Review of the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition (Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2011)

Resolution 0.5μm, response speed 10kHz absolute linear scale.

Temposonics offers excellent non-contact absolute displacement sensors using magnetostrictive technology, which serve as alternatives to traditional linear potentiometers, linear encoders, and rotary encoders. This absolute position sensor is an ideal solution for monitoring and controlling machines that perform hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical positioning. Additionally, the sensor head is equipped with a uniquely developed high-performance LSI, allowing for not only position detection but also the detection of movement speed, enabling the provision of a complete operational profile of the machine. It can compare a user-defined target value with the actual position using a single sensor and can simultaneously measure the position at up to 30 locations. Many other features are also included. Due to these characteristics, it is adopted in various applications such as industrial equipment, robotics, welding, medical devices, and wind and wave power generation.

• Hydraulic Equipment
• Injection Molding Machine
• Textile Processing Machinery

Achieving a resolution of 0.5μm with non-contact measurement. Linear scale.

Temposonics' unique magnetostrictive technology and circuit technology enable the detection of position and speed, making it an absolute linear scale. It is non-contact, highly durable in harsh industrial environments, and capable of high-precision linear displacement measurement. This revolutionary sensor replaces traditional potentiometers, linear encoders, rotary encoders, glass scales, magnetic scales, and steel tape types. With SSI output, it achieves higher precision with a resolution of 0.5μm and linearity correction (optional).

• Sensors
• Other processing machines
• Other FA equipment

Achieving a resolution of 0.5μm with Temposonics, higher accuracy through linearity correction.

In applications such as cold rolling, pressing, tie bar distortion detection, and testing equipment/simulators, high-precision real-time position measurement is required. For this reason, Temposonics' magnetostrictive linear scales have been developed to provide high-quality measurements for applications that require high-speed sampling rates and dynamic control. They offer a resolution of 0.5μm over strokes of up to 20m, with linearity below ±0.01% F.S., and by using linearity correction options, linearity can be improved by 3 to 10 times. They are completely unaffected by oil and dust, eliminating the need for maintenance.

• Other machine tools
• Forging Machine
• Injection Molding Machine

Track record of adoption in special vehicles.

The ultra-compact linear scale provided by Temposonics, which invented the magnetic distortion sensor. The C series is ultra-compact while maintaining the well-established MTS Temposonics technology, featuring non-contact, high precision, and high durability, making it ideal for applications that require small size and high performance, such as railway vehicles, automotive, medical devices, and joystick steering for boats. Additionally, it achieves low cost and is gaining attention as a linear scale alternative to LVDT and linear potentiometers.

• Sensors
• Other Auto Parts

Resolution of 0.5μm, waterproof, resistant to noise, and a high-speed, high-precision sensor.

For fluid devices such as hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and servo valves: This is an absolute linear scale that can detect position and speed, utilizing Temposonics' unique magnetostrictive technology and circuit technology. It is non-contact, highly durable in harsh industrial environments, and capable of high-precision linear displacement measurement. It is a groundbreaking sensor that replaces conventional potentiometers, linear encoders, rotary encoders, glass scales, magnetic scales, and steel tape types. With SSI output, it achieves higher precision with a resolution of 0.5μm and linearity correction (optional).

• valve
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Pneumatic Equipment

You can use it without worrying about environmental conditions.

Temposonics RS and GS series are suitable for long-term linear position measurement in harsh environments, applications requiring high-pressure washing, and outdoor use. They are sealed in stainless steel housings, have waterproof ratings of IP68 and IP69K, and effectively prevent corrosion and erosion from dust and water, allowing for use without concern for environmental conditions.

• Sensors
• Other machine tools
• Wind turbine

Flexible linear scale capable of measuring lengths up to 20m.

The Temposonics RF series is a flexible rod (cable-like) linear scale. It is suitable for use in limited installation spaces and can measure positions at up to 20 meters, simultaneously measuring up to 20 locations. It supports various interfaces and can also be connected via a bus.

• Sensors

We provide robust Absolute Displacement Sensors that can withstand harsh environments such as shock, vibration, and temperature.

This absolute displacement sensor is compact and can fit within hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Additionally, it is a non-contact, highly reliable absolute position sensor specially developed through rigorous testing such as shock tests, vibration tests, and temperature tests for hydraulic cylinders used in vehicles, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery, as well as for actuators.

• Board to Cable Connector
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Pneumatic Equipment

Simultaneously measure the 'absolute position' and 'movement speed' at up to 30 locations.

Simultaneously measures absolute positions at up to 30 locations + movement speed. This is a linear scale that applies Temposonics' unique magnetostrictive technology. It achieves high resolution and non-contact measurement, enabling highly durable and precise linear displacement measurement in harsh industrial environments. It can detect multiple positions simultaneously and absolutely, which is impossible with other linear encoders, potentiometers, LVDTs, magnetic tape/optical linear scales, and it also allows for the measurement of movement speed. Being non-contact and absolute, it requires almost no maintenance. This multi-position measurement function is available in the Temposonics R series models with CAN, Profibus, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP interfaces.

