Capacitive sensors of the capaNCDT series measure displacements, distances or positions of any electrically-conducting targets (e.g. metals). A linearization function is integrated for measurement against insulator materials. Capacitive sensors are ava…
A look into the world of Keithley Instruments
Founded in 1946, Keithley Instruments, a Tektronix company (which specializes in ac items), was purchased by the Danaher Co., in 2010. Keithley specializes in power supplies, dc items and DMMs (digital multimeters). This company designs solutions for t…
optoCONTROL 1220 Optical precision micrometers for gap-, edge- and diameter measurement
Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec introduces the optoCONTROL 1220 series with its versatile high-precision online micrometer for edge, gap, diameter and object center measurements. Compared to the other 1200 series micrometers, the 1220 measuring range has been r…
TEGAM Accessory Improves Handling of SMT Components
TEGAM introduces the Model 17510A Chip Tweezers accessory, designed to work with the TEGAM 1750 and 1740 resistance measurement instruments. They enable technicians and inspectors to easily handle very small resistors and make four-wire resistance measurements. The tweezers enable accurate one-handed measurements from micro-ohms to mega-ohms without changing probes. The jaws have a capacity of […]
AMETEK Acquires Micro-Poise Measurement Systems
AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has acquired Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, a leading provider of integrated test and measurement solutions for the tire industry, from American Industrial Partners, a private equity firm, for approximately $170 million in cash. Micro-Poise is headquartered in Streetsboro, OH, and has additional manufacturing operations in Troy, MI; Beijing, China; and Lübeck, […]
optoNCDT 2300LL High Speed laser sensor with anti speckle feature
Laser sensors of the series optoNCDT 2300LL use a very small laser line instead of the common laser spots. Due to this laser line, the optoNCDT 2300LL is also very well suited for precise distance and displacement measurement on glossy, porous or rough surfaces. Due to the high measurement rate of up to 49kHz it […]
Quick Vision® WLI supports both vision and high accuracy 3D measurement in one machine
Mitutoyo America Corporation announces release of the new Quick Vision® WLI vision measuring machine. Besides an optical vision head, the Quick Vision® WLI also incorporates a white light interferometer (WLI) head. Together these heads enable high accuracy performance of non-contact vision plus non-contact 3D measurement of high aspect-ratio minute form (Z = Sub µm ~ […]
Tektronix Introduces Most Comprehensive, Automated PCI Express 3.0 Tx, Rx Test Suite
Tektronix, Inc. announced the automated transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) compliance and debug testing solution for the PCI Express 3.0 standard. With new product enhancements to the BERTScope Bit Error Rate Tester Series, and PCI Express test software, Tektronix now offers silicon, hosts and card designers a single destination for PCI Express 3.0 testing. PCI […]
Newage® MT91 Hardness Tester Offers Speed, Accuracy And Easy Set Up
The Newage® MT91 Automatic Microhardness Traverse Testing System offers unrivalled testing speed – as fast as six seconds per test cycle—and a precise Rockwell type testing method that requires no manual interpretation of the impression. The MT91 measures hardness based on depth of penetration rather than using an optical system that determines hardness based on […]
Advantech Launches a Low Density Combined Isolated/TTL PCI Express DAQ Card
The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has launched a new low-density isolated DAQ card that uses the PCI Express interface. The PCIE-1730 has a much faster data transfer rate than standard PCI cards, offers up to 32 isolated channels, and does not require additional development software. The PCIE-1730 has 32 low density isolated digital IO […]
Mitutoyo MACH®-3A CNC CMM developed specifically for in-line applications
Mitutoyo America Corporation announces availability of the MACH®-3A CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine – a CMM that brings levels accuracy and performance expected from Mitutoyo to in-line applications. Instead of the basic GO/NO GO judgments common to in-line gaging, the MACH®-3A CNC provides comprehensive measurements to enable statistical control utilizing numeric data. The MACH®-3A is a […]
Keithley Introduces Dual-Channel Picoammeter/Voltage Source with Ultra-Low Current Resolution
Keithley Instruments, Inc. expands its low level measurement leadership by introducing a dual-channel picoammeter with dual ±30V independent, non-floating bias sources and 1fA measurement resolution. The Model 6482 Picoammeter, the latest addition to Keithley’s popular line of sensitive instrumentation, provides two independent picoammeter/source channels in a 2U, half-rack enclosure, allowing simultaneous 6-1/2-digit measurements across both channels. […]
TEGAM 1740 Milliohm Resistance Meter Makes Accurate Measurements Fast
The TEGAM 1740 Milliohm Resistance Meter offers a powerful combination of accuracy and speed performance. In Fast Mode, the 1740 can make 100 readings per second with an accuracy of 0.05%. The combination of accuracy and high measurement speed allows users to improve throughput with higher yields in resistor, wire, fuse, thermistor, trimmer and contact-resistance […]
Mitutoyo Ko-ga-me® compact, 3D CNC measuring system configures to almost any process
