Factory automation > Sensors

From wartime wisdom to smart manufacturing: the power of condition monitoring

17 October, 2025 by Jim Wallace*

The shift from reactive to predictive maintenance is really a cultural transformation empowered by real‍-‍time data.


Pepperl+Fuchs radar sensors

13 October, 2025

The latest industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed for precise object detection, velocity measurement and collision protection.


Micro Epsilon optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor

26 September, 2025

The optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor is a high‍-‍performance laser displacement sensor designed for precision measurement in dynamic applications.


FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell

23 September, 2025

The FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell is designed to provide lab-grade accuracy in a rugged, compact form factor.


Pepperl+Fuchs R1000 distance sensor

18 September, 2025

The R1000 distance sensor with pulse ranging technology is designed to achieve millimetre‍-‍precise positioning over long distances.


Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors

01 September, 2025

The Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors are designed to be easy and intuitive to operate with a large, integrated LC display with keypad.


SICK OD200 miniature distance sensor

10 July, 2025

The SICK OD200 miniature distance sensor is designed to deliver high measurement stability, even on high-gloss, black or irregular surfaces.


Pepperl+Fuchs R305 retroreflective area sensor with IO-Link

07 July, 2025

The R305 retroreflective area sensor with IO-Link is designed for precise and reliable object detection, regardless of shape, size or material.


Acuity AR1000 Long-distance Laser Sensor

01 July, 2025

The Acuity AR1000 Long-distance Laser Sensor measures targets from 0.1 m up to 30 m without the use of reflective targets.


Increasing sensor life in harsh conditions

18 June, 2025

Incorrect application of even the most advanced sensors can often lead to increased sensor wastage, higher production costs, and lower productivity.


Pilz PSEN rd1.2 F-FOV and PSEN rd1.2 F-FOV LR radar sensors

01 June, 2025

Pilz has introduced two updated models to the PSENradar range, leveraging FMCW radar technology operating at 24 GHz.


Pepperl+Fuchs UC*‍-‍L2M‍-‍B16 series ultrasonic sensors with CAN interface

01 April, 2025

The UC*-L2M-B16 series ultrasonic sensors offer an integrated CAN interface, so they can be directly integrated into the CANbus system of mobile machines.


Pepperl+Fuchs USi-Industry ultrasonic sensor system

14 March, 2025

The USi-Industry ultrasonic sensor system is designed to provide reliable object detection in challenging environments and outdoor areas.


New laser scanner series with LiDAR technology for contour measurement and navigation

01 March, 2025

The latest laser scanners from Leuze are engineered to ensure manufacturing and logistics processes can be designed for maximum efficiency.


IDEC SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors

25 February, 2025

IDEC Corporation has expanded its photoelectric sensor range with the SA1N series of space-saving subminiature PE sensors.


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