motors with encoder or brushless EC motors with Hall sensors and encoder up to 700W.
Siemens releases Sitrans WS3000 shaft-driven speed sensor

THE SIEMENS Industry Automation Division has released the Sitrans WS3000 shaft-driven speed sensor.
maxon motor releases EPOS2 P 24/5 positioning controller

MAXON motor has introduced the EPOS2 P 24/5, a freely programmable positioning controller for DC brush motors or brushless EC motors with Hall sensors with encoders.
Multi-gas alarm

ANRI Instruments & Controls has launched the GDS404 one to four channel gas alarm from GDS Technologies.

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