Measurement tool
The DL750 is one of the company's ScopeCorders, which combines digital storage oscilloscope analysis with measurements of pressure, temperature, logic, and partially high-speed analog signals, all in one instrument. Available with the company's 'History Memory' feature and standard 2.5M words/channel, it includes 16 analog channels in a 350- x 250- x 170-mm instrument. The DL750 resembles traditional DSOs with its zooming, automatic waveform parameter measurements, math functions, and cursor measurements. Yokogawa Corporation of America, www.us.yokogawa.com. Enter 576
Laser sensor
Intended for exact measurement, the ZX smart laser measurement sensor measures up to 500 mm and includes parallel beam width measurement with a 10-mm wide beam for monitoring manufacturing and assembly processes and operations. This modular platform, visible red, FDA class I/II laser, analog sensor uses a position sensing device (PSD) receiver element and semiconductor laser emitter to determine critical distances and part tolerances. Sensor offers flexibility with its 11 different ZX sensing heads permitted for use with one ZX amplifier. Omron Electronics LLC, www.omron.com. Enter 577
Safety system
The PICO-GUARD™ fiber optic safety system replaces mechanical safety interlock switches and eliminates the need for electrical wiring to run to potentially dangerous machines or hazardous areas. An advanced optical controller, made up of four separate optical channels, controls a number of optical safety interlock switches in the same optical network. Replacing conventional copper wires, durable fiber optic cables can be directed to multiple machine guard points or hazardous areas. Banner Engineering Corp., www.bannerengineering.com. Enter 578
Test software
DT Measure Foundry™ 3.0 test and measurement application software features a built-in Formula Evaluator to perform math operations and functions, an Application Inspector that shows all connections for documentation, design, and debugging, and an OPC tool that accesses OPC servers on the network and an open software interface that accesses all plug-in dc hardware. Its drag-and-drop approach replaces wiring or coding, making it easier to use. Data Translation, www.datatranslation.com. Enter 579
X-ray tube
Described as an industry first, the MultiFocus X-ray Tube (MFT) is reportedly capable of switching between microfocus, nanofocus, and high-power inspection modes with a mouse click. The software-driven tube technology combines high power and ultra-high resolution, suitable for long-term intensity control and stability. The high-power mode is intended for the inspection of dense materials needing a high radiation level. The nanofocus mode may be used for sub-micron defect detection, while the microfocus mode provides feature recognition of less than one micron. FeinFocus USA, Inc., www.feinfocus.com. Enter 580
Process system
Described as a proactive hardware and software system, the real-time Process Environment Monitoring System (PEMS) is designed to interface sensors including humidity, temperature, particle, air-pressure differential, molecular, vibration, and electrostatic charge. This stand-alone system can provide two-way communication and control between the environmental sensor and the host computer. According to the company, this digital platform lowers the cost of purchase by more than 50% compared to current conventional systems. Novx Corp., www.novxcorp.com. Enter 581
Portable CMM
The FARO Gage® Personal CMM™ is designed with zero-training touch-screen icons and 0.0002-inch accuracy. Magnetically mounted to allow for parts and assemblies to be measured directly on the machinery, it records the measurements and creates full reports. Additionally, this CMM reportedly costs less than the current measuring tools used today. Faro Technologies, www.faro.com. Enter 582
Pile driver
This 8-mm diameter pile driver, said to be the world's smallest diameter all-metal inductive sensor, offers twenty times the life span of traditional plastic-faced sensors in harsh-duty applications. Resisting such hazards as cutting fluids, lubricants, metal shards, and target impacts, it has a one-piece, stainless steel housing with a 0.016-mm sensing face, suitable for the tool and die industry. Pepperl & Fuchs Inc., www.pepperl-fuchs.com. Enter 583
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