SICK TiM240 2D LiDAR sensor
09 December, 2020SICK has expanded its 2D LiDAR sensor range for localisation and anti-collision applications with the compact TiM2xx series.
Pepperl+Fuchs F77 ultrasonic sensors
07 December, 2020The F77 ultrasonic sensors offer IO-Link, sound beam adjustment, synchronisation, long detection ranges of up to 800 mm and minimal dead bands.
Acuity long-distance laser rangefinders
24 November, 2020Acuity long-distance lasers are designed to help improve the operation of overhead cranes in terms of crash avoidance, automated retrieval and maintenance.
TRUMPF and SICK develop the first industrial quantum sensor
10 November, 2020The two companies have announced the successful functional test of the world's first quantum optical sensor for serial production.
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.
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.
SICK launches sensor-based people-counting system
02 October, 2020A novel application of industrial LiDAR sensing helps maintain safe occupancy in facilities.
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.
