For measuring the transmission value of preforms, Colour Consult introduces the new P1 desktop instrument for quality control. The instrument measures how much light passes through a preform or plastic cap. From transparent (100% transmission) to very dark, almost opaque preforms (0,1%). Small changes in transmission values are detected in an early stage minimizing waste […]
Sensing
Tiny recorders let crash test dummies take one for the Gipper
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Department of Mechanical Engineering is developing new testing methodologies using crash test dummies to improve helmet testing and ultimately reduce concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In that regard, they are putting sensors and recorders inside crash test dummy heads to get biofidelic impact data. Miniature DTSSLICE NANO […]
Infrared camera sports on-screen editing capability
Fluke Corp. introduces the new Fluke TiX620 Infrared Camera, joining the TiX640, TiX660 and TiX1000 models as part of the Fluke Expert Series. The TiX620 is an ideal infrared camera for the experienced thermographer. Its 640 x 480 resolution provides high measurement accuracy and 5.6 inch high-resolution LCD screen affords a premium in-field viewing experience […]
High-Speed, High-Res PXIe Digitizers feature
Fast Data Transfers
Spectrum Instrumentation has released its first high-speed digitizer product line based on the popular PXIe (PXI Express) modular instrumentation standard. The M4x.44xx series consists of six new products each packaged in a dual-width 3U module and incorporating a four lane PCI Express Generation 2 interface. The high-performance interface allows data transfer speeds in excess of […]
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence upgrades
scanning sensor offering for CMM tactile scanning
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced it has released its new HP-S-X1 series of compact probes for 3D coordinate measuring machine (CMM) tactile scanning. The HP-S-X1 product line features a new bearing system for better joint repeatability and accepts longer horizontal styli for improved flexibility. Operators do not need to change modules to tackle different measurement tasks, […]
Power Quality/Motor Analyzer
gages electric motor performance
Measuring mechanical loads typically requires load sensors that can be costly or physically inaccessible. The new Fluke 438-II Power Quality and Motor Analyzer uses innovative algorithms to analyze not only three-phase power quality but also torque, efficiency and speed to determine system performance and detect overloaded conditions, eliminating the need for motor load sensors. The […]
Physical DAQ systems get Force Sensors
Equipped with TEDS Memory Modules
HBM, a manufacturer of data acquisition systems, analysis and calibration software, strain gauges, transducers and sensors, announced that its growing line of force sensors is available with a memory module designed to store sensor properties, which greatly simplifies the process of configuring a force measurement system. In the past, installing force sensors and configuring them […]
GLOBAL coordinate measuring machine provides tactile scanning and high throughput
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence today unveils a new model of its versatile GLOBAL coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed in collaboration with internationally-renowned design house Pininfarina. This new best-in-class machine is tailored specifically to offer process speed and efficiency to manufacturers requiring accurate tactile scanning and high throughput. The EVO will make its U.S. debut at the […]
7.5-digit DMM in PXI Express format
NI the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, have announced the NI PXIe-4081 7½-digit high-performance DMM and 1.8 MS/s isolated digitizer. The NI PXIe-4081 is the first PXI Express DMM available. It offers engineers the flexibility, resolution and isolation needed to tackle challenging applications that […]
High-res radiometric thermal imaging camera carries cooled image detector
Just in time for the 25th anniversary of the company, InfraTec is presenting its new ImageIR 10300. This latest model of the high-end ImageIR series features the world’s first radiometric camera with a cooled detector of (1,920 × 1,536) IR pixels for industry and science. Compared to the ImageIR 9300, the sister model with its […]
