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Harold Schaevitz

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URL: http://www.macrosensors.com

Macro Sensors’ extensive line of LVDT-based linear and rotary sensors are used for linear position measurement and feedback in a variety of industrial applications including factory automation, motion control systems, metal fabricating, automotive assembly as well as power plants, gas/steam turbines. Incorporated in 1994, the Company offers more than 200 years of cumulative design and manufacturing experience by its key staff in serving its OEM and end-user international customer base. On June 1, 2005, Macro Sensors was acquired by AST, manufacturer of state-of-the-art Micro-Electro- Mechanical- Structures (MEMS) based pressure sensors, transducers, and transmitters. Common applications of AST sensor products are in industrial OEM, hydraulic systems, fuel cells, medical gases, HVAC/R, refrigeration, oil & gas exploration/production, and off-road vehicles. For more information on AST products and technology, visit the AST website at www.astsensors.com.

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02 SEP	In-depth Tutorial on Linear Position Sensors (LVDTs) Featured on Macro Sensors Website
	Macro Sensors offers an in-depth tutorial on Linear Variable Differential Transformers or LVDT linear position sensors on its web site.

03 AUG	Macro Sensors Satisfies LVDT Requirements For Current and Legacy Turbine Installations
	Macro Sensors, offers a broad range of Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDTs) linear position sensors in various configurations and outputs to satisfy the requirements of both current and legacy turbine installations.

09 JUN	High Precision Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement Of Rotating Elements
	Rotary position senosrs measure angular displacement of diverter gates used in postal sorting machines.

27 APR	High Temperature Resistant Linear Position Sensors Provide Accurate Position Feedback of Steam Control Valves
	Macro Sensors, (www.macrosensors.com) has designed a high temperature and mild radiation resistant series of linear position sensors for use in the position measurement of nuclear steam and gas turbine control valves within power generation plants.

13 JAN	High Pressure Chemically Resistant LVDTs Enhance Performance Of Extensometers That Monitor Structure Offshore Platforms
	To ensure the ongoing stability of offshore drilling platforms, the structural integrity of production risers, catenary risers, tendons and platform legs and braces are constantly monitored.

10 DEC	Macro Sensors Expands Sales Department
	Macro Sensors, (www.macrosensors.com), has expanded its sales department with the appointment of Joseph T.C. Vu as Applications Engineer.

29 NOV	Long-Stroke Position Sensors Serve As Long-Life POT Replacements
	Macro Sensors presents a breakthrough in linear position measurement with a new, non-contacting long stroke sensor that operates in rugged environments while delivering excellent performance from 0 - 4 to 50 inches.

31 AUG	Position Sensor Solutions and LVDT Tutorial Featured in Macro Sensors New Capabilities Brochure
	Position Sensor Solutions as well as a tutorial on LVDT Basics are outlined in Macro Sensors’ new 16-page color capabilities brochure that is available for download at http://www.macrosensors.com/lvdt_macro_sensors/lvdt_products/catalog_shortform_08.pdf

02 AUG	Low Voltage 5V DC Hermetically Sealed Position Sensors Ideal For Position Sensing In Agricultural And Construction Equipment
	Macro Sensors has expanded its LP 750 Series Hermetically Sealed Frictionless Position Sensors - designed as long life potentiometer replacements - with a line of low voltage 5V DC units for hydraulic cylinder and valve position sensing within off-road vehicles, farm equipment and construction equipment including cranes and forklifts.

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JUN

Potentiometer Replacement Position Sensors Offer High Stroke To Length Advantage For Hydraulic Cylinder Positioning

Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) introduces a new series of ¾” (19 mm) diameter hermetically sealed position sensors that offer an infinite cycle life to serve as long-life replacements for failing potentiometers in a wide range of industrial position measurement applications such as machine tool positioning, hydraulic cylinder positioning, valve position sensing and automatic assembly equip.

03 May	Contact-Free DC-Operated Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement Of Rotating Elements Up To 120º
	Macro Sensors introduces a new series of contactless, fractional-turn, rotary position sensors that provide an absolute output proportional to shaft rotation over a total range of up 120º.

09 APR	Loop Powered 2 Wire 4-20mA Spring Loaded Position Sensors Are Ideal For Industrial Gaging And QC Data Collection Systems
	Macro Sensors, (www.macrosensors.com), a sensor company specializing in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear sensors and gaging probes, offers a DC-operated position sensor that is spring-loaded and offers a two-wire, loop powered 4 – 20 mA operation commonly used with current-operated process controllers and recorders.

04 MAR	High-Pressure And Seawater Resistant LVDTs Enhance Performance Of Measurement Systems Used To Monitor Structural Integrity Of Offshore Platforms And Pipelines
	To ensure the ongoing stability of offshore drilling platforms, the structural integrity of production risers, catenary risers, tendons, platform legs and braces are constantly monitored. Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) are specialists in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear position sensors with the capability to design high-pressure and seawater resistant LVDTs for incorporation into su