Linear Position Sensing Reference Materials

Description: Hall effect sensors are electronic devices that detect the presence and measure the magnitude of a magnetic field. They operate based on the principle of the Hall effect, which was discovered by Edwin ...

Description: In a world increasingly shaped by automated systems, ensuring their accuracy and proper calibration is a critical concern in both industries and daily life. At the core of this challenge lies the need ...

Description: Solartron Metrology has a wide range of digital linear displacement and digital gauging transducers that can be easily integrated with the Orbit Digital Measurement Network and Solartron Gauging ...

Description: The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's not just about electric drivetrains or autonomous features. The real revolution is happening under the hood—literally—with ...

Description: Solartron Metrology offers high precision Digital probes and non-contact lasers that can be used to quickly gauge battery cells. ...

Description: At Stanford’s SLAC Linear Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park California, Sensata | Newall’s absolute positioning system helps maximize critical laboratory time by avoiding complex homing ...

Description: By combining turn counting and angle measurement with two detectors in one sensor, the RSM provides versatility and potentially cost savings. ...

Description: An RFC 4800 touchless magnetic angle sensor from Novotechnik reads the hydrofoil's position and sends it as a feedback signal to the controls. ...

Description: An RFC 4800 touchless magnetic angle sensor from Novotechnik reads the hydrofoil's position and sends it as a feedback signal to the controls. Malibu's Command Center uses a proprietary algorithm to ...

Description: This white paper describes advantages of using advanced angle sensor technologies and focuses on best practices for correctly implementing non-contacting and touchless angle sensors. These best ...

Description: Linear motion and measurement are core technologies in dental and medical equipment, life science instruments, and optical systems. In the past, separate subsystems were required to incorporate these ...

Description: Novotechnik’s LWG transducers are fixed to the loading ramps and measure their positions. ...

Description: The challenge: Some of the screws are shiny and do not have a homogeneous, always equally reflective surface and contour. The installation space for the sensor is very narrow and at the same time a ...

Description: Household electronic systems with higher levels of integration are quickly being adopted to enable an improved user experience. As consumers find new ways to outfit their living spaces with ...

Description: This white paper describes new and improved technology that offers engineers specific advantages in speed, accuracy and reliability over previous linear position measurement technologies including ...

Description: The main goal of the project is not just to develop a new scanner instead of outdated RF625 one. ...

Description: Washer thickness control with ±5 um accuracy. ...

Description: The development of two Gauges is based on the orders of our Chinese partner. These projects continue our work in solving widespread ID measurement challenges. ...

Description: We'd like to inform you, that we changed design of cable fixing. Now we use the same method as in the RF603 sensors, and this completely closes the problem. ...

Description: First, we would like to inform that we discontinue production of outdated RF625 Series scanners and we no longer accept orders for them. ...

Description: The machine is developed at the order of the largest Russian concern and is intended for precise measuring of geometric parameters (diameters, ovality and conicity) of the shaft-type parts. Machine ...

Description: Kaman Precision Products / Measuring is a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation. Kaman Corporation has over 60 years experience as a leader in aerospace, industrial, military, and consumer products. ...

Description: Inductive eddy current technology is an extremely versatile non-contact method for measuring an object's position, distance, or vibration. Unaffected by environmental contaminants or target finish ...

Description: Technology evolves in the Ag market to control the depth of tillage equipment ...

Description: Figure 1: Thin position sensors, such as the strip sensor shown on the right, share many of the same functional characteristics of an electrical potentiometer (left).Thin linear potentiometers, or ...

Description: Precision motion systems always exhibit some amount of positioning inaccuracy (or position error) due to various factors. These errors can be measured using external measurement devices, such as a ...

Description: Designers of precision motion and positioning equipment usually deal with three types of errors: repeatability errors, non-linear accuracy errors, and linear errors caused by thermal effects. ...

Description: Intelligent fluid power sensors are used in automated part handling, injection molding, hydraulic presses, and CNC machines to monitor important real-time control functions. ...

