Factory automation > Sensors

SICK GLL170 fibre-optic amplifier

20 February, 2018

The GLL170 fibre-optic amplifier is now easier to operate and offers a higher level of flexibility.


SICK DOSIC ultrasonic sensor

15 February, 2018

The DOSIC ultrasonic sensor operates according to the concept of time-of-flight difference and provides an alternative to Coriolis mass flowmeters.


Detecting impurities on 3D components

06 February, 2018

A new fluorescence scanner allows for the inspection of metallic parts for residues of grease, machining chips and cleaning agents.


MTS Sensors Temposonics T-Series magnetostrictive sensors with SSI output

24 January, 2018

The Temposonics T-Series magnetostrictive position sensors now offer an SSI output, and also now conform to the NEC standards 500, 505 and 506, as well as CEC, ATEX, IECEx.


Allen-Bradley Bulletin 871FM miniature, metal, flat-pack, inductive proximity sensors

19 January, 2018

The Bulletin 871FM sensors’ 8 mm and 14 mm stainless steel rectangular housings can be installed in low-profile, space-critical applications.


Wenglor P1MM001 optical reflex light barrier

04 December, 2017

The P1MM001 optical reflex light barrier is designed to reliably detect objects at considerable distances of up to 500 mm without a reflector, including transparent objects.


Balluff BMF 235 cylinder sensors

26 September, 2017

The BMF 235 cylinder sensor for T and C slots is a teachable magnetic sensor with two switch points so that it can replace two standard sensors.


Wenglor P1KY10x distance sensor

19 September, 2017

With miniature dimensions of 32 x 16 x 12 mm, an IO-Link interface and ranges of up to 1500 mm, the P1KY10x distance sensor offers a combination of compactness and performance.


Displacement Measurement – Are you using the right sensors?

01 September, 2017

Optical measurement techniques play an essential role in the increasing automation of manufacturing and inspection processes.


Wenglor ultrasonic fork sensors

21 August, 2017

Whether paper or plastic, printed or transparent, ultrasonic fork sensors detect labels on any base material regardless of colour, degree of transparency and surface characteristics.


The IoT always starts with a sensor

07 August, 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT) always starts with a sensor; after all, things cannot capture states or carry out actions unless they are fitted with sensors.


Leuze electronic Global Beam 15 series photoelectric sensors

03 August, 2017

The Global Beam 15 series sensors are suitable for the detection of objects in conveyor systems, material flow or secondary packaging in which large operating ranges are required.


Wenglor P1HJ00X laser fork sensor

25 July, 2017

With corrosion-free stainless steel, FDA conformity and Ecolab certification, Wenglor's P1HJ00X laser fork sensor in InoxSens hygienic design provides maximised protection when detecting objects.


Futek MBA500 torque and thrust bi-axial load cell

21 June, 2017

The MBA500 torque and thrust bi-axial load cell is designed to measure reaction torque moments as well as tension and compression loads, all in one transducer.


Leuze electronic CML 700i measuring light curtain with Profinet

05 June, 2017

The Leuze electronic CML 700i is a measuring light curtain in IP65 housing with an integrated Profinet intreface. With Profinet as well as the control unit integrated in the receiver unit, the need for additional devices and software is eliminated.


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