Quality articles from September 2008

Quality archives from September 2008

Going for the gold.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Column)
September 1, 2008... Sports history is being rewritten at the time I write this column. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps has become the winningest Olympic athlete of all time with 14 gold medals, the latest coming at the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, China. This...

Coming events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... OCTOBER 5-9 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MS&T), Pittsburgh. The American Ceramic Society, Association for Iron and Steel Technology, ASM International, and the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, (614) 794-5894. www.matscitech.org...

United States no. 1 as manufacturers plan to expand.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Survey)
September 1, 2008... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite intense global competition, manufacturers consider North America the most desirable region for expansion during the next three years, according to a survey by Deloitte. The survey, "Made in North America,"...

Digital surf R&D director awarded French National Metrology Prize.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Francois Blateyron honored)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COURBEVOIE, FRANCE -- Francois Blateyron, R&D director at surface metrology solutions provider Digital Surf, received a 2008 Normalisation Trophy from the UNM, the French union for normalization in the domain of...

The Laser Institute of America.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Laser Institute of America (LIA, Orlando, FL) celebrates 40 years of promoting the continued growth of laser applications and the safe use of the technology across the globe. LIA was formed in 1968 by a group of academic scientists,...

Latin America primed for manufacturing comeback.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... ROCKFORD, IL -- An economist for the fabricating and metalworking industry predicts Latin America, once thought as a growth area for manufacturing but overwhelmed by competition from the Far East, will soon see a manufacturing revival. ...

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA, Rockford, IL) has received an Award of Excellence in the third round of the 2008 Associations Advance America (AAA) awards program.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA, Rockford, IL) has received an Award of Excellence in the third round of the 2008 Associations Advance America (AAA) awards program, a competition sponsored by the American Society of...

Quality magazine presents Webinar series.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2008... BENSENVILLE, IL -- Quality Magazine will inaugurate its Webinar series on September 25, at 2 p.m. ET, with a free presentation titled "'Decoding' GD&T for Reliable Coordinate Metrology." William Tandler, president of Multi Metrics Inc.,...

Quintiq.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Quintiq (The Netherlands), provider of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) and supply chain solutions, has opened an office in Wayne, PA. The office will serve the company's U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets.

Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. (Irvine, CA), manufacturer of load cells and torque and pressure sensors, announces the addition of a custom designed Instron Model 600LX hydraulic testing machine to its certified calibration department.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. (Irvine, CA), manufacturer of load cells and torque and pressure sensors, announces the addition of a custom designed Instron Model 600LX hydraulic testing machine to its certified calibration department....

Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI), provider of enterprisewide software for manufacturing environments, has announced that NHK Spring Precision of America Inc. (NSPA, Yokohama, Japan), a supplier of engine components to the automotive industry.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Plexus Systems (Auburn Hills, MI), provider of enterprisewide software for manufacturing environments, has announced that NHK Spring Precision of America Inc. (NSPA, Yokohama, Japan), a supplier of engine components to the automotive industry,...

ICMAB--CSiC (Bellatera, Spain), the materials research institute at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and Digital Surf (Besancon, France), surface metrology solutions provider, have signed a cooperation agreement within the framework of Digital Surf's Mount Shasta technical cooperation program.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... ICMAB--CSiC (Bellatera, Spain), the materials research institute at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and Digital Surf (Besancon, France), surface metrology solutions provider, have signed a cooperation agreement within the framework of...

Carestream Health Inc.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Carestream Health Inc. (Rochester, NY), manufacturer of X-ray imaging systems, announces the release of its Kodak Industrex digital product portfolio to the Asia-Pacific region. The portfolio includes computed radiography (CR) systems and the...

Instron.(BUSINESS NEWS)
September 1, 2008... Instron (Norwood, MA), provider of test equipment, offers preventative maintenance to ensure that testing equipment continues to perform to specifications year after year. Factory-trained field service personnel service equipment at customer...

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies (Billerica, MA), provider of a range NDT solutions, announces a microsite for its Everest XLG3 VideoProbe that provides information and tools for the system. The site can be accessed at www.xlg3.com.

