With a multi-axis sensor design, a single load cell sensor can measure 3 axes of force and 3 torque moments simultaneously. These sensors consist of … [Read More...] about How are multi-axis sensors improving product development?
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How has sensing changed in industrial automation? (Part 1)
The Industrial Revolution or what we might call Industry 1.0 started over 250 years ago. In 1771 Richard Arkwright, today known as Father of the … [Read More...] about How has sensing changed in industrial automation? (Part 1)
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IDS with above-average sales growth in the first half-year
The South German industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to exceed industry expectations in the first half of 2021. Instead of the 7% increase in turnover forecast … [Read More...] about IDS with above-average sales growth in the first half-year
Focus event “Capture the Light” with image processing experts from IDS
For the successful implementation of image processing applications, it is not only important to choose the right camera and a suitable image sensor. In order to capture light without interference and … [Read More...] about Focus event “Capture the Light” with image processing experts from IDS
SICK’S third TiM$10K Challenge concludes
For the third year, SICK invited students from universities around the country to participate in the TiM$10K Challenge. The challenge started in 2018 to support innovation and student achievement in … [Read More...] about SICK’S third TiM$10K Challenge concludes
Simplify guided format change with new Balluff digital position guide
Balluff’s new digital position guide simplifies format change and minimizes errors and downtime. The easy-to-use position indicator was designed to simplify format change to more easily meet the … [Read More...] about Simplify guided format change with new Balluff digital position guide
AutomationDirect adds sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes
The AutomationDirect process control temperature sensor lineup now includes RTD versions of the M12 connection transmitters, transmitter versions of the RTDs without process connection, and sanitary … [Read More...] about AutomationDirect adds sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes
Teledyne DALSA’s Genie Nano-5G camera now in full production
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced that the new GenieTM Nano-5G M/C8100 camera, based on the ON Semiconductor 45M monochrome and color sensors, has now entered full … [Read More...] about Teledyne DALSA’s Genie Nano-5G camera now in full production
New way to monitor motors in hazardous areas
ABB has extended the scope of applications for ABB Smart Sensors with a new generation design for motors in hazardous areas. Chemical and oil and gas customers can now benefit from cost-efficient … [Read More...] about New way to monitor motors in hazardous areas
SICK to launch SICK AppStudio
Easily create individual SensorApps on your own–without programming skills– to solve new automation tasks. Starting at the end of the year, this will all be possible in the SICK AppStudio, part of the … [Read More...] about SICK to launch SICK AppStudio
Students compete in second annual TiM$10K Challenge
For the second year, SICK, Inc. invited students from universities around the country to participate in the TiM$10K Challenge. The challenge started in 2018 to support innovation and student … [Read More...] about Students compete in second annual TiM$10K Challenge
SICK adds light curtain line to U.S. production facility
As a sensor supplier for major manufacturers throughout the United States, SICK, Inc. has local United States production capabilities that enable it to better serve its customers to keep the supply … [Read More...] about SICK adds light curtain line to U.S. production facility
TE Connectivity and affiliates donate $1 million to fight COVID-19
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity and sensors, and the TE Connectivity Foundation, a private charitable foundation funded entirely by TE, have donated more than $1 million to … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity and affiliates donate $1 million to fight COVID-19
Bringing smart logistics to life at MODEX 2020
Flexibility in production and logistics is possible by implementing smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 solutions, reliable safety sensors for human-robot collaboration, and accurate track and trace … [Read More...] about Bringing smart logistics to life at MODEX 2020
Winners announced in Switches & Sensors category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 … [Read More...] about Winners announced in Switches & Sensors category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd., completed the previously announced acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio
Heilind Electronics has partnered with SSI Technologies (an Amphenol Company) to bring its customers a broad range of industry-leading automotive and heavy equipment sensor solutions. As an … [Read More...] about Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio
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Low Pressure Filtering of a Pressure Sensor’s Input
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