SAN JOSE, Calif. and ZHANGJIAGANG, Jiangsu, China, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT), a leading supplier of magnetic sensors specializing in Tunneling ...

The Z axis is lifted by two belts driven by one motor. The Z=0 sensor is a $3 opto interruptor with a comparator. I use a differential screw to set the position of the flag that blocks the light beam.

Murata’s PKGM-200D-R vibration sensor detects high-frequency vibrations up to 11 kHz to assist predictive maintenance in production equipment. The device measures vibration acceleration along the ...

Here’s a neat trick for your next 3D-printer build or retrofit: a Z-axis sensor using a DIY strain gauge made from SMD resistors.We’re betting it could have plenty of other applications, too. ...