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Install photoelectric sensors more efficiently

Leuze electronic: With the "omni-mount" from Leuze electronic, photoelectric sensors can be mounted and adjusted quicker and more easily. In addition to the tried and tested M18 hole mounting performed by Universal photoelectric sensors, Leuze...

2012-11-19

New inductive sensor series in miniature size

Baumer: Miniature sensor with large sensing distance: With the expansion of its inductive sensor series IFRM04/05, Baumer has achieved a perfect balance between functionality and compactness. With 1.6 mm, the inductive sensors offer the largest...

2012-11-16

Ultrasonic fork sensor with binary output

SNT Sensortechnik AG: The specialist for ultrasonic sensors SNT Sensortechnik AG introduces an all new ultrasonic fork sensor series. It will be used when conventional optical fork sensors fail because of high pollution or transparent objects. The...

2012-11-14

Ultrasonic technology for a range of applications

Pepperl+Fuchs: Level control in a water tank is one of the classic applications for ultrasonic sensors. A sensor in a M30 sleeve can measure heights of four or six meters without any problems. If the pump is controlled by means of a PLC, sensor...

2012-11-14

Complete and simple automation

Pilz: At SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2012 Pilz will be underlining its claim as a solution supplier for complete automation. In Nuremberg the company will be presenting its latest innovations from the fields of sensor, control and actuator technology. The...

2012-10-21

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

Wide range of sensors for food and packaging machines

Baumer: With its broad sensor portfolio featuring many different technologies, Baumer is able to meet the high requirements associated with producing, processing and packaging food products. Photoelectric, inductive and ultrasonic sensors provide...

2012-09-16

Reliable detection of transparent objects

Balluff STM GmbH: Detecting the presence of transparent bodies made of injection-moulded plastics or glass often proves to be surprisingly difficult. Bothersome effects such as total reflection, diffusion or light conduction, which can make some...

2012-07-15

Ultrasonic sensors for monitoring barriers

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Entrance and exit barriers are usually monitored using induction loops in the ground. While a car is on the loop, it switches and keeps the gate open. Smaller or non-metallic objects (bicycles or people) are not detected....

2012-07-14

Baumer sensors for quality control

Baumer: With precisely measuring sensors from several technological fields, Baumer is presenting a large product range for measuring tasks in quality control. "Convenient solutions for complex control tasks" is the sensor manufacturer's motto. The...

2012-06-25

Coded safety switch PSENcode: Economical position ...

Pilz has added a new product type to its range of coded safety switches PSENcode. The new coded safety switch provides safe monitoring of up to three positions in accordance with up to PL e of EN ISO 13489-1 and SIL CL 3 of EN/IEC 62061. The coded...

2012-06-21

Smart camera LSIS 400i with new features

Leuze electronic: The device models and the current software version of the LSIS 400i smart camera from Leuze electronic have been expanded. From now on, devices with integrated IR or RGBW LED illumination as well as a model for C-mount lenses are...

2012-06-19

Sensor for both geometry data and position data

Leuze electronic: With the LES 36, Leuze electronic now makes possible the simultaneous measurement of an object's height, width and position with just one sensor. Previously, two sensor pairs and complex software programming were typically...

2012-06-19

Expanded range of fiber optic sensors

Leuze electronic: The KFX plastic fiber optic cables are new in the fiber optic sensor product line from Leuze electronic. Available in 27 different models, they are equipped with a high-quality bending protection on the optical outlet side, which...

2012-06-19

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

Oil resistant ultrasonic sensors

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Ultrasonic transducers are the heart of ultrasonic sensors. They are basically a microphone and speaker for high-frequency sound waves. As with audio speakers the diaphragm should be able to move freely. On an ultrasonic...

2012-05-14

Powerful R2000 laser scanner

Pepperl+Fuchs: Not all time-of-flight measurements are the same. On the basis of pulse ranging technology (PRT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs, a new, innovative laser scanner has been produced that impressively demonstrates the advantages of this...

2012-05-14

Presses: Long-term economy and safety

Pilz: At the Hannover Messe Industrie 2012, Pilz was exhibiting solutions for safety-related equipment, retrofits and safe operation of presses. With the safe electronic rotary cam arrangement in the automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz, users can...

2012-04-21

Ultrasonic sensors in the food industry

SNT Sensortechnik AG: In meat processing plants stringent requirements prevail regarding hygiene. Doors should therefore only be operated by non-contact switches. The ultrasonic sensor with relay output type UPY is ideally suited for that. It is...

2012-04-14

Ultrasonic sensors – life without them is unimaginable ...

microsonic GmbH: Ultrasonic sensors have set new standards in automation technology. In particular in the paper, printing and packaging industries, they have become essential. These industries often use materials whose particular properties...

2012-04-13

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

Install photoelectric sensors more efficiently

2012-02-19

Ultrasound in the animal world

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Our distance and proximity sensors work with the ultrasound principle. We use ultrasonic frequencies, i.e. frequencies above 20kHz, as these are rare in nature and thus the sensors are not disturbed. Moreover, man hears no...

2012-02-14

May I introduce myself: pico+ - the upgrade!

microsonic GmbH: The pico+ ultrasonic sensors are the smallest cylindrical sensors in microsonic's product line. They are now available in four ranges, with a measurement range from 20 mm up to 1.3 m. With three different output signals, this...

2012-02-13

Switching light-section sensor – now with integrated ...

Leuze electronic: Efficient data exchange via PROFIBUS-DP expands the functionality of the LRS switching light-section sensor from Leuze electronic. In up to 16 detection windows with logical linking option, up to 16 inspection tasks can be...

2011-11-19

Space-saving and flexible capacitive sensor for reliable ...

Baumer launches the new CFDK 25 capacitive sensor for the reliable detection of arbitrary objects in confined spaces. The sensor is characterized by its very flat housing and versatile mounting options. The very flat housing design with a height...

2011-10-26

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

Ultrasonic sensors in road and tunnel construction

SNT Sensortechnik AG: During the construction of major highway and railway projects, particularly in tunnel construction, huge quantities of excavation occur. When the mining takes years, it is worth to use giant conveyor belt systems. Such...

2011-10-14

Ultrasonic sensors detect pallets

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Pallets are loaded in automated systems, packaged and taken to the dispatch. In this example they are charged with construction panels. The pallets are supported on rollers. Their position has to be detected properly in front...

2011-09-14

Ultrasonic sensor for highly transparent objects

Baumer: With a response time of merely 1.3 ms, the new ultrasonic sensor UNAM 12 is the world’s fastest and comes very close to a photoelectric sensor. Twenty times faster than conventional ultrasonic sensors it is destined for highly dynamic...

2011-07-26

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