Description: To reduce this time, modern equipment manufacturers began to use hydraulic cylinders to move the wheel in and out. Here, mechanical markers would indicate wheel position. As these machines became more ...

Description: Robot technology has been booming for years now and the market is growing enormously. Modern industries all over the world are increasingly relying on more intelligent robots that operate at high ...

Description: Four generations of magnetic sensing technology n 1st Generation: Hall Effect Sensor n 2nd Generation: AMR (Anisotropic Magneto Resistance) Sensor n 3rd Generation: GMR (Giant Magneto Resistance) ...

Description: The noise measured by the external metrology (laser) contains the sum of all mechanical and electrical sources - the amplifier noise, the servo noise, the sensor noise, the vibrational noise from ...

Description: How it Works - Magnetostrictive ...

Description: As the world strives to find and extract more oil to meet the increasing global demand, the technology challenges of drilling deeper wells intensify significantly. The push to reach deeper oil ...

Description: This document provides additional technical insight to customers who need a better understanding of LVDTs, as well as to engineers who design or specify electronics. ...

Description: Mabotic develops and manufactures various designs of digital scanning units. scanCONTROL laser scanners are often used for digitisation of parts. ...

Description: Increasingly complex processing, optimisation of raw material costs or new standards mean there is a continually growing demand for sensor technology. Optical measuring techniques are becoming more ...

Description: SMR-50B-N is designed for reading Address Mark Magnet SMG-100N (N-pole is up. /Yellow laminate), that will be installed at stopping position or at a branch of magnetic navigation type AGV. By ...

Description: GS-315 is an Analog Voltage output type magnetic tape navigation sensor for AGV. The analog voltage (Deviation out) changes proportionate to a relative position between GS-315 and a guide tape. GS-315 ...

Description: GS-3384A is a 15 bits multiple switching output type guide sensor for a magnetic tape navigation AGV. Built-in 15 bits magnetic switches formed a line in every 10mm pitch detect magnetic flux from a ...

Description: GS-115 is a 15 bits multiple switching output type guide sensor for magnetic tape navigation AGV. Built-in 15 bits magnetic switches formed a line in every 10mm pitch detect magnetic flux from a ...

Description: GS-116 is a 16 bits multiple switching output type guide sensor for magnetic tape navigation AGV. Built-in 16 bits magnetic switches formed a line in every 10mm pitch detect magnetic flux from a ...

Description: GS-108 is 8 bits multiple switching output type guide sensor for magnetic tape navigation AGV. Built-in 8 bits magnetic switches formed a line in every 10mm pitch detect magnetic flux from a magnetic ...

Description: GS-1919 is an analog voltage output (DEVIATION OUT) type magnetic navigation sensor for AGV. MACOME original magnetic sensor elements "saturable coil" are applied in GS-1919. An analog voltage changes ...

Description: LP-1903 outputs an analog voltage which is proportionate to a displacement from a center of a magnetic tape; SMG-100N (ANALOG OUT) and Gate signal (GATE OUT) which signified that the LP-1903 is on the ...

Description: SMR-100C is designed for reading Address Mark Magnet that will be installed at stopping position or at a branch of magnetic navigation type AGV. By accumulating each Address Mark Magnet, AGV ...

Description: SMR-106 reads 6 bits codes of Address Mark Plate SMG-106 from a distance between 15mm and 35mm. SMR-106 outputs the code magnetized on SMG-106, when SMR-106 comes just over SMG-106 and the data is ...

Description: SMR-2352H2-S reads 8 bits codes of Address Mark Plate SMG-2352S from a distance between 15mm and 35mm. SMR-2352H2-S outputs the code magnetized on SMG-2352S, when SMR-2352H2-S comes just over SMG-2352 ...

Description: A system is needed which will track the position of a bi-directional linear-motion platform and allow the user to select a home or zero position. The display should read in inches and indicate the ...

