Factory automation > Sensors

Location tracking improves efficiency for fabrication business

31 October, 2020

UK 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, 2020

The 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, 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.


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