Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 categories, the judging panel awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognitions, as well as Honorable Mentions for certain submissions. The awards program is supported by three leading publications […]
Omron releases E3AS Series TOF Photoelectric Sensors
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 […]
Omron to release new E2E NEXT proximity sensors
Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has added more than 2,500 new models to its E2E NEXT line of proximity sensors. Highlights of the new models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities for improved predictive maintenance. Contact avoidance is essential for maximizing uptime. 70% of unexpected […]
USB and PCB multifunction environment sensors for IoT now available at Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics has expanded its sensor offering for the IoT device market with USB and PCB type environment sensors from Omron. These comprehensive sensors integrate various sensing capabilities into a single IoT unit. Featuring wireless communication functionality in an ultra-small footprint, Omron’s environment sensor is a multifunction component capable of tracking eight different environmental factors: […]
Finalists announced for Switches & Sensors category in LEAP Awards
Three finalists have been announced for the inaugural Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards’ Switches & Sensors Category. These finalists have created and incredible mix of new technology advances. The task of judging this highly competitive category went to a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Switches & Sensors category were these […]
Omron electronic components to feature New D7S vibration sensor
Omron Electronic Components is pleased to announce the new D7S Vibration Sensor at the 2016 Sensors Expo & Conference in San Jose, CA, June 22-23, 2016. The D7S is the world’s smallest class size seismic sensor, and can be embedded into essentially any device. “The D7S is very tiny and can be put into anything, […]
Fiber optic displacement sensor has measurement accuracy in the micron range
OMRON Corporation, Kyoto City, will introduce on April 1 the new confocal fiber displacement sensor ZW-7000 Series. Incorporating the new white light confocal principle(*2) of measurement, the ZW-7000 Series is a non-contact-type displacement sensor that can continuously measure the height of objects with various materials and shapes with an accuracy of microns while moving the […]
Fiber-Optic Sensor Amplifier Boasts Several Features
With one of nearly 500 E32-series sensing heads as its partner, Omron Automation and Safety’s E3X-HD fiber-optic sensor amplifier can address many space-confined sensing applications. The amplifier allows ultra-stable presence/absence and inspection. Its one-button smart tuning simplifies sensor threshold and light intensity adjustments. Other capabilities include the amplifier’s ability to automatically compensate for LED-aged deterioration, […]
Smile – Your Face is Being Recognized
At Sensors Expo 2014, David Schroll, Manager of Sensor Product Marketing at Omron discusses the company’s OKAO Vision facial recognition technology. Among its capabilities are detecting faces, smile rating and gaze activation. To watch the video, click here. For more information about Omron OKAO facial recognition technology, click here.
Omron Launches Next Generation M18 Cylindrical Photo Sensors
Omron Automation and Safety has developed a new generation of M18 cylindrical photoelectric sensors that combine simple selection and installation with reliability, versatility, rugged construction and value for money. The E3FA plastic body and E3FB metal body sensors are suitable for applications in all industries from food and beverage production to material handling and logistics. […]
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