Factory automation > Sensors

Researchers imitate human hands to make better sensors

09 October, 2020

An 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, 2020

A novel application of industrial LiDAR sensing helps maintain safe occupancy in facilities.


Automated inspection of glass bottles using a profile scanner

02 October, 2020

The 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

The Virtual Fluid Lab determines the remaining service life of a hydraulic filter element.


Pepperl+Fuchs factor 1 inductive sensors

08 September, 2020

Pepperl+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, 2020

The 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

Wenglor's camera-based 3D ShapeDrive sensors are a suitable solution for bin picking applications.


3D localisation for hygienic pick-and-place tasks

01 March, 2020

The ability to ensure hygienic primary packaging of sensitive open food is highly important within the food industry.


Robust industrial pressure sensors offer IO-Link

01 February, 2020

The PS+ series pressure sensor offers a local display as well as electrical outputs to provide critical feedback to a control system.


Blue laser vs red laser triangulation sensors: which is better?

27 January, 2020

Laser triangulation sensors are popular non-contact sensors for measuring position, distance, level, displacement, proximity and profiles of objects.


Monnit ALTA propane tank monitor

15 January, 2020

The ALTA propane tank monitor has been developed to enable propane distributors and energy firms to check the levels of propane tanks remotely.


Leuze CMS 700i 3D contour measurement system

10 January, 2020

The CMS 700i meters the contour and position of passing objects regardless of their shape and surface structure.


Leuze IPS 400i camera-based positioning sensor

12 December, 2019

The IPS 400i camera-based positioning sensor is designed for optical compartment fine positioning in high-bay storage devices.


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