Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi launches a new long range diffuse photoelectric sensor with background suppression technology. The new PD112 will detect black objects at distances up to 2 meters, and white and grey objects at up to 2.5 meters. Using triangulation technology, the PD112 can be easily and precisely adjusted, with a 28 […]
Vision systems
Multi-Drop Photoelectric Communication Sensor
Tampa, FL : Tri-Tronics Company Inc has introduced a patented, high performance, photoelectric communication sensor that provides users with complete remote control…from an onboard HMI, or from a central plant control station. The new state-of-the-art SMARTEYE® X-PRO MODEL XPC was designed for applications where it is critical to monitor and configure machines for local or […]
Series 4050 Photoelectric sensors with highly effective background suppression
New Contrinex Series 4050 photoelectric sensors with considerably improved background suppression are built into a 40 x 50 x 15 mm housing and excel by their long operating distance of 500 mm, with a setting range from 20 to 500 mm. The operating distance is independent of the target color, shape or surface structure, and […]
Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader
Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announces the newest addition to its DataMan® family of ID readers. The new DataMan 200 adds Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology to the world’s smallest high performance fixed-mount reader. These new features enable faster communication speed, easier integration with factory controls, and software-driven autofocus for easy, hands-free setup. Ethernet connectivity […]
ifm efector Introduces New 3D Image Sensor
EXTON, PA – ifm efector inc. introduces a new 3D Image Sensor for object evaluation. The compact sensor uses time-of-flight distance measurement to identify the height of any object in the field of view. An integrated 64 x 48 pixel array – in which each pixel represents a time of flight measurement – defines the field […]
Eaton Introduces View Series™ Photoelectric Sensors
PITTSBURGH, PA – Eaton Corporation announces it is introducing the View Series™ of photoelectric sensors, comprised of the new IntelliViewTM and NanoViewTM product families. The View Series sensors expands Eaton’s photoelectric sensor capabilities with new models designed for a variety of challenging industrial applications. The IntelliView sensors are a family of compact, high-performance specialty photoelectric […]
An Alternative to Vision Systems: A Touch Screen Image Sensor
by Brent Evanger, Banner Engineering, Sr. Application Engineer—Vision Sensors When an inspection application requires more sophisticated data acquisition than that provided by a traditional photoelectric sensor, many application engineers will choose a vision system. Through it, they can obtain image-based data and identify label orientation, part presence and arrangement, and other features. But for some of […]
Navigation Sensor Expands Use of AGVs
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) typically work in climate controlled environments, although you will find rugged versions working out doors. A laser navigation sensor, the LS5 Navigator, promises to expand AGV application. It handles indoor and outdoor environments as well as cold storage, paving the way for AGVs to operate in harbor, loading platform, and similar […]
Baumer Redesigns Series 14 Photoelectric Sensors
Southington, Conn. – Baumer has redesigned its extensive line of Series 14 photoelectric sensors with a number of improvements that facilitate sensor installation, adjustment and operation. The redesigned sensors now feature transparent rear housings and improved electrical connections including metal M8 connectors, molded M12 connectors, and a patented cable channel for restricted space applications. Baumer […]
AutomationDirect™ Expands Photoelectric Sensor Line
AutomationDirect™ has added several models to its 18mm photoelectric sensor line. The NPN and PNP diffuse sensor s offered feature one normally-open and one normally-closed output and have a sensing range up to 600mm. Also added are through-beam emitter and receivers in up to six-meter sensing ranges. The photoelectric sensors are available in axial and […]
