AutomationDirect has added a new series of Contrinex M18 photoelectric sensors to their ever-growing selection of discrete sensors, as well as a new sensor tester used with various sensor types to verify operation in the field. The Contrinex M18 sensors are made in the USA and have a short body for easy installation in even […]
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IO-Link photoelectric sensors with provide increased application flexibility
Carlo Gavazzi has announced an expansion to the PD30 Photoelectric Sensor family with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and special application functions provide users with unparalleled and groundbreaking flexibility for their applications. Carlo Gavazzi is introducing four special […]
Photoelectric sensors operate with or without IO-Link
Carlo Gavazzi announces an expansion to the successful PD30 Photoelectric Sensor family with IO-Link. This new sensor series offers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless configurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and special application functions provide users with high flexibility for their applications. Carlo Gavazzi is introducing four special application functions […]
What is the difference between sensors for low UV, middle UV, and UV-C light?
Unlike visible light, which ranges between 380 nm and 780 nm, ultraviolet (UV) light wavelengths measure between 100 nm to 400 nm. UV is broken into subcategories known as UVA, UVB, or UVC. While UVC rays are the shortest and strongest, naturally occurring UVC rays are mostly absorbed by the atmospheric ozone layer, so they […]
SICK W4F miniature photoelectric sensor
SICK is launching its latest generation of miniature photoelectric sensors, the W4F. A new ASIC platform delivers numerous performance advantages to this product family. For example, these sensors can detect jet black, highly reflective, flat, or transparent objects with the utmost reliability. The W4F can also provide distance information, such as the height of objects […]
Wenglor photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added a new line of laser sensors. Wenglor dark and shiny object detection photoelectric sensors use blue light technology to detect objects other photoelectric sensors cannot see or see objects that get detected multiple times erroneously. They come in either 50x20x50mm or 32x12x16mm body sizes with an M12 or M8 quick-disconnect. These sensors […]
Balluff photoelectric sensors provide condition monitoring data
The new photoelectric sensors with condition monitoring from Balluff deliver capabilities not yet seen before in the market. In addition to providing solid photoelectric sensing, they deliver the condition monitoring and advanced IO-Link features of the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS) portfolio, meant to eliminate downtime by simplifying troubleshooting, changeover, and setup of machines. […]
How do you want to monitor glucose?
Many people with diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose levels. For type 1 diabetes patients, regular monitoring and insulin injections are mandatory. For type 2 patients, glucose monitoring can indicate if lifestyle changes are improving their level. According to data from 2019, approximately 9.3% of the global adult population were living with diabetes in […]
Leuze presents the GSX, the world’s first combined fork sensor
With the new GSX combined fork sensor, Leuze is once again introducing a worldwide innovation. This product combines the advantages of light and ultrasonic sensors. The GSX sensor is exceptionally suitable for labeling machines used in the packaging industry. With the introduction of the GSX, the world’s first combined fork sensor, Leuze is continuing its […]
IDS extends selection of automatically focusable board-level cameras
Thanks to their practical autofocus function, uEye LE AF industrial cameras deliver perfectly focused images even with frequently changing object distances. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH now offers additional camera variants with 2.1 and 3.1 MP Sony sensors which provide more flexibility in terms of application design and camera integration. For the first time, the […]