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Inc. (LRQA, Houston), a member of the Lloyd's Register Group and provider of business assurance services, has expanded its reach with the addition of its Mexico Business Center.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Inc. (LRQA, Houston), a member of the Lloyd's Register Group and provider of business assurance services, has expanded its reach with the addition of its Mexico Business Center. The expansion builds on LRQA's...

The Alloy Engineering Co.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Alloy Engineering Co. (Berea, OH), designer and manufacturer of high-temperature, corrosion-resistant alloy metal products, celebrates its 65th anniversary. The company has been experiencing an average sales increase of 25% per year for the...

ShapeGrabber (Ottawa, Canada), provider of 3-D inspection systems, and Nikon Instruments Inc. (Melville, NY), provider of imaging technology, have announced an agreement by which Nikon will serve as a sales distribution channel in the United States for ShapeGrabber's Ai310 and Ai810 3-D laser scanner inspection systems.(BUSINESS NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... ShapeGrabber (Ottawa, Canada), provider of 3-D inspection systems, and Nikon Instruments Inc. (Melville, NY), provider of imaging technology, have announced an agreement by which Nikon will serve as a sales distribution channel in the United...

MS&T 2008 coming in October.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Materials Science and Technology)(Conference news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... PITTSBURGH -- Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2008 will take place in Pittsburgh, October 5 to 9, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event will address eight themes pertaining to materials science and engineering: ...

Manufacturing technology consumption up 17.2%.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... MCLEAN, VA -- May U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $341.21 million, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association (AMTDA), and the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). This total, as reported by...

InfinityQS user group announces annual conference.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(nfinityQS)(Conference news)
September 1, 2008... CHANTILLY, VA -- The InfinityQS User Group (IQSUG) will hold its second annual user conference--Infusion 2008, in Washington D.C., October 19 to 22. The conference will feature presentations from experienced users of the company's...

Sparta Systems Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(William B. Gerraughty, Jr.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... William B. Gerraughty, Jr. has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer for Sparta Systems Inc. (Holmdel, N J). Gerraughty also will head Sparta Systems' finance, legal and human resources initiatives.

NSL Analytical.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Craig Mikin)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Craig Mikin has been appointed quality assurance manager for NSL Analytical (Cleveland). Mikin has 17 years' experience in quality assurance and quality control functions, implementing quality systems and leading efforts to register companies...

Test Devices Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Robert L. Murner)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Robert L. Murner has been appointed president of Test Devices Inc. (TDI, Hudson, MA). Murner will oversee the company's overall operation and strategic direction as it expands its market position. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ian Beck.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Optical Gaging Products Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Ian Beck has been recognized as North American Sales Person of the Year for Optical Gaging Products Inc. (OGP, Rochester, NY). Beck works for D. Beck Co., which has represented OGP for 44 years in the New England states, and has taken top...

Endevco Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Gary Oria)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Gary Oria has been appointed marketing manager for Endevco Corp. (San Juan Capistrano, CA). Oria brings more than 15 years of experience in product management, mechanical engineering, full lifecycle product development, sales and marketing, and...

Cognex Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Robert Willett appointed as president)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Robert Willett has been appointed president of the modular vision systems division (MVSD) for Cognex Corp. (Natick, MA). MVSD is the largest operating division of the company, generating nearly 90% of its annual revenue. [ILLUSTRATION...

Williamson Corp.(PEOPLE NEWS)(William Foran)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... William "Bud" Foran has been appointed director of sales for Williamson Corp. (Concord, MA). Foran is responsible for worldwide sales and will oversee the company's entire sales team. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sunnen Products.(PEOPLE NEWS)
September 1, 2008... Dennis Westhoff has been named global business development manager for Sunnen Products (St. Louis). Westhoff is a 12-year veteran of the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Trumpf Canada.(PEOPLE NEWS)(James Rogowski)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... James Rogowski has been appointed managing director of Trumpf Canada, a business unit of Trumpf Inc. (Farmington, CT). Rogowski is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and all sales and service activity in Canada. [ILLUSTRATION...

10 killers of manufacturing excellence: before achieving manufacturing excellence, we must identify the roadblocks that stand in our way.(MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... Many experts, including myself, give advice on how to improve operations and achieve excellence. In order to figure out how to overcome challenges to manufacturing excellence, first we must be able to identify what obstructs us from achieving...

