Wiegand sensors – tiny devices that use variations in an external magnetic field to generate electrical signals and energy – have unique properties that make them a useful option for proximity sensing systems. Wiegand sensors are built around small sections of Wiegand wire, a specially prepared ferromagnetic alloy that has a unique physical property. When […]
Contrinex DW series Proximity Sensors from AutomationDirect
New models of Contrinex DW series round proximity sensors are offered in barrel sizes from 8mm to 30mm. Flush and non-flush mount models are available with standard or extended sensing distances, with complete overload protection. These IP67-rated sensors are made of nickel-plated brass or 304 stainless steel. PNP models are IO Link compatible and are […]
Industrial cameras now with IP67 Option
Balluff’s portfolio of GigE and USB3 industrial cameras ensure tack-sharp images and high-quality inspection results with faster processing and higher resolutions than smart cameras. Part of the machine vision portfolio from Matrix Vision, a brand of Balluff, they are available in color or monochrome at four resolutions — 1.6 MP, 3.2 MP, 5.1 MP, and […]
IDS makes artificial intelligence available to factory automation via OPC UA and provides maximum flexibility with vision apps. The recently released software update for the IDS NXT platform provides users of the all-in-one AI solution IDS NXT ocean with many new features. It extends the system’s AI capabilities to include object detection, offers turnkey solutions with vision […]
Teledyne Imaging’s new software release supports USB3 Vision cameras
Teledyne Imaging, a Teledyne Technologies company, is has announced its latest release of the SaperaTM LT software development kit (SDK). Sapera LT 8.60 offers a USB3 device manager to select supported USB3 cameras and protocols. Teledyne Imaging area scan customers can benefit from a unified SDK support across a wide range of camera interfaces from […]
IDS launches new camera family
Particularly affordable, particularly compact, and particularly powerful when the essentials matter: the new uEye XLE camera family from IDS has been specially developed for high-volume and price-sensitive projects. Thanks to their space-saving design, practical USB3 interface, and support of the USB3 Vision Standard, the industrial cameras can be easily integrated into any machine vision system. […]
The next level of ultrasonic technology from Pepperl+Fuchs
Ultrasonic sensors have rapidly gained popularity in recent years—what was once a niche product has now become a key technology that can be found almost everywhere in the automation sector. As the market leader in this sector, Pepperl+Fuchs will be dedicating a whole day of events at its second Online Summit to providing insight into the […]
Mini linear potentiometer position sensor spring loaded
Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor products by offering the LPPS-MSL Miniature Spring-Loaded Linear Potentiometer position sensor. LPPS-MSL series Spring Loaded Linear Potentiometer position sensors are used to monitor and track the linear motion or position of a target. The captive guided spring-loaded shaft incorporates an external helical compression spring to […]
High-resolution CoaXPress cameras for harsh environments
Teledyne DALSA expands its Genie Nano camera portfolio with CXP models built around Teledyne e2v Emerald CMOS sensors Teledyne DALSA has announced its Genie Nano-CXP67M and 37M cameras based on the Teledyne e2v Emerald color and monochrome sensors. The newest Genie Nano models are easy-to-use and feature a CoaXPress interface. The cameras are engineered for industrial […]
High-accuracy inclination sensor in robust stainless steel housing
The new high-accuracy inclination sensor positilt PTM29 in a compact, laser-welded stainless steel housing is suitable for extremely harsh environmental conditions. It can also be used in place of rotary sensors with many benefits. The MEMS-based inclination sensor positilt PTM29 measures inclination in the range of +/-180° with one axis and in the range of […]