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Length and position sensors<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n
Be it XYZ gantries in 3D printers, high-precision wafer stages in the semiconductor industry, autonomous vehicles, products on a conveyor belt, and robot arm controls: determining lengths, positions or simply presence is important in all kinds of industrial situations. For this reason, a broad range of sensors are available.<\/div>\n

What range needs to be measured?<\/h3>\n

The first question to ask yourself is the range within which you want to measure. Does it have to be accurate down to the millimeter or even micrometer, or will an accuracy in centimeters or even meters suffice? For each range, there is an appropriate type of sensor. If you need highly accurate measurements, for example, it is best to look at linear encoders, proximity sensors and high-accuracy distance sensors. Almost all types of sensors are suitable for measuring distances and lengths of up to around a meter. The most common methods are optical, inductive, magnetic and capacitive. For longer distances, time-of-flight methods such as ultrasonics, lidar and radar are more suitable.<\/p>\n

Environmental influences<\/h3>\n

An important second factor is the environment in which the sensor will be used. For example, if the environment is dirty, an optical sensor is unlikely to be your first choice. A magnetic sensor will not work properly near a permanent magnet, and in this case an inductive sensor would be the better choice.<\/p>\n

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Linear encoders<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring displacements or movements<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Fiber optics<\/a><\/h4>\n

Presence detection<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Draw-wire encoder<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring long lengths<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Long distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring large distances (more than 10 meter)<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Proximity sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring presence or distance<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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High-precision distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring distances in nanometers and micrometers<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Distance sensors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring distances up to 10 meter<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Potentiometers<\/a><\/h4>\n

Measuring displacements and lengths<\/p>\n <\/a>\n view sensors<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

Need some help?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Our sensor database only lists a selection of the sensors available. There are so many different technologies and manufacturers that our online sensor database can never be 100% complete. If you can\u2019t find what you’re looking for, or you have a question, send an e-mail<\/a> to our sensor experts. We\u2019ll gladly help you with your search.<\/p>\n

ask your question<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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