Laser-line profile sensor
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The scanControl 2700/ 2710 laser line profile sensor from Micro-Epsilon can acquire profiles of the most varied target surfaces. Consisting of a compact sensor with integrated electronics, it is suitable for an industrial environment, especially in automation systems because of its relative small size. Typical tasks include measurement of profiles, angles, gaps and clearance.
Metal face inductive sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The metal face sensor product line from ifm efector is designed and tested to provide reliable position indication in the toughest welding and stamping applications.
DVT 515 and 535 vision sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Intelligent Vision
The DVT 515 and 535 are the lowest cost models in the DVT vision sensor family which includes a choice of products to meet a range of performance requirements — from simple part inspection to defect detection, high-resolution and colour applications.
OsiSense ultrasonic sensor
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The OsiSense ultrasonic sensor uses a piezoelectric transducer that acts as both transmitter and receiver and can detect any object without contact, regardless of the material, nature, colour or degree of transparency.
Digital signal conditioner
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The SA40082 is a 3-channel digital signal conditioner from Spectron Systems Technology. Originally designed as an integral tri-axis electronic inclinometer, this versatile signal conditioning module can be used in various other applications.
Firewire cameras
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Intelligent Vision
Designed for use in machine vision and industrial applications, the KP-FD140F and KP-FD32F cameras from Hitachi are high-resolution single-colour CCD progressive scan cameras with IEEEE 1394.b. The latest Firewire B interface allows direct high-speed data transfer between the camera and the PC using a small eight-conductor cable.
Proximity sensors
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia
Infra International manufactures a range of inductive proximity sensors designed to fit a wide range of industrial sensing applications. All Infra proximity sensors are designed, built and quality tested in house at its factory in Italy. The sensors are available in 4, 5, 6.5, 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm diameter sizes and sensing distances from 0.8 to 20 mm.
Optimising motion control — getting the most from resolvers
27 October, 2008 by Thomas Tokar is a project engineer at Rockwell Automation | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
For engineers who design motion control systems that operate in hostile environments, the biggest headache is finding hardware that will give them accurate position data on moving machine elements. Many new sensing devices simply cannot function reliably under rugged conditions. In this situation, the engineer’s best option is a tried-and-true feedback sensor that has been available since the 1940s — the resolver.
Industry urged to maximise motor efficiency
22 October, 2008
SEW-Eurodrive has used the ‘Driving towards industrial energy savings’ seminar to urge industry to consider the total life cycle energy cost of the entire drive system when using a motorised process.
CSIRO mine automation technology goes global
20 October, 2008
CSIRO has signed an agreement to commercialise its innovative underground longwall automation system, known as LASC technology, with one of the world’s largest longwall mining original equipment manufacturers, Joy Australasia.
NIR transmission sensors
20 October, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.tmesystems.com.au
NDC's NW710 near infrared sensor is designed to provide basis weight and moisture measurement of Spunbond fabrics in a single, non-nuclear sensor.
The power of integrated motion control
15 October, 2008 | Supplied by: SanTron (Aust) Pty Ltd
System integrators and OEMs are faced with the challenge of designing machines that are more compact, less expensive and more reliable. This is a challenge that is greatly impacted by the components available to design into the machine.
Rio Tinto's Pilbara train drivers set to strike
08 October, 2008
Train drivers at Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations are expected to walk off the job for 12 hours this Saturday 11 October, as part of a push by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union to get driver compensation for Rio's planned driverless train system.
Plastic detecting sensors
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced the BCC capacitive sensor series, specifically designed to provide accurate level detection in the plastics industry. The BCC series features good EMC and ESD immunity, allowing the sensors to reliably detect the level of plastic pellets in a hopper while withstanding environmental interference.
Portescap Athlonix DC motors
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The Portescap Athlonix high power density brush DC motors are compact, high-efficiency, high-endurance motors delivering high speed-to-torque performance in a compact lighter weight package (15-53 g depending on frame size) with output power of up to 9 W.
