Factory automation > Sensors

Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensors

03 February, 2015

The Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensor family is now available with a mini-laser sensor as a diffuse sensor with background suppression, a retro-reflective sensor and a through-beam sensor.


Micro-Epsilon capaNCDT 6110 capacitive sensors and controller

18 December, 2014

Applications of the Micro-Epsilon capaNCDT 6110 capacitive sensors and controller include thickness measurement, coordinates measurement, level tilting, brake testers, and vibration.


Panasonic HG-C series laser distance sensors

01 December, 2014

The HG-C series laser distance sensors with built-in amplifiers are available in three sensing distances of 30, 50 and 100 mm.


Posital TILTIX inclinometers

21 November, 2014

Posital TILTIX inclinometers are available with a Modbus RTU interface.


Balluff BSI inclination sensors

14 November, 2014

The liquid-based BSI inclination sensors from Balluff detect deviations to the horizontal on an axis over a full 360°, contact free.


Balluff Mounting System sensor mounting accessories

04 November, 2014

The Balluff mounting accessories line allows for optimal integration of sensors into an automation process, making assembly easier.


Schmersal PS116 position switches

27 October, 2014

With a symmetrical design, a variety of contact configurations and a large selection of repositional actuators, the PS116 is designed to offer flexible and reliable solutions for many applications.


Sensor applications expand to the home

08 October, 2014

A sensor application that detects dangerous levels of carbon monoxide has won a grand prize at the AT&T Mobile App Hackathon.


Sensors and bombs

08 October, 2014

Sensors and imaging laser technology are being used to develop a system for the precise localisation of dangerous substances, including the traces left by illicit bomb manufacture.


Balluff Proxinox stainless steel sensors

07 October, 2014

Proxinox sensors made of stainless steel can withstand the toughest cleaning processes and meet all the specifications and directives for the pharmaceutical and food industries.


ifm efector O6 photoelectric sensors

26 September, 2014

The latest O6 type photoelectric sensors from ifm efector now also come in a stable plastic housing and feature particularly reliable  background interference suppression.


Anti-collision systems ensure safe container-terminal operations

11 August, 2014

Container terminals operate on a 24/7 basis, so the demand on availability is extremely high. Collisions involving the boom of ship-to-shore cranes and the ships themselves pose the greatest risk in daily operations.


Balluff BOS 6K series photoelectric sensors

08 August, 2014

The 70 variants in the BOS 6K series provide a functional product range that features both red light and laser versions (class 1), as well as high precision, range and functionality.


Allen-Bradley 871P VersaCube inductive proximity sensors

30 July, 2014

The 871P VersaCube inductive proximity sensors are 4-wire DC sensors that integrate both standard and specialty features into a redesigned 40 mm rectangular housing suitable for a wide range of general-purpose and welding applications.


ifm efector O6 photoelectric sensors

25 July, 2014

The O6 type photoelectric sensors from ifm are now also available in a stable plastic housing and feature reliable background interference suppression.


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