Description: Scanning probes speed form-data collection and feedback to machining cells, reduce CMM fixturing and cut probe calibration time from hours to minutes at Kawasaki's Maryville, MO plant. ...

Description: Differential transformers are electromagnetic devices for translating the displacement of a magnetic armature into an AC voltage, which is a linear function of the displacement. They are basically ...

Description: The following factors should be considered when selecting an displacement transducer: 1. Measurement range 2. Armature type 3. ac-ac vs. dc-dc 4. Environment ...

Description: Conversion calculator for pressure, load/force, temperature, displacement, torque and more... ...

Description: In newer astronomical observatories, the mirrors used in reflecting telescopes are not single mirrors cast in one piece like in the older telescopes, but in fact they use small mirror segments that ...

Description: There are two general applications to use LVDTs with pneumatic cylinders described here: ...

Description: When discussing power plants, the common applications for LVDTs and derivative products like LVRTs are measuring valve positions in steam turbines and gas turbines. There are also some applications ...

Description: This application was originated when detecting shorted turns in an LVDT was necessary. When manufacturing an LVDT it is important to obtain low null voltage. In some cases it is impossible to obtain a ...

Description: Magnetostriction is a phenomenon only found in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt and their alloys. The magnetostrictive principle is based on certain agnetomechanical properties of ...

Description: Driven by the need to provide the functions of an automatic transmission, along with weight reduction and higher efficiency, many manufacturers are considering conversion of traditional manual ...

Description: Active damper and height control can sometimes be combined into a single strut design. By combining an actuator along the same axis as the damper, a complete assembly can be provided to the suspension ...

Description: MTS Temposonics displacement sensors are the favored method of position sensing in this application because of the need for high performance and continuous operation under demanding environmental ...

Description: Wood-Mizer®, the number one seller of sawmills worldwide, created portable sawmills in 1982. At that time, Wood-Mizer was the only company to use a cantilever-cutting head for its sawmills. This ...

Description: Front load washing machines can add useful feedback for load measurement and active damper control, such as with magneto-rheological dampers. By measuring damper compression, loading can be determined ...

Description: More and more, manufacturers are relying on linear position sensing to support the trend towards the automation of off-road vehicles and their implements. In these demanding applications, MTS ...

Description: More and more, manufacturers are relying on linear position sensing to support the trend to automate on-road vehicles and related mechanisms. Position feedback is utilized not only to improve system ...

Description: With the increasing need for improved safety systems, on-board diagnostic systems, control-by-wire and GPS-based excavation and grading control, more precise, predictable, reliable control of actuator ...

Description: Because of the extremely high shock loads experienced in this application, long term durability is an issue for any feedback sensor. Admittedly one of our harshest applications, MTS Temposonics ...

Description: MTS Temposonics position feedback sensors are seeing more and more use in electronics production applications like wafer handling, chip inspection and automated board assembly. One example of this is ...

Description: The quantity and quality of the foods processed in a rolling mill depend on how precise the spacing between rollers is controlled. In this application, differences of even thousands of inches can ...

Description: MTS Temposonics displacement sensors are the favored method of position sensing in this application because of the need for high performance and continuous operation under demanding environmental ...

Description: High performance and durability have made Temposonics the in-cylinder position sensor standard in the fluid power industry since their introduction in 1975. Our innovative modular design allows ...

Description: Our sensing technology is routinely used on 4 axes of plastic injection molding machines: injector screw positioning, carriage positioning, ejector positioning, and mold closure. Superior ruggedness, ...

Description: Most dentists prefer to work on a given patient at an individually chosen position of the chair's height and angle. Remembering positions for each and every patient, as well as those positions unique ...

Description: The medical community has unique cleanliness and disposal requirements for treatment fluids and body waste. Our Temposonics sensors with floats are used very successfully in medical applications ...

Description: Automating the motion of patient care appliances, such as beds, allows the appliance to quickly adjust to preferred positions for treatment by a physician or for prescribed periodic position changes ...

Description: Portable medication delivery systems need to be light, small and unquestionably reliable. Because MTS offers its technology in component form as well as completed sensors, designers of medical ...

