Smart motor sensors enhance condition monitoring for servos
04 November, 2020SICK has introduced an add-on to its EDS/EDM35 motor feedback system, designed to allow condition monitoring of drives right down to each servo axis.
Quality control of veneer strips with a laser triangulation sensor
04 November, 2020When cutting veneer strips their thickness should not exceed 1 mm, and only marginal errors in the micrometre range can be tolerated.
Micro Epsilon optoNCDT 1220 laser triangulation sensor
02 November, 2020The optoNCDT 1220 entry-level laser triangulation sensor is suitable for measurement of displacement, distance and position in high-volume applications.
Location tracking improves efficiency for fabrication business
31 October, 2020UK company Dyer Engineering employed an indoor tracking solution that not only tackles well the SME's challenges but also its budget.
Leuze GSX14E two-in-one fork sensor
29 October, 2020The GSX14E fork sensor from Leuze combines both ultrasonic and optical detection in a single housing, bringing together the advantages of both principles.
Researchers imitate human hands to make better sensors
09 October, 2020An international research team has developed 'electronic skin' sensors capable of mimicking the dynamic process of human motion.
SICK launches sensor-based people-counting system
02 October, 2020A novel application of industrial LiDAR sensing helps maintain safe occupancy in facilities.
Automated inspection of glass bottles using a profile scanner
02 October, 2020The scanCONTROL laser profile scanner from Micro-Epsilon can be used in factory automation applications such as presence monitoring systems.
Micro Epsilon scanCONTROL 30xx/BL laser scanner
01 October, 2020The scanCONTROL 30xx/BL laser scanner is designed for dynamic measurement applications that require a system with high resolution and accuracy.
HYDAC Virtual Fluid Lab VFL sensor with IO-Link interface
01 October, 2020The Virtual Fluid Lab determines the remaining service life of a hydraulic filter element.
Pepperl+Fuchs factor 1 inductive sensors
08 September, 2020Pepperl+Fuchs' broad portfolio of reduction factor 1 sensors is designed to enable maximum flexibility in automation machinery design.
Leuze DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor
02 September, 2020The DRT 25C sensor works with three light spots and references the conveyor belt instead of the product.
Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 1750DR laser triangulation sensor
01 July, 2020The optoNCDT 1750DR is a non-contact laser displacement sensor specifically designed for measurement of specular surfaces or highly reflective objects.
Wenglor 3D ShapeDrive sensors
07 April, 2020Wenglor's camera-based 3D ShapeDrive sensors are a suitable solution for bin picking applications.
3D localisation for hygienic pick-and-place tasks
01 March, 2020The ability to ensure hygienic primary packaging of sensitive open food is highly important within the food industry.