• Sensors
• Other packaging machines
• Other FA equipment

Temposonics sensors contribute to society through applications in structures.

In countries around the world, the collapse of old bridges and buildings is being reported in the news. Temposonics absolute linear scales are utilized for monitoring structures and construction management, leveraging features such as long-term stability, non-contact measurement, and high accuracy over long measurement strokes. Temposonics contributes to society not only in traditional industrial applications but also as sensors that widely protect human life.

• Other processing machines
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments
• Other process controls

Fully integrated linear sensor suitable for harsh operating environments in cylinders.

The Temposonics MH series is a robust absolute linear scale that uses magnetostrictive technology, designed to withstand harsh environments such as shocks, vibrations, and temperature variations. It is compact and can fit inside hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Additionally, it has been specially developed for use in vehicle hydraulic cylinders, construction machinery hydraulic cylinders, agricultural machinery hydraulic cylinders, and actuators, undergoing rigorous testing such as shock tests, vibration tests, and temperature tests. To accommodate various applications, interfaces such as analog, PWM, CANopen, and SAE J1939 can be selected. Furthermore, the RF sensor, with a maximum length of 20m, can monitor displacements of tunnel walls and slopes in real-time at up to 20 locations with a resolution of 1μm, ensuring safe and reliable construction.

• Sensors
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Other processing machines

This is a robust magnetostrictive linear displacement sensor designed to withstand harsh environments such as shock, vibration, and temperature using magnetostrictive technology.

This sensor is a compact, non-contact, high-reliability sensor specially developed through rigorous testing to fit within hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. To accommodate various applications, you can choose from interfaces such as analog, PWM, CANbus, CANopen, and J1939. It also supports SIL2 and performance level d, which will become essential in the future.

• Sensors
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Pneumatic Equipment

Temposonics waterproof sensors resistant to oil, dust, and vibration.

Temposonics sensors are robust absolute linear scales that use magnetostrictive technology, designed to withstand harsh environments such as shock, vibration, and temperature. With non-contact measurement, there is no wear, and the rod-type sensors are compact enough to fit inside hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. In addition to the diverse lineup of Temposonics linear scales, which includes various shapes, measurement ranges, and interfaces, sensors with enhanced waterproof performance have been added.

• Sensors
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Plastic processing machines (cutting and rolling)

Built-in cylinder and hydraulic cylinder for vehicles, railways, and ships.

This is a robust magnetostrictive linear displacement sensor designed to withstand harsh environments such as shock, vibration, and temperature, using magnetostrictive technology. It is compact and can fit within hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Additionally, it has been specially developed as a non-contact, highly reliable absolute linear displacement sensor for mounting on vehicles, railways, and construction machinery, undergoing rigorous testing for shock, vibration, and temperature in hydraulic cylinders for vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and actuators. To accommodate various applications, interfaces such as analog, PWM, CANopen, and J1939 can be selected. It also complies with SIL2 (Safety Integrity Level).

• Sensors
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Pneumatic Equipment

Bus connection available, high precision + robust linear scale.

The magnetostrictive linear displacement sensor Temposonics, using magnetostrictive technology, offers high precision (1μm) and robustness (vibration resistance of 30G, waterproof rating of IP68/IP69K, pressure resistance of 80MPa, CE compliance). It provides a variety of interfaces such as CAN, Profibus, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP, allowing direct connection to the customer's system bus. Additionally, it supports daisy-chain connections, enabling streamlined wiring. Furthermore, this sensor can simultaneously measure the positions of up to 20 permanent magnets without requiring a power cable, with a maximum measurement length of 20m.

• Sensors
• Other machine tools
• Other processing machines

This is a robust magnetostrictive linear displacement sensor designed to withstand harsh environments such as shock, vibration, and temperature using magnetostrictive technology.

This sensor is a compact, non-contact, high-reliability sensor specially developed through rigorous testing to fit within hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. To accommodate various applications, it offers selectable interfaces such as analog, PWM, CANopen, and J1939. It also supports SIL2 and performance level d, which will become essential in the future. This robust sensor provides optimal solutions for automation and safety in construction machinery, railways, and agricultural machinery. Additionally, the RF sensor, with a maximum range of 20m, can monitor displacements of tunnel walls and slopes in real-time at up to 30 points with a resolution of 1μm, ensuring safe and reliable construction.

• Sensors
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Pneumatic Equipment

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

Last month, we held a spring safety conference hosted by our company. We have compiled the details and atmosphere of the day into a PDF. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to read it.

In recent years, as the importance of data integrity (DI) compliance in GMP environments has increased, there has been a growing call to deepen understanding of 21 CFR Part 11. This content introduces an on-demand presentation that organizes the background of Part 11, its relationship with DI, and its positioning in CSA guidance, while explaining the basic concepts of electronic records and electronic signatures. ■Content - Background and basic concepts of Part 11 - Relationship with data integrity (DI) - Positioning in CSA guidance - Basic requirements for electronic records/electronic signatures *This content is based on information as of March 17, 2026. *The information provided is intended for general informational purposes and does not guarantee specific compliance or suitability.