Technical articles that explain the principles of operation of motion, velocity, and displacement sensors, including how to use them effectively in real-world applications
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Shaft Tachometer from Electro-Sensors September 5, 2010
The ST420 from Electro-Sensors Inc., Minnetonka, MN, is a loop-powered, SS, analog shaft tachometer that reliably detects magnetic pulses from a rotating shaft-mounted pulser disc or wrap.More>>
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Volume Production of Optimized Combination Gyro-Sensor September 2, 2010
Epson Toyocom Timing Products Division has launched volume production of its XV-3700CB QMEMS gyro-sensor with a wide sensing range, high stability and low noise characteristics.More>>
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NASA Awards Sensor Development Contract to Lion September 1, 2010
Lion Precision has been awarded a CRADA with NASA's Stennis Space Center to develop a valve position and wear sensor for use in rocket engine test cells.More>>
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MEMSIC Introduces Low-Drift Mems Vertical Gyro August 26, 2010
The VG800 is a precision IMU with attitude angles for navigation and stabilization.More>>
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MEMS-based Inclinometers from ASM Sensors August 22, 2010
PTAM27L Series inclinometers from ASM Sensors Inc., Elmhurst, IL, are offered in single-axis versions with measurement ranges from ±15° to ±180° and dual-axis versions with measurement ranges of ±15° to ±60°, both in increments of 15°.More>>
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Laser Alignment System from Pinpoint Laser Systems August 8, 2010
The laser-based Microgage 2D system from Pinpoint Laser Systems, Peabody, MA, measures the flatness of machinery and production equipment with precision of 0.0001 in. and can operate over distances ranging from a few inches to 120 ft.More>>
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3D Laser Line Sensors from LMI Technologies August 8, 2010
The Gocator 2000 family of 3D laser line profile sensors from LMI Technologies Inc., Delta, BC, Canada, are targeted for factory automation and provide flexibility and ease of use.More>>
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Position/Displacement Sensors from Kaman August 8, 2010
Kaman Precision Products | Measuring, Middletown, CT, offers a line of high-precision, noncontact, inductive-based displacement sensing systems that operate from –320°F to 1000°F continuous and up to 1200°F short-term.More>>
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6-Axis Motion Sensor from Epson Toyocom July 25, 2010
The AH-6100LR from Epson Toyocom Corp., distributed in the U.S. by Epson Electronics America Inc., San Jose, CA, combines a 3-axis QMEMS quartz gyro and a 3-axis accelerometer in a single package.More>>
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Displacement Amplifier from Capacitec July 5, 2010
The Model 410-XSC from Capacitec Inc., Ayer, MA, is a family of single-channel, stand-alone capacitance amplifiers for OEMs.More>>
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