Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched the next generation of state-of-the-art miniature photoelectric sensors with exceptional features. Housed in a world standard style, these sensors are well-prepared for global applications. The new PD30 Series sensors feature simple to use, precise push button programming, eliminating the trial and error setup required with potentiometer based […]
Vision systems
Mini Photoelectric Sensors
Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched a new series of compact, versatile photoelectric sensors, offering exceptional features and outstanding value. The new CGPS Series sensors feature a universal housing style which can be installed via the threaded M18 barrel, or secured with screws to a bracket via the mounting holes on the flat […]
Practical Photovoltaic Systems are No Longer Light Years Away
by John R. Gyorki, Editorial Director Although several theoretical and experimental techniques of converting sunlight into electric energy exist, only two, photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP), have survived for practical applications. Photovoltaic energy systems convert solar light energy directly into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells, which exhibit the photoelectric […]
Banner iVu seriesTG Image Sensors
Minneapolis, MN—Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the iVu seriesTG Image Sensor, combining the simplicity of a photoelectric sensor and the intelligence of a vision sensor to deliver powerful and affordable inspection capabilities. The iVu is the first product of its kind, featuring a touch screen with an intuitive interface and easily configurable inspection parameters. This allows […]
Cognex expands capabilities of checker Vision Sensors
Cognex® Corporation ) has expanded its Checker vision sensor product line with the Checker 252 model. The 252 includes all inspection capabilities of the award-winning Checker vision sensor family, plus additional software sensors that verify height, width, and diameter and deliver reliable pass/fail results on high-speed production lines. Key to the simplicity of the Checker […]
Balluff GlobalEye Photoelectric Sensors
Florence, KY — Balluff is introducing a new series of basic photoelectric sensors that will simplify the entire process of specifying photoelectric sensors. Balluff’s GlobalEye™ series includes three different form factors: 18 mm threaded combination, small block, and standard 18 mm tube, each of which is available in background suppression, diffuse, retroreflective, and thru-beam models. […]