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 by the VDMA for the machine vision industry, the company has so far generated more than double this growth. High order intake and interesting […]
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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 convert it into usable information, suitable optics and high-quality filter glasses also play a decisive role. The focus event “Capture the Light” on June […]
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 automation and technology. Teams were supplied with a 270° SICK LiDAR sensor (TiM) and accessories and challenged to solve a problem, create a solution, or […]
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 ever-decreasing lot sizes resulting from individualized packaging and special formats. It allows users to quickly configure machinery to adapt to varying materials, weights and package counts while […]
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 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes. ProSense Pt100 RTD sensors and transmitters with sanitary connection probes offer a clean-in-place tri-clamp process connection suitable for applications where corrosion and […]
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 production. The Genie Nano-5G 45M is the first camera to enter full production with a new family of XGS sensors from ON Semiconductor, replacing the discontinued […]
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 condition monitoring in a wide variety of applications. The high-performance wireless smart sensor monitors key parameters to provide detailed insights into the performance […]
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 SICK AppSpace ecosystem. “Automation concepts are rarely standard,” explained Dr. Timo Mennle, SICK AppSpace Strategic Product Manager at SICK AG. Even if […]
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, […]
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 chain moving. SICK produces materials in a close-to-the-market fashion, with a regional focus. In the United States, SICK has positioned production sites in each […]