Some don't like it hot: learn how to control and correct for temperature changes.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... In my last column I covered some of the basics regarding temperature changes and the effects they have on measurement. Fortunately, unlike the climate change folks, we don't have to worry about our labs being flooded because of an icecap...

Measures precisely with hand tools: correct use of hand tools ensures measurement accuracy.(QUALITY 101)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Developments in precision measurement have made modern hand tools more accurate and easier to read. Reviewing basic tips on the use of precision instruments can help operators use the tools to their full potential...

Patterns in the ranges.(BRAIN TEASERS)
September 1, 2008... Anyone who has faced a production problem with a need to solve it by using production data can relate to the notion of a brain teaser. The brain teasers presented here are based on real-world situations encountered by workers in manufacturing...

High-speed inspection: true to its name, the Mach 7 inspects and sorts at high speeds.(QUALITY INNOVATIONS)(Dunkley International Inc.'s inspection system)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quality inspection is important to manufacturers, and if it can be done faster, so much the better. The Cyprovision Mach 7, as the name implies, is not slow. This automated vision inspection system from...

Success story: with products destined from the sea to space, Lockheed Martin does not take chances with quality.(QUALITY FIELD REPORT)(Company overview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When underwater or out in space, it is comforting to know that you have the very best equipment. Along with a host of other products, Lockheed Martin produces maritime systems and sensors, and is well aware of the...

Video measurement: 30 years of technological innovation: advances in technology extend application of video measuring systems to the tune of $200 million annually.(QUALITY MEASUREMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As of 2008, tens of thousands of video measuring machines are in broad use by manufacturers around the world. It has been just more than 30 years since the first video measuring systems were developed in the United...

Successfully automate mechanical testing systems: as global competition increases, organizations need to operate more efficiently, produce high-quality products and maximize productivity.(QUALITY TEST & INSPECTION)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Increasing globalization and economic conditions have driven organizations to place a greater focus on productivity and quality. As global competition increases, organizations need to operate more efficiently,...

The fundamentals of data collection: by using data collection software, manufacturers can get the most out of their plant.(QUALITY SOFTWARE & ANALYSIS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Having the best, most accurate data is critical for making decisions on the plant floor, and the right data collection software can help streamline operations. Instead of scratching out notes on paper, savvy...

The hazards of false accreditation: when searching for third-party certification, beware of nonaccredited or worse--falsely accredited--certification bodies.(QUALITY MANAGEMENT)
September 1, 2008... Anyone who understands the third-party certification process knows that one of the most important questions to ask is, "How do I know a certification body is qualified to audit my organization?" No doubt certification bodies often have been...

One-step multisensor measurement.(CASE STUDIES)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Safeguarding a reputation for high-quality products is inconceivable without the appropriate measurement systems, even at in-process stages. Measurement at the machine tool workstation, for many companies, primarily...

Portable, in-process measurement.(CASE STUDIES)
September 1, 2008... Based in Puyallup, WA, Hydraulic Repair and Design (HRD) is a full-service repair facility. With a focus on hydraulics, HRD can repair, remanufacture or create a variety of hydraulic components including pumps, motors and valves, and cylinders....

Die casting cuts costs.(CASE STUDIES)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the U.S. Department of Defense asked one of its key contractors to reduce the cost of a five-part assembly on control indicators for military avionics, engineers were faced with a difficult challenge: cut the...

Slim borescopes.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... Hawkeye Pro SuperSlim borescopes are available in lengths of 10, 14 and 17 inches. The scope can be used in deep, very narrow bores in machined parts, fuel and hydraulic systems, castings, tubing, firearms and other products. The scopes have an...

Tomographic measurement?(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The TomoScope HV Compact fills the gap between the large TomoScope HV 500 and the small TomoScope 200. The machine combines tomography with coordinate measuring technology and can measure high-density components made of aluminum, steel,...

Digital microscope.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The VHX-600 digital microscope has a 54-mega-pixel, three charge-coupled device (CCD) mode camera and a selection of high-resolution RZ optical design zoom lenses with up to 5,000X magnification. Subjects can be...

