Factory automation > Sensors

Protecting sensors increases weld cell productivity

08 October, 2021

Improving sensor survivability in weld cells is one of the easiest and fastest ways to reduce unplanned downtime and lower cost.


Pepperl+Fuchs inductive proximity sensors

05 October, 2021

Pepperl+Fuchs inductive cylindrical proximity sensors are said to be characterised by a range of features to make installation and operation easy, safe and convenient.


Acuity AS2100 Laser Distance Sensor

01 October, 2021

The Acuity AS2100 laser distance sensor is designed to work well outdoors, in bright light and on difficult targets such as dark, hot and textured surfaces.


Balluff BLA series laser light bands

14 September, 2021

The BLA series laser light bands are designed for when different objects have to be identified in various production, packaging or quality control situations.


APS Industrial enters partnership with Baumer Group

03 August, 2021

APS Industrial has announced a national distribution agreement with Baumer Group, starting 1 July 2021.


NCTE 7000 torque sensors

01 August, 2021

The NCTE 7000 Series are robust torque sensors for high nominal torque ranges of up to 5000 Nm.


Wenglor uniVision 2.4 profile sensor software

16 July, 2021

Wenglor's smart 2D/3D profile sensors now combine a sensor and analysis module directly in the compact housing.


Wenglor weFlux²micro compact pressure sensor

12 July, 2021

With a small diameter of 14 mm, the Wenglor weFlux²micro pressure sensor enables measurements at previously inaccessible locations.


Turck B1Nx and B2Nx inclinometers

22 June, 2021

The B1N and B2N inclinometers combine accelerometer and gyroscope technology so that shocks and vibration can be masked out effectively.


Pepperl+Fuchs UC18GS ultrasonic sensors

03 May, 2021

The UC18GS ultrasonic sensor offers features that meets a broad range of application needs.


Wenglor wintec long-range laser distance sensors

20 April, 2021

The wintec long-range sensors offer a working range up to 10 m, maximum reproducibility of 3 mm and insensitivity to ambient light up to 100,000 lux.


Leuze building new plant in Malaysia

01 April, 2021

To meet gowing demand in Asia, Leuze is currently constructing a new plant in Malacca, Malaysia. It is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2022.


Datalogic acquires Italian sensor company Micro Detectors

22 March, 2021

Datalogic has announced that it has acquired Italian sensor company M.D. Micro Detectors S.p.A.


ASC gyroscopes and inertial measurement sensors for AGVs

01 March, 2021

Gyroscopes and inertial sensors enable monitoring and optimisation of vehicle dynamics and precision navigation.


Collaborating on real-time data

05 February, 2021 by Jim Wallace, Sales Manager, Balluff Australia & New Zealand

We can't be experts on everything, so it is important to seek out partners to achieve the best outcome in real-time data initiatives.


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