Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced a 512 short-wave infrared (SWIR) line scan camera for machine vision. The latest Linea SWIR model features a cutting-edge InGaAs sensor in a compact format suitable for a variety of applications including food and packaged good inspection, recycling, mineral sorting, and solar and silicon wafer inspection. Like […]
Arla Foods analyzes energy consumption using flow sensors
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has, for the first time, created transparency over the energy consumed in cottage cheese production at its Falkenberg location. This involves the use of the Baumer Flex-Flow® sensor, which is able to measure the temperature of the medium as well as the flow rate. This cost reductions this could achieve in […]
TE Connectivity custom hydraulic LVDT sensors
As electronification and digitization continue to grow within Industry 4.0, reliable position sensors are critical in meeting the harsh demands of industrial hydraulic applications. LVDT position sensors from TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, offer standard and custom solutions based on hydraulic application requirements of ICT off-highway equipment and industrial machine […]
Petasense smart sensor for widespread Industry 4.0 adoption
Petasense, a Silicon Valley-based venture-backed leader in Industrial IoT (IIoT), has announced the launch of the patented Vibration Mote Model 3 (VM3). Petasense provides the Asset Reliability & Optimization (ARO) system, an end-to-end system that includes plug-and-play wireless sensors and predictive analytics software that helps plants gain real-time insights into asset health. Monitor variable speed […]
SMBD-RTD miniature bolt down RTD
Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor products by offering a new line of surface mounted, bolt down miniature RTD sensors for applications requiring a temperature sensor to be installed in confined spaces. Made in the USA, the SMBD-RTD Surface Mount Bolt Down RTD sensor delivers high-performance temperature measurements, reliably and consistently. […]
LVDT signal conditioner for industrial applications
H.G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group introduces its latest LVDT signal conditioner, the highly advanced SC-200. This LVDT signal Conditioner offers smart and fast LVDT/RVDT setup and has been engineered to work with the widest range of LVDTs, RVDTs, and inductive half-bridge sensors including 3-wire industrial LVRTs. The signal conditioning module has cybersecurity tamper […]
AutomationDirect adds capacitive pushbutton sensor switches and indicators
Captron SENSORswitches are capacitive pushbuttons which are activated without pressure, using a hand or other parts of the body. The buttons have a determinate sensing distance, which may be altered by varying the approach speed and/or damping factor. A quickly approaching finger will achieve a higher sensing distance than a slowly approaching finger. A hand, […]
USB3 cameras for modern vision systems
Teledyne Lumenera, a Teledyne Technologies company, and manufacturer and developer of digital cameras for industrial and scientific imaging applications, has announced the release of the new Lt Series USB3 cameras. With robust compact enclosures and fully-locking USB3 connectors, these new cameras are built for rugged 24/7 use. Equipped with the latest rolling shutter Starvis CMOS […]
The GHS-19 Series spring-loaded LVIT linear position sensor
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors has announced its GHS-19 series of spring-loaded LVIT (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) gaging sensors. They are contactless devices designed for dimensional gaging and position measurements in factory automation and in various industrial and commercial applications such as automotive testing, mil/aero test stands, robotic arms, and packaging equipment, where the […]
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 achievement in automation and technology. Teams were supplied with a 270° SICK LiDAR sensor (TiM) and accessories and challenged to solve a problem, create a solution, […]