Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have developed a micromachine that can perform different actions. First nanomagnets in the components of the microrobots are magnetically ...

The TM-3000 is designed to combine the functionality of a laser scan micrometer, machine vision system and optical comparator into a single device. It is available in three sensor head sizes along ...

The MarCal EW calipers measure up to 6, 8, and 12 in. They can be equipped with a thumbwheel that helps maintain constant gaging force. There are also two depth-rod designs. A round rod makes it easy ...

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Resolution is 0.01 m with repeatability of ± 0.06 m. Samples are targeted at a rate of 2,400 samples/sec. The device has no motors or rotating prism mechanisms; instead a high-intensity LED light ...