Measuring system.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MHS angle measuring system offers high accuracy for swivel or rotating axes and rotary tables. Calibrating the encoder ring scale during the initial installation startup is facilitated by temporarily mounting a...

Metrology software.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... CAM2 Q is metrology software that can change/convert between different measurement units--inches, millimeters, microns, angstroms--or coordinate systems--cylindrical, polar, Cartesian--at any time without re-measuring. There are no limits to...

Test platforms.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... An integrated solution set for product testing is available to assist manufacturers in delivering products faster, better and cheaper without sacrificing quality. The test solutions are composed of hardware, software and services that are...

Touch probe.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TS 740 infrared touch probe offers machine tool operators the opportunity to perform measuring tasks that require a particularly high probing accuracy and repeatability. The probe technology involves the use of...

Digital indicator.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The MarCator 1081 digital indicator has a measuring range of 0.5 inch and resolution to 0.00005 inch. The gage has a high-contrast LCD display with 10-millimeter high digits, and provides IP51 class protection against dust and falling water...

Bore gage.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... PG-Series bore gages combine lab-precise accuracy ([+ or -] 0.000025 inch) with an all-mechanical design. The gages bring ID gaging to the manufacturing floor with no need for electrical or air connections, making them immune to fluctuations in...

Testing system.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The KN Series universal hydraulic testing systems have multiple configurations including tension, compression, bend, shear and flexure. Versatility of design also enables the operator to easily add test stroke or increase the test opening, and...

Laser alignment.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Microgage 2D is for aligning production machinery and equipment. A narrow laser beam provides a measuring reference line and the transparent receiver determines the position of a machine or sub-assembly relative...

Document control.(QUALITY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... A document control module is available with features that allow operators to attach multiple documents at once and include computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/ CAM) packaged documents into the module. Operators can...

Technology dumbing us down.(THE LAST WORD)
September 1, 2008... A short time ago, my wife and I bought a Dodge Xplorer 228. We decided that we wanted to spend vacation time travelling by road and the Class B motorhome was the way to do it. Class B motorhomes are, essentially, modified vans. While not as...

Autumn vision: after a great vision show in Boston, my summer travel schedule was light and as fall approaches, I look forward to traveling again. Whether it is a week at McCormick place in Chicago or returning to Detroit, it should be an interesting season.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... If you'll be at Chicago's IMTS, September 8 to 13, I hope we can get a chance to meet up. Feel free to stop by--it's a local show for me, so I'll be there all week visiting booths and shooting video. Stay tuned for post-show coverage on Q-Tube,...

Cognex names president for largest division.(NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NATICK, MA -- Robert Willett has been appointed president of the modular vision systems division (MVSD) for Cognex Corp., a designer, developer and manufacturer of machine vision components and systems. MVSD is the...

Baumer Development Center addition finished.(NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RADEBERG, GERMANY -- Construction has been completed on an addition to the Baumer High-Tech Development Center in Radeberg, Germany, that adds additional office space to the center. The Radeberg site is comprised...

Edmund Optics expands presence to Mediterranean.(NEWS)(Beate Sauter appointed as sales manager)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... BARRINGTON, NJ -- Edmund Optics, a producer of optics, imaging and photonics technology, has expanded its global sales presence by opening an office in Rome. The office services southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Allan Kreutzer, vice...

Adept Technology expands to India market.(NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... LIVERMORE, CA -- Adept Technology Inc., a provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and robotics services, has expanded operations to India and has signed with Menzel Vision and Robotics Pvt. Ltd. of India as an exclusive distributor in...

Applied Vision partners with CCH Engineering.(NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... AKRON, OH -- Applied Vision Corp. (AVC), a provider of machine vision inspection systems for the container manufacturing industry, has selected United Kingdom-based CCH Engineering Ltd. as a provider of full-service sales and technical support...

Vision Conference call for papers.(2009 VISIONS & SENSORS CONFERENCE)
September 1, 2008... BENSENVILLE, IL -- The inaugural Quality Vision & Sensors conference will be held May 4 to 7 in Orlando, FL. If you are interested in submitting a presentation, please provide a 150 to 200 word abstract by November 14, 2008. After your abstract...

