ifm efector colour sensor
13 March, 2013The ifm efector colour sensor unit is set to the colour to be detected with one push of the button. With five selectable tolerances, even the slightest differences in colour shades, as compared to the background or other objects, can be distinguished.
Turck in top five of Automation World survey
12 February, 2013For the second year in a row, Turck has been named as one of the top five in the discrete sensing category in the 2012 Automation World First Team Leaders in Automation annual survey.
Banner Engineering QM26 and QMH26 photoelectric sensors
21 January, 2013The QM26 and QMH26 photoelectric sensors are designed specifically for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, and they are designed to work in areas with harsh washdowns with high pressure, extreme temperatures and chemicals.
Sick Bulkscan laser scanner
13 December, 2012The Bulkscan can measure volume and mass flows without contact, and prevents wear by transmitting data on uneven belt loads and belt drift.
ifm efector O1D series optical distance sensor
06 December, 2012The O1D series optical distance sensor from ifm efector detects all distances, even in direct sunlight, irrespective of whether the target is fully exposed to the light or only the sensor, or both.
Sick ML20 markless label sensor
29 November, 2012Though used like a print mark sensor, the Sick ML20 sensor requires no optical marking on the package, instead detecting a taught-in design pattern.
Sensor technologies to detect pneumatic cylinder position
27 November, 2012 by Jack Moermond, Product Line Manager, Balluff, IncTo integrate a pneumatic cylinder into an automated system, it is necessary to supply signals to the controller indicating the position status of the cylinders. Pneumatic cylinder manufacturers, machine builders and end users have developed a number of ways to detect extension or retraction of a pneumatic cylinder and provide a signal to the control system.
Turck LI inductive linear position sensor
23 November, 2012The Turck LI inductive linear position sensor has an enhanced electronics architecture that increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz.
Turck BIM-UNTK magnetic cylinder sensor
09 November, 2012The Turck BIM-UNTK is a short magnetic field sensor for detecting the piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders.
Solartron Metrology Orbit ACS SI100 and SI200 linear measurement instruments
04 October, 2012Solartron linear measurement instruments interface easily with automation systems for efficient quality control.
celduc relais ATEX sensors
01 October, 2012celduc relais is a leading manufacturer of ATEX products and offers a wide range of ATEX sensors.
ifm efector PQ compact pressure sensor series
20 September, 2012Suitable for pneumatic applications in robotics and handling, ifm efector’s PQ compact pressure sensor series is now equipped with NPN circuit. Using a sealed measuring cell, these sensors detect the pressure in the vacuum and overpressure range.
Sick TiM300 laser scanner
18 September, 2012The TiM300 laser scanner has a range of 2 m and has a robust metal housing, a scanning angle of 270°, integrated teach-in function and four switching outputs.
Banner Engineering SureCross Q45 self-contained, wireless photoelectric sensor solution
06 September, 2012The SureCross Q45 provides a turnkey wireless photoelectric solution with extended battery life up to five years on two AA lithium batteries.
ifm efector pressure sensor with IO-Link
07 August, 2012ifm efector’s robust pressure sensor now communicates all data flexibly via switching outputs or IO-Link 1.1.
