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Photoelectric

Leuze presents the GSX, the world’s first combined fork sensor

October 7, 2020 By Redding Traiger

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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 […]

Filed Under: Ambient Light, Image sensing, Industry Standards/Specifications, Lighting, Packaging, Photoelectric, Sensors, Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic Level Sensor Tagged With: leuze

IDS extends selection of automatically focusable board-level cameras

July 22, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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 […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric, Smart cameras Tagged With: ids imaging development systems

Carlo Gavazzi laser time of flight photoelectric sensors with IO-Link

April 2, 2020 By Mike Santora

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CARLO GAVAZZI has announced the launch of its new Photoelectric Laser Sensors with Integrated IO-Link Communications. The LD30 Series are laser sensors featuring great background suppression based on the Time of Flight (ToF) sensing principle. These series of photoelectric sensors have a sensing range of up to 1,000mm for either dark or white objects. The […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: carlogavazzi

Wenglor 50 x 50mm rectangular photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect

February 4, 2020 By Mike Santora

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Wenglor rectangular 50 x 50 x 20mm photoelectric sensors from AutomationDirect include diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, retroreflective for transparent objects, and through-beam models. The popular size of these Wenglor sensors makes them suitable as drop-in replacements for other higher-cost rectangular photoelectric sensor brands. Sensing ranges vary from 1200mm for background suppression sensors to 20m […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Balluff Wafer Mapping sensor for extremely thin end effectors

January 21, 2020 By Mike Santora

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Balluff’s new wafer mapping sensor, BOH00EZ, uses a precise photoelectric sensor for quick and reliable detection of semiconductor wafers and slotting errors in FOUPS – front opening unified pods. Especially designed for use with extremely thin end effectors, it features a controlled and focused light spot, allowing it to detect wafers even just a few μm […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: balluff

How can you get sensors online quickly and securely?

December 19, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019, Bob Martin, a senior staff engineer for Microchip Technology describes how a security encryption element on two demo boards can securely connect sensors to the Internet for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. The AVR-IoT and the PIC-IoT development boards provide instant connectivity through bus connectors to the MikroElektronika Wi-Fi PLUS click. […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Photoelectric, Temperature Tagged With: Microchip Technology, MikroElektronika

What’s Programmable in Reflective Optical Sensors?

December 16, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019, Sergey Komarov, a field application engineer for Sensors and Specialist Components at TT Electronics discusses the capabilities of his company’s OPB9000, a programmable surface mount device (SMD) reflective optical sensor. The sensor does not require additional peripheral circuitry such as op-amps, data converters or comparators, since all analog signal conditioning is […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Photoelectric Tagged With: TT electronics

Omron releases E3AS Series TOF Photoelectric Sensors

November 4, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Omron Automation Americas has launched its new E3AS Series Reflective-Type Photoelectric Sensors that combine accurate detection for diverse targets, exceptional sensing distance, environmental robustness, and compact size. These sensors are designed to help manufacturers manage varied and flexible production needs more effectively. Manufacturers are producing a broader range of products with shorter life cycles, making […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: Omron

Heilind Electronics now stocking Molexi inductive and photoelectric sensors

October 22, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio of Molex industrial automation solutions to include Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors. Molex Contrinex inductive sensors provide non-contact detection of metallic targets at distances up to 40 mm. Vacuum-encapsulated electronics and metal housings protect against shock, vibration, dust, dirt and moisture, making inductive sensors ideal for highly demanding conditions. […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric, Vision systems Tagged With: heilindelectronics, molex

Photoelectric sensors for more distance applications

October 21, 2019 By Mike Santora

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4mm (smooth) and 5mm (M5 threaded) round photoelectric sensors are now available from AutomationDirect in a wider range of sensing distances in both diffuse and through-beam sensing configurations. These DC-powered metal sensors provide high accuracy in minimal mounting space and are ideal for use in a variety of short or long-distance sensing applications. Diffuse photoelectric […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: AutomationDirect

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