Automation Parts

Leuze electronic is releasing new cylindrical sensors for particularly difficult conditions. The new 328 series is based on the optical platform of the well-known stan-dard 318B series and, thanks to the metal sleeve in the housing, offers hig-her mechanical strength than the standard product made of high-quality plastic. The operating principles available in the new series, which range from throughbeam photoelectric sensors to retro-reflective photoelectric sensors to light scanners with sensitivity adjustment via teach button, combine all relevant designs with cable or plug connection. An adjustable retro-reflective photoelectric sensor model with polarization filter for particularly tricky applications is also included in the product line. With ranges of up to 15 m (throughbeam photoelectric sensors), 6 m (retro-reflective photoelectric sensors) and 1 m (light scanners), they fit perfectly in a variety of applications for object detection in materials handling and packaging te...

With the 18B sensor series, Leuze electronic expands its extensive line of sensors in the area of high-performance sensors for transparent media. Compared to its predecessor – the 18 series – the new sensor scores with a more robust housing, smaller dimensions, shorter response time, higher switching frequency, improved adjustability of the switching point and a tracking function for extending the cleaning interval (50x). Due to the new features, it is possible to reliably detect fast, small, thin and transparent objects, such as foils, even under extreme environmental conditions – a true plus, for example, in the beverage industry. The visibility of the light spot and the LED display have also been improved, thereby simplifying start-up and operation. The optics minimize light beam tolerances to the extent that mounting can be quickly performed without alignment. The electrical connection is established either via the M12 plug or the integrated cable.

Flomotion Systems develops and manufactures unique seal-less peristaltic pumps that eliminate loss-of-prime failures in chemical feed applications. Typical markets served include water & wastewater treatment, chemical, food & dairy, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy management, power and irrigation. A long-time user of the Lenze drives, Flomotion incorporated the economical, compact and lightweight SMVector in the design of their 2001HEC Series pumps. The Flomotion 2001HEC Series are rugged, reliable and cost effective industrial hose pumps built to succeed in harsh industrial environments. Several features of the SMVector make it a perfect fit for the job, including a removable terminal cover, easy access for control and power wiring and the fact that it can handle a wide range of operating temperatures from -10 to 55ºC. Last but not least, according to Flomotion, the SMVector offers better protection against electrical shock than any other NEMA 1 controller on the ...

Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co.Ltd. today announced development of a "Mechanical 3D linear array probe" for advanced 3D/4D imaging applications in diagnostic ultrasound.This probe is targeted at breast scanning, but is also suitable for other clinical applications requiring high resolution 3D imaging over a wide field of view. The mechanical 3D linear array probe is of novel design, with a sliding linear scan of a linear array. NDK's unique linear slide scan, the first of its type in the world, was developed to improved lateral resolution and increase diagnostic function compared to conventional circular scan geometries. Additionally, the mechanical 3D linear array probe has a flat surface, allowing more even contact with soft tissue such as the breast. NDK will start shipping a samples of this probe from June 2008.

NIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD. has developed an ultra-compact Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator NV2520SA. With the spread of digital broadcasting-capable mobile devices, there is a growing need for a compact and high-performance VCXO as a clock oscillator for the processing of complex image signals. In order to meet this need, with the use of the high density mounting technology, we have developed NV2520SA , which is one of the industry’s smallest package (Dimension: 2.5 × 2.0 × 0.8mm). Although it is ultra-compact, it has Frequency control range "Min. ±100×10-6". Also, it has a wide Operating temperature range of from - 40 °C to +85 °C, and can be used under a wide variety of environmental conditions.

NIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD. has developed an ultra-compact Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator NT2016SB. Recently, there has been a growing need for GPS-equipped mobile phones and mobile terminals. Amid the need for miniaturization, an extremely high precision has been required for the GPS function on these devices, and the need to reduce the power consumption has increased due to the multifunctionality of mobile phones. In order to meet these needs, we have developed an ultra-compact, light and low profile (0.8 mm max) TCXO NT2016SB which has highly stable frequency-temperature characteristics and operates with lower power consumption due to the Enable/Disable function.

NIHON DEMPA KOGYO CO., LTD. has developed the world's first environment-friendly, miniaturized (2.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 mm) and ultralow power-driven crystal clock oscillator “NZ2520SF”. Recently, eco-friendly products have become popular in various applications, and the move towards energy conservation has accelerated. For this reason, there is a strong demand for electronic components constituting these products to be environment-friendly, and due to the requirements for long-life battery and multi-functionality, energy conservation through both miniaturization and power saving is desired especially in compact devices such as mobile phones or handheld devices. In order to meet these market needs, we have developed a crystal clock oscillator that can be operated at ultralow power (0.8V min). “NZ2520SF” is the world's first* 2.5 x 2.0 mm type crystal clock oscillator that can be operated at ultralow power (0.8V min). In comparison with existing crystal clock oscillators, the oper...