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Vision Sensor Reads Linear and Data Matrix Codes

May 19, 2011 By Randy Frank

With its Sharpshooter ID vision sensor, Balluff now has an ID version designed to read a large range of linear bar codes and 2D Data Matrix codes, as well as optical character verification (OCV). The vision sensor can read more than 10 types of linear bar codes, including PDF417 and 2D Data Matrix codes. The […]

Filed Under: Featured, Photoelectric Tagged With: Data Matrix Codes, Linear Codes, photoelectric sensor, vision sensor

Baumer Introduces Complete Line of Capacitive Sensors

April 29, 2009 By Editor

Southington, Conn. — Baumer has introduced a complete line of Capacitive Sensors capable of penetrating through packaging materials such as plastics, glass, cardboard, foam, and other substrates. These sensors are available in a range of housing sizes and designs, and offer extended sensing distances to facilitate installation. Installed outside of container walls, Baumer Capacitive Sensors […]

Filed Under: Liquid Level Tagged With: 3d image sensor, Line Array Sensor, position sensor, proximity sensors, sensor technologies, ultrasonic sensors, vision sensor, wireless sensors

Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader

April 29, 2009 By R. Nelson Parrish

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 […]

Filed Under: Vision systems Tagged With: Line Array Sensor, pmd sensor, pressure sensors, proximity sensors, sensor accuracy, sensor technologies, vision sensor

An Alternative to Vision Systems: A Touch Screen Image Sensor

March 12, 2009 By Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric, Vision systems Tagged With: image based data, touch screen image sensor, vision sensor

IP 69K-rated Sensors for Harsh Washdown Environments

February 16, 2009 By R. Nelson Parrish

VeriSens smart vision sensors are equipped with IP 69K-rated stainless steel housings, shatterproof glass, special connectors and seals that protect the devices from damage in high temperature/high pressure washdown environments.  The sensors are suitable for discrete automation applications in a range of industries, including food/beverage, pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic processing. Using contour-based algorithms, VeriSens smart […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Smart Sensor, VeriSens, vision sensor

NVision Launches the MAXOS XR

January 9, 2009 By sensortipsadmin

NVision announces the launch of the MAXOS XR (Extended Range), which expands the measurement capabilities for multiple vane applications. The XR augments the MAXOS multi-axis optical CMM product line, already the industry standard for non-contact measurement of turbine blades due to its speed, accuracy and ability to scan polished or machined surfaces without any coating. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: maxos xr, nvision, vision sensor

Cognex expands capabilities of checker Vision Sensors

December 17, 2008 By sensortipsadmin

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 […]

Filed Under: Smart cameras, Vision software, Vision systems Tagged With: checker 252, cognex, vision sensor

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