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Laser retroreflective sensor BOS Q08M

Laser retroreflective sensor BOS Q08M

Balluff miniature optical sensors from the BOS Q08M series have an impressively compact design and achieve extreme precision in a robust, cubic metal housing. They are suitable for all applications requiring components with a low weight, minimal...

2014-02-18
BOS 5K global with new laser variants

BOS 5K global with new laser variants

Balluff: Photoelectric global sensors from the BOS 5K series by Balluff are the first choice for standard applications. The special compact optical sensors in BOS 5K design with dimensions of 31.5 x 19.5 x 10.8 mm can fit into the smallest of...

2014-02-05
Safety Light Curtains for the Automotive Industry

Safety Light Curtains for the Automotive ...

Leuze electronic: With the new MLC 511 (SIL 3, PL e) and MLC 311 (SIL 1, PL c) safety light curtains, Leuze electronic responds to the specifications of AIDA with regard to the pin assignments of the sensor modules and connection cables. In...

2013-12-02
Measuring light curtain for low temperatures

Measuring light curtain for low temperatures

Leuze electronic: The CML 700i measuring light curtains now offer the possibility of use down to low temperatures of -30°C in addition to the integrated Profibus interface. Through the intelligent fastening concept and the optional plug outlet to...

2013-11-19
Precision Lightband Sensors Type BS

Precision Lightband Sensors Type BS

Balluff STM GmbH: The BS-type sensors from STM generate lightbands of extraordinary uniformity. Instead of being concentrated in single light beams as with all “normal” optosensors, the intensity of light here is homogeneously...

2013-11-12
New interfaces in one of the world's fastest light curtains

New interfaces in one of the world's fastest ...

Leuze electronic: The just completed family of CML 700i measuring light curtains now also includes models with integrated Profibus and RS485 interface. Together, these measuring light curtains thereby offer integrated interfaces for Profibus, CAN...

2013-11-06
SmartReflect in the new enclosure: more added value for the beverage industry

SmartReflect in the new enclosure: more ...

Baumer also implemented the successful SmartReflect technology in their next-generation sensors 0300 and 0500 to detect all types of beverage packaging. This combination ensures measurable added value by reduced operating costs and maximum process...

2013-10-02
New accessories for light grids PSENopt from Pilz - Resistant to shock etc.

New accessories for light grids PSENopt ...

Pilz: New accessories such as post protectors, protective housings and deviating mirrors are now available for light grids PSENopt from Pilz. The new protective housings can be used in all lengths, for protection types up to IP6K9K. As a result,...

2013-09-06
Extremely tough

Extremely tough

Leuze electronic is releasing new cylindrical sensors for particularly difficult conditions. The new 328 series is based on the optical platform of the well-known standard 318B series and, thanks to the metal sleeve in the housing, offers higher...

2013-09-05
Sensors for everything and everywhere

Sensors for everything and everywhere

Leuze electronic is currently pursuing its strategy of offering standard sensors for nearly any application at an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Three new series are proof that this is working. Due to increasing pricing pressure, users are...

2013-08-26
High performance comes in two sizes

High performance comes in two sizes

Baumer has expanded their range of NextGen sensors. Following on from the O500 comes the O300. Both series of optical sensors offer the same performance range. While the small O300 is especially suitable for systems with very limited space, the...

2013-08-05
O500: qTeach provide easy and wear-free operation

O500: qTeach provide easy and wear-free operation

Baumer: The new performance class category in optical sensor technology, the O500 series by Baumer, combines the most important properties that a sensor could offer: durability as well as safe and easy operation. The O500 series is setting new...

2013-04-16
Functional extensions

Functional extensions

Leuze electronic: The Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices of the MLD series, designed for efficiency right from the start by Leuze electronic, have now been equipped with new functions as part of a further development. Effective immediately, the...

2013-03-18
MLC is the intelligent Safety Light Curtain from Leuze electronic.

MLC is the intelligent Safety Light Curtain from Leuze ...

Leuze electronic: Unlike other light curtains on the market, users do not only decide between a type 4 or type 2 (MLC 500 or MLC 300) device when choosing the MLC. With the MLC, users also have the choice between three function classes. This means...

2013-02-19
Three sensor principles in one series: O500 offers a wide range of photoelectric sensors

Three sensor principles in one series: O500 offers a ...

Baumer: The new O500 series from Baumer was starting off with three optical sensor principles at SPS/IPC/Drives. So Baumer now offers a wide range of photoelectric sensors for numerous applications. The O500 series also includes its award-winning...

