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 […]
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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 […]
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 organizations supporting the fight against COVID-19. The TE Foundation approved a $1 million emergency grant to Global Impact, a philanthropic partner across the private, nonprofit and […]
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 systems on conveyors. All these devices are connected with one another via the cloud, implementing Industry 4.0 along the entire value-creation process. These three areas of interest will be […]
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 categories, the judging panel awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognitions, as well as Honorable Mentions for certain submissions. The awards program is supported by three leading publications […]
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 micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor technology design and manufacturing capabilities, with TE’s operational scale, customer base and existing sensors technologies into a more comprehensive global sensing solutions offering for customers. […]
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 authorized distributor for SSI Technologies, Heilind will offer an extensive selection of level sensors, pressure sensors, digital gauges, speed and position sensors, and other sensing products. The company […]
Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects through insulating materials such as wood or plastic and are often used to sense fill levels of liquids or powders. New lower priced 18-mm and 30-mm capacitive proximity sensors have a […]
