SU, UK, UT and TU series round body and UQ series cubic plastic ultrasonic distance sensors from AutomationDirect are now available in sensing distance ranges from 60mm to 8000mm, in metal or plastic housings, and M18 (18mm) and M30 (30mm) barrel or head sizes. Discrete and analog output sensors and models with both analog and […]
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Balluff’s family of precision laser sensors
Balluff’s newest precision laser sensors guarantee the precise positioning of small parts, as well as dark, transparent or complex-shaped objects. Their background evaluation mode makes them a suitable choice for detecting highly reflective or shiny parts. And their intelligent ambient light suppression function allows them to reliably filter out interference and ambient light. These high-precision […]
How can you have touchless touch sensing?
At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, CA, Håkan Persson, CEO of Neonode Inc., demonstrates touchless sensing using his company’s vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) technology. Neonode’s zForce (zero force) patented optical sensing technology uses infrared light, invisible to the human eye to provide a holographic touch screen, essentially making air touchable. The holographic design consists of […]
How can lasers be used for touch sensing?
At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, CA, Bengt Edlund, the Vice President of Distribution & Partner Sales for Neonode Inc. demonstrates the touch sensing capabilities that Neonode’s ZForce AIR sensor module can provide to non-glass surfaces. The laser light based touch sensor provides a unique approach to increasingly common touch sensing applications and enables […]
How can time of flight technology be used?
At Sensors Expo 2019 in San Jose, CA, Clint Cowan from Laser Technology demonstrates and explains the company’s time of flight laser technology for detection in an intelligent gate and its TruSense S300 sensor for non-contact fluid-level sensing in clear water. With the intelligent gate, if a person is inside of 3 feet, the laser […]
New ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the new UCC*-50GK series ultrasonic sensor. Only two sensor versions are required for covering a range of applications. Intended for distance measurement, the UCC*-50GK uses ultrasonic pulses to measure the distance to the target and reports information through one of three sensor outputs. Versatile configuration options make the sensor incredibly adaptable. The UCC*-50GK […]
What’s new in sensors for autonomous vehicles? Part 2
Focused industry conferences were identified in Part 1 as a means of finding the latest status of the sensors used in autonomous vehicles. Another approach is a comprehensive report on the topic. With the LiDAR for Automotive & Industrial Applications report, Yole Développement provides its second insight into LiDAR technology and market aspects impacted by […]
Velodyne’s lidar sensors enable robots to see
Velodyne’s lidar sensors are designed for seamless integration with robotic platforms by being easy to mount, having low-power consumption and include a web configuration tool. They are meticulously designed to perform in high-stress environmental conditions like inclement weather, essential for outdoor deployments. Some of Velodyne Lidar’s technology and value-adds in the robotics space: Postmateshas included […]
Laser distance sensor Q5X series offers high power at mid-range
Banner Engineering, a provider of technology for industrial automation, today announced the release of the Q5X series of high power, mid-range laser distance sensors for reliable detection of challenging targets. The Q5X sensor solves difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles, at a range from 9.5 centimeters to 2 meters. The high-power laser sensor reliably […]
Banner Engineering Q5X mid-range distance sensor detects targets to 2 m
Banner Engineering now sells Q5X sensors — high-power mid-range laser distance sensors for reliable detection of challenging targets. The Q5X sensor solves difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles, at a range from 9.5 centimeters to 2 meters. The high-power laser sensor reliably detects difficult targets, including extremely dark objects, black targets against a black […]
