Tips on using position sensors, temperature sensors, photoelectric sensors

AutomationDirect adds Snap-Action Micro Limit Switches

IDEM high precision, snap-action 15A-rated micro limit switches from AutomationDirect are available in plunger and lever actuator styles. Plunger Series types include pin plunger, spring plunger, and … [Read More...]

Balluff releases new print, digital product catalogs

A new set of global product catalogs released by Balluff provides easy access to the company’s wide range of products designed to measure, detect, identify and connect. The five-volume set is … [Read More...]

High-speed GigE Vision cameras enable smooth transition from CCD to CMOS

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, is pleased to announce its new Genie Nano 2.4M, M1950 and C1950 models, equipped with the industry’s new … [Read More...]

Precision 3D surface inspection for shiny and diffuse items (as well as quality scanning)

Micro-Epsilon offers myriad solutions for 3D surface inspection. The reflectCONTROL and surfaceCONTROL systems are intended for fast and reliable inspection of mat and shiny surfaces based on … [Read More...]

Video: Measuring dynamic tilt with an inertial measurement unit (IMU)

ACEINNA has published a new video on YouTube titled How to measure dynamic tilt and orientation with an IMU: Why would one want to know the dynamic tilt angle on a vehicle? Consider a classic … [Read More...]

Micro-Epsilon eddyNCDT 3060 eddy-current sensor systems

In contrast with conventional inductive sensors, displacement sensors that use eddy currents deliver high accuracy, bandwidth, and temperature stability. Plus the measuring principle allows … [Read More...]

High-temp sensors battle heat of welding, stamping applications

The latest line of extended-temperature proximity sensors from Balluff doubles the maximum temperature rating of standard sensors. This makes them ideal to battle the heat found in many industrial … [Read More...]

New TTI sensors application guide is split by market sectors

TTI, Inc. has just published a handy Sensors Application Guide which – for the first time – is split by market sectors rather than by franchise or device type. Sections include Smart Building; Smart … [Read More...]

New angle sensors with easy mounting

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the Vert-X 2900 Series of sensors that measure angular position. These sensors are available in single or redundant versions. Elongated holes make mounting easier. Users … [Read More...]

Finalists announced for Switches & Sensors category in LEAP Awards

Three finalists have been announced for the inaugural Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards’ Switches & Sensors Category. These finalists have created and incredible mix of … [Read More...]

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces light section sensors

Complex vision systems are often used for high-precision identification and analysis of object shape and position. These kinds of automation tasks can include quality control for finished components, … [Read More...]

Replacing linear potentiometers with a contactless solution

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of ILPS-19 Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors using LVIT Technology; contactless devices … [Read More...]

High-resolution global shutter image sensors for machine vision applications

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, has announced two new high-resolution additions to its family of global shutter image sensors—the OG02B1B/OG02B10 and … [Read More...]

Rugged through-beam sensors resist chemicals, coolants and more

A new family of stainless steel fork sensors with resistance to aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, coolants or other media provides a viable solution for demanding environments in a variety of … [Read More...]

Non-Contact safety sensor SRF from Altech Corp

The new SMART Non-Contact Safety Sensor SRF from Altech Corp. protects machine operators from potential injury by monitoring moveable separating protective devices (such as doors, gates, panels, and … [Read More...]