Mitutoyo America Corporation announces availability of the Ko-ga-me® measurement head – designed to bring full capability to applications where a compact, high-performance, 3D CNC, 2- or 3-axis measurement system would be ideal. The Mitutoyo Ko-ga-me® is small-sized, requiring only a minimal envelope (17.3″ [440mm] x 16.1″ [410mm] x 4.7′ [120mm]) and weighing 17.6 lbs. (8kg). […]
HEIDENHAIN’s New Modular Data Acquisition System
HEIDENHAIN’s new MSE 1000 modular multiplexor for multipoint gauging will be introduced to North America at IMTS 2012. This multi-channel electronics for metrology applications allows for the connection of many different sensors and the transfer of measured values via Ethernet. In all, over 250 devices can be connected, especially useful in production line measurement systems. […]
Keighley Laboratories Test & Inspection Service Ensures Welds Are Fit For Purpose
Keighley Laboratories offers a comprehensive weld testing and inspection service, including welding procedure consultancy and approval, welder qualification tests, on-site weld investigation and, through its newly-upgraded Test House, a complete range of destructive, non-destructive and metallography testing facilities. Keighley Labs is UKAS accredited for weldment testing and certification across a growing list of professional specifications, […]
Kistler Introduces KiDAU Advanced Data Acquisition System
Kistler has announced the North American market introduction of the Type K3880A KiDAU Advanced, a high-performance onboard data acquisition system, designed to exceed SAEJ211, SAEJ1939, ISO6487 and other stringent passenger and military vehicle crash test, legislative and safety and vehicle dynamics testing requirements. Designed for seamless compatibility to all legacy Kistler crash data acquisition systems, […]
Yokogawa’s High-speed Differential Probe for High-Voltage Oscilloscope Measurements
The Yokogawa Model 701927 is a new high-speed differential probe for high-voltage floating signal measurements, using the company’s DLM2000 series of mixed-signal oscilloscopes and other instruments equipped with the Yokogawa probe interface. The 701927 has a 3 dB bandwidth of DC to 150 MHz, and can measure differential or common-mode voltages up to ±1400 V […]
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Microdyne™ Series Of Small Motoring Dynamometers
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. introduces the MicroDyne™ series of small motoring dynamometers. Ideal for a wide range of automotive, military and aerospace testing applications, this newest innovation from SAKOR is capable of testing all types of small rotary devices such as motors, pumps, generators, compressors and more. The MicroDyne is a fully functional, four-quadrant dynamometer engineered […]
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. introduces its Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System, a complete offering for high-voltage battery testing. The system is extremely energy efficient and can effectively perform all types of performance and durability cycling, including complex profiles and road load simulations. At the heart of the system lies a high-efficiency, line-regenerative DC power source. During […]
Keithley Expands DMM Line Adding Programmable 5-1/2-Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Instruments, Inc. — The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimized for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications. When compared with leading 5-1/2-digit DMMs, the Model 2110 offers superior throughput (up to 10x faster), accuracy (up to 2x better DC voltage accuracy), a lower purchase price, and greater integration flexibility. […]
Keithley Expands DMM Line Adding Programmable 5-1/2-Digit Digital Multimeter
Keithley Instruments, Inc. — The Model 2110 5-1/2-digit Dual-Display Digital Multimeter is optimized for a variety of general-purpose system and bench design applications. When compared with leading 5-1/2-digit DMMs, the Model 2110 offers superior throughput (up to 10x faster), accuracy (up to 2x better DC voltage accuracy), a lower purchase price, and greater integration flexibility. […]
Tektronix’s Fast and Versatile Solution for Field RF Interference Hunting
Tektronix, Inc. announced the SPECMON Spectrum Analyzer, a fast and versatile solution for hunting down sources of RF interference in the field. With swept DPX technology, advanced triggering, wide capture bandwidth and three domain signal analysis, SPECMON can discover and capture events as short as 3.7 µs with 100 percent probability of intercept, making it easy […]
Hexagon Metrology Releases High Precision Scanning Probe Head
Hexagon Metrology today announced the release of the LSP-X1h probe head for analog scanning on select Global Silver Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The high accuracy 3D analog-scanning probe rapidly collects thousands of data points for precise evaluation of complex part features. It supports single point probing, high-speed scanning, and self-centering modes in lengths ranging from […]
Keithley Expands SourceMeter SMU Instrument Line with Three New Models
Keithley Instruments, Inc. has introduced three new economical source measurement unit (SMU) instruments suited for bench top and R&D applications to its Series 2600B System SourceMeter SMU Instrument line. The test and measurement industry’s most powerful, fastest, and highest resolution SMU instruments now provide 6-1/2-digit resolution, software emulation of Keithley’s widely installed Model 2400 SourceMeter […]