Point Grey Research expands operations.(2009 VISIONS & SENSORS CONFERENCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VANCOUVER, CANADA -- Point Grey Research Inc., a provider of digital camera systems, has relocated and expanded its wholly owned German subsidiary, Point Grey Research GmbH, to Ludwigsburg, Germany. Point Grey...

Toshiba Imaging presents top distributor award.(2009 VISIONS & SENSORS CONFERENCE)(Aegis Electronic Group Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... IRVINE, CA -- Toshiba Imaging Systems Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS) and a provider of video imaging solutions, recognized international imaging equipment distributor Aegis Electronic Group Inc. with its Top...

Frame grabbers link it all together: the frame grabber is a means of capturing and transferring data from a camera to the host computer.(MACHINE VISION 101)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From traffic intersections to robotic assembly lines, military platforms to medical devices, casino floors to police cruisers, cameras seem to be popping up everywhere. Turning a simple camera into a computer-based...

Sensors see the light: enhance a machine's sight with a dedicated lighting technique.(LIGHTING)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vision sensors act as the eyes of machines, allowing them to "see," analyze and interpret data in complex visual inspections. When applied correctly, vision sensing can improve production processes and quality for...

More precise machine vision: use machine vision for precision gaging.(LENSES & OPTICS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Human vision is capable and flexible but cannot make fast, precise and repetitive measurements. In these cases, a machine vision system is the best choice. There have been many articles on the basics of machine...

A great time for GigE: the time is right for gigabit Ethernet in machine vision.(INTEGRATION)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Interfacing cameras to computers used to be a challenge. In the 1980s, when machine vision was in its infancy, most cameras used analog interfaces based on closed-circuit TV (CCTV) standards such as RS-170. Analog...

Surefire OCR: in the automotive production process, every car body must be assigned to its respective vehicle order and corresponding accessories. To ensure this on the production lines of Ford-Werke AG (Cologne, Germany), reliable image processing systems read vehicle ID plates.(CASE STUDY)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even small mistakes along the production lines of the Fiesta and Fusion models could cause serious problems. If an error in the assignment of a vehicle occurred, a five-door model could be identified as a three-door...

CCD camera.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pike F-505 has a Sony ExView HAD CCD sensor with 5 megapixels of resolution. The camera comes in black and white and color versions. It has FireWire IEEE 1394b ($800) interface, giving it a frame rate of up to 15...

Camera cable.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A CameraLink cable line is available that includes standard cable and power over CameraLink (PoCL) cable, which has power transmission capabilities. PoCL is available for standard CameraLink or mini CameraLink...

ICCD camera lens controller.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AG-7000 is an intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) camera for low-light applications. It combines a Gen III Ultra intensifier tube with an interlaced CCD camera, offering standard RS-170 analog video output...

GigE cameras.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The GiantDragon line of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) and GenICam compliant industrial cameras is comprised of nine monochrome and color models, all leveraging the benefits of the AIA GigE Vision open standard. The cameras...

Photodiode-preamp combo.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The TO-39 is a photodetector-preamplifier combination device that has high gain in low-light environments. The low-light, high-sensitivity component has a large active area that operates in the near infrared (NIR) wavelength. The device offers...

High-speed camera.(VISION & SENSORS: PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Fastcam SA3 is a megapixel, high-speed video imaging camera designed to withstand high-G and rugged environments. Suitable for automotive safety testing, the camera has 17-micron pixel size for high frame rate or...

Vision sensor.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Checker 232 provides inspection of small features on production lines, detecting and inspecting up to 1,500 parts per minute. It is appropriate for applications in which small features are being inspected on...

Distance measurement sensor.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DS30 distance measurement sensor is a proximity style sensor with a single PNP or NPN output that detects targets within its 2-meter range. It can detect flat, black and shiny targets at the same range...

Laser measurement.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... The BOD 63M time-of-flight photoelectric laser sensor can be used for applications such as error proofing in assembly, packaging, printing and metal processing. The latest version of the sensor has a 200-millimeter dead zone, a second discrete...