Hexagon Metrology has a new generation of ROMER portable 3D measuring arms. It is the first measuring arm to have absolute encoders. This technology avoids the earlier need with all measuring arms to initialize the encoders. Now, the user can switch the machine on and start measuring. The ROMER Absolute Arm has a low weight […]
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Distinct, New Laser Alignment Kit for Industry
Pinpoint Laser SystemsÒ is introducing the Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, leveling and others. This kit combines the features of a transit, an infinitely long straightedge and laser alignment system all in a compact, portable, versatile product. The Proline Laser produces a collimated […]
DAQ Modules With Integrated Signal Conditioning On NI’s PXI Express
National Instruments announced the company’s first data acquisition (DAQ) modules with integrated signal conditioning for scalable, high-performance measurements on PXI Express. The new NI SC Express family delivers increased accuracy, high data throughput and best-in-class synchronization for measuring strain gauges, bridge-based transducers, thermocouples and high-voltage analog inputs. PXI Express provides 250 MB/s of dedicated bandwidth […]
pH Meter Uses New Method For Electrode Analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. unveiled the new Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR Meters. The exclusive LogR technology uses the resistance across the bulb to provide a new method for electrode analysis and determine sample temperature. The resistance information can be used to detect errors in the electrode, saving analysis time and offering quick troubleshooting of […]
Data Acquisition Output Modules Have USB-Based DAQ & Control
ACCES I/O Products, Inc. announces the latest addition to its extensive line of small form factor USB-based data acquisition and control I/O modules-the USB-AO Series. This innovative line of 12 and 16-bit USB modules will be showcased at the upcoming Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose. Starting with its flagship model, the USB-AO16-16A, this high […]
Surface Roughness Tester For Manual Testing
Mitutoyo America Corporation announces the new Surftest® SJ-210 portable surface roughness tester. Numerous innovative features combined with high accuracy and a competitive price makes this instrument the new class leader. The Surftest SJ-210’s large, 2.4″ color LCD display includes backlighting, over-size fonts and the unique ability to re-orient screen content to be read vertically or […]
Laser Beam Analyzer Runs on Microsoft® Vista or Windows 7
At PhotonicsWest 2010 Ophir Spiricon announced BeamGage Professional, its newest addition to the company’s laser beam analysis systems. BeamGage Professional builds on the features included in BeamGage Standard: Beam-Maker beam simulator, automatic camera control for ease of use, and comprehensive set of beam analysis algorithms. The Professional version adds such new capabilities as partitioning of […]
PCB Steering Wheel Enables Data Measurements
PCB Automotive Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, introduces their new Instrumented Steering Wheel System, Model 5610-10A, for vehicles that enables true-to-life data measurements. The telemetry-based steering wheel with supplied adaptors can be installed in the same position as the OEM steering wheel to provide similar ergonomic feel and driving dynamics. The unit is equipped […]
Vision Sensor Tester has Many Analysis Functions
The ISL-3200 CMOS image sensor tester delivers critical test features/functions at a fraction of the price of an ATE. The fully integrated, off-the-shelf, hardware/software tester for image sensors and camera modules provides a full range of interfaces, controls, advanced image analysis test routines, and evaluation/characterization capabilities in one tool. It is suited for a variety […]
GAO Rolls Out Portable Data Acquisition Board
GAO Instruments has rolled out its 4512U 100K-12bit-16CH portable data acquisition board. This acquisition board is intended for field data acquisition, parallel data acquisition for more channels and time-phase sensitive acquisition. It achieves multi-point data acquisition at a reasonable cost and with high reliability. This portable data acquisition board provides switchable triggering modes: manual, external […]