EDN

Position sensor provides redundant measurement

Cary, N.C. — MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division, has expanded its mobile hydraulic position sensor technology with a product that provides fully redundant measurement capabilities. The Temposonics MT ...
AZOM

Direct Position Measurement from PI

This video shows an animation of Direct Position Measurement from Physik Instrumente (PI), demonstrating how maximum accuracy can be achieved through direct metrology. When directly measuring ...
EDN

Position sensor for contactless magnetic field measurement

The KMA36 digital position sensor by Measurement Specialties measures precise rotational and incremental measurement of magnetic field fluctuations.Employing anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) ...
Science Daily

Can magnetic fields accurately measure positions of ferromagnetic objects?

Many creatures in nature, including butterflies, newts and mole rats, use Earth's inherent magnetic field lines and field intensity variations to determine their geographical position. The spatial ...
AZoNano

PI’s Direct Position Measurement Ensures Maximum Accuracy

This video shows an animation of Direct Position Measurement from Physik Instrumente (PI), demonstrating how maximum accuracy can be achieved through direct metrology. When directly measuring ...
Machine Design

Sensor Sense: Inductive Position-Measurement Sensors

But their limited range and linearity limit many of their applications to detecting odd or irregularly shaped targets rather than actual position. On the other hand, inductive linear-position sensors ...
Optics

Making Position Measurement Easy

To perform position measurements more easily, LASER COMPONENTS is pleased to offer SiTek’s small and compact position sensitive detector (PSD) modules. Either one-dimensional PSDs from 2.5mm to 20mm ...