Description: MTS Temposonics displacement sensors are utilized in this application because of the need for high performance and continuous repetitious operation under high shock load conditions. Today, as ...

Description: MTS brings its lengthy background in materials and aircraft motion platforms to the rapidly growing area of entertainment motion simulation. Here, the precision and responsiveness afforded by our ...

Description: These longer stroke length applications are a natural fit for MTS Temposonics position sensors. In this industry, it is imperative that the motion simulator reacts to the training pilot's inputs so ...

Description: MTS Temposonics position feedback sensors are used in a wide variety of paper and plastic film converting applications from winders/unwinders to slitters, even on flexographic printing machines. In ...

Description: Original equipment manufacturer, Alliance Machine Systems was looking for a way to fully automate its existing downstacking machine for the paperboard packaging industry with the goal of reducing ...

Description: In an industry where we have long provided reliable, high performance position feedback, MTS Temposonics sensors are often utilized to bring new life to older equipment. Whether it be to replace ...

Description: High performance and durability have made Temposonics the in-cylinder position sensor standard in the fluid power industry since their introduction in 1975. In an extremely cost competitive industry, ...

Description: MTS Temposonics sensors are designed and built to withstand the rigors of sawmill applications. So effective are Temposonics sensors in withstanding the high shock and vibration and extreme ...

Description: Seeking a new method of liquid level measurement, the Seagram's US distillery is retrofitting its facility to utilize magnetostrictive liquid level sensors to measure its spirit and carbonated ...

Description: Wood finishing applications like planers, veneer shears and tennoners present a unique combination of performance, functionality and durability requirements that MTS Temposonics position sensors are ...

Description: DanChem Technologies, based in Danville, Virginia, has an extensive array of both stainless steel and glass-lined reactors that are available for the manufacture of specialty fine chemicals, and ...

Description: In this application, the quality of sheet metal gauging depends on the performance of the position feedback and the continuous throughput of the rolling process on the dependability of the position ...

Description: When applying chemicals in agricultural and construction projects, knowing the current level of one or more fluids ensures proper application and provides early indication of problems, as well as ...

Description: The rugged environment of off-road equipment, suspension and implement position feedback is a natural environment for Temposonics C-Series sensors. These proven sensors stand up to the most abusive ...

Description: Operators of on-road and off-road mobile equipment get a rough ride unless some form of seat isolation from the frame is installed. However as effective as an elastomer or shock absorber equipped seat ...

Description: The tough operating environment of off-road equipment is a natural for Temposonics sensor steering position feedback. These proven sensors stand up to the most abusive shock and vibration ...

Description: The Mercedes-Benz has a well-deserved reputation as a luxury brand with a ride as smooth as silk. Interestingly, one of the secrets behind its superlative handling is an MTS Temposonics ...

Description: Today's engineers that are developing motion control systems have less time to spend on optimizing individual servoactuator axes to enhance process performance. In fact, they have barely enough time ...

Description: Negri & Bossi S.P.A., a leading plastic injection molding press manufacturer, discovered an innovative way to measure tonnage while reducing the amount of costly mechanical and electrical hardware on ...

Description: Magnetostriction is a property of ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. When placed in a magnetic field, these materials change size and/or shape (Figure 2). This physical response ...

Description: Sensors based upon magnetostriction have been used in a wide variety of industrial applications for over 25 years since their invention at a company called Temposonics in the 1970's. The sensor's ...

Description: Many people suffer from mild to severely debilitating back or back-radiated leg pain. Physicians estimate that four out of five Americans will complain of back pain at some time in their lives. Though ...

Description: Original equipment manufacturer, Alliance Machine Systems was looking for a way to fully automate its existing downstacking machine for the paperboard packaging industry with the goal of reducing ...

Description: In a recent article, the pro and con attributes of position sensing technologies were compared. Under Magnetostrictive, the advantages were stated as "very accurate, small package size" but the ...