2013-02-16
Baumer SmartReflect Light Barrier Recognised by Frost & Sullivan with New Product Innovation Award

Baumer SmartReflect Light Barrier Recognised by Frost ...

Baumer: SmartReflect by Baumer, the light barrier without reflector, keeps on wowing the market. The innovative sensors were recognised with the “New Product Innovation Award” by Frost & Sullivan, an independent, internationally operating...

2013-01-16
Extremely fast measuring light curtains

Extremely fast measuring light curtains

Leuze electronic: This light curtain with integrated display is characterized by a response time of 30 µs per beam, thereby detecting the fastest processes in all common industrial applications. With beam spacing of up to 5 mm only, even the...

2012-12-19
O500: New performance category of optical sensor technology combines convenience and reliability

O500: New performance category of optical sensor technology

Baumer opens a new chapter in optical sensor technology: performance, convenience and reliability are the hallmarks of the new O500 series. At SPS/IPC/DRIVES Baumer is launching a new performance category of optical sensors with three sensor...

2012-10-16
Device Column for muting systems

Device Column for muting systems

Leuze electronic has designed a new Device Column which the pre-mounted Muting Sensor Sets, mounting arms with already integrated muting sensors, can be screwed onto in any height and with any alignment. The sets can also be connected easily to...

2012-06-19
SmartReflect with transparent detection

SmartReflect with transparent detection

Baumer: Reliable process stability with SmartReflect: Baumer is introducing its innovation – the first light barrier without a reflector featuring unique transparent detection. This especially sensitive version of the SmartReflect picks up the...

2012-05-26
Innovation for the beverage industry

Innovation for the beverage industry

Baumer: Sensor manufacturer Baumer is presenting a real attention-grabber for the beverage industry at the Brau Beviale fair -- SmartReflect, the first light barrier that operates without a reflector and recognizes all types of beverage packaging,...

2012-03-25
GLSK laser fork light barrier

GLSK laser fork light barrier

Balluff STM GmbH: Conventional laser fork sensors achieve their high object resolution only with the aid of apertures in front of the transmitter and receiver which reduce the dimensions of the collimated laser beam. Due to this design, the...

2011-10-15
SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

SmartReflect light barriers for transparency detection

Baumer: For the detection of transparent packaging materials, such as foils, trays and bottles as used in the food and beverage packaging industry, Baumer launches new light barriers without reflector. The SmartReflect light barriers guarantee...

2011-05-26
LGS series light grids – Touch it, save it

LGS series light grids – Touch it, save it

Pepperl+Fuchs: The new LGS series light grids from Pepperl+Fuchs, which stand out due to their slim housing profile and control unit already integrated into the receiver module, are particularly suitable for standard tasks in warehousing and...

2011-05-14
SmartReflect – As reliable as a light barrier, as straightforward as a diffuse sensor

SmartReflect – As reliable as a light barrier ...

Baumer launches photoelectric sensors with the new SmartReflect technology for absolutely reliable object detection. These light barriers recognize objects of any kind and do not require a separate reflector or receiver. The surest type of object...

2011-03-26
Muting accessories for light barriers

Muting accessories for light barriers

Leuze electronic: With the new Muting Sensor Sets for the MLD Multiple Light Beam Safety Devices from Leuze electronic, muting solutions can now be implemented in an even quicker and easier manner. The sets with pre-mounted and adjusted muting...

2011-01-19
MLD with integrated AS-Interface

MLD with integrated AS-Interface

Leuze electronic: The multiple light beam safety devices of the MLD series are now also available with an integrated AS-i Safety interface. The MLD/AS-i safety sensors can now be integrated immediately into the AS-Interface network, i.e., without...

2010-12-19
Lightband fork sensors

Lightband fork sensors

Balluff STM GmbH: With the new BS type of fork sensors STM has extended their MICROmote® family of opto sensors to include another group of products with outstanding technical characteristics. These fork sensors generate up to a 30mm wide...

2010-10-15
Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic design

Baumer: Particularly for applications in the food and beverage industry Baumer launches photoelectric and inductive sensors in hygienic and washdown design. The new sensors with their plane, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings as well as the...

2010-09-26
Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer expands its portfolio of IO-Link sensors

Baumer: Nowadays, users look for an increasingly simple operation of their machines. Additionally, requests for a maximized machine performance and minimized down time are made. Baumer meets these customer requirements with expanding ist existing...

2010-09-25
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