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IO-Link/J1939 Radar Scanner Provides 3D Movement Data

IO-Link/J1939 Radar Scanner Provides 3D Movement

Turck's MR15-Q80 is a robust radar scanner that records and outputs environmental data in three dimensions. It is the only device with these features that is available with a J1939 interface for mobile equipment in addition to IO-Link. The 60...

2024-04-22
New draw-wire sensors with larger measuring ranges and CANopen interface

New draw-wire sensors with larger measuring ...

Micro-Epsilon: The draw-wire displacement sensors of the wireSENSOR MK88 and K100 series can now detect even larger measuring ranges. They are now also equipped with a CANopen interface. Draw-wire displacement sensors are used especially in the...

2024-02-20
Precise long-range laser sensor for large measurement distances

Precise long-range laser sensor for large ...

Micro-Epsilon: If the installation requires measurements at a large distance, long-range laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used. The new optoNCDT 1760-1000 measures accurately even at distances up to 2 m and, at the same time, quickly at up to...

2024-02-19
New interferometer for high-precision wafer thickness measurement

New interferometer for high-precision wafer ...

Micro-Epsilon: The IMS5420-TH white light interferometer opens up new perspectives in industrial thickness measurement of monocrystalline silicon wafers. Due to its broadband superluminescent diode (SLED), the IMS5420-TH can be used for undoped,...

2024-02-14
Capacitive sensors for high temperature applications up to 800 °C

Capacitive sensors for high temperature ...

Micro-Epsilon: For displacement and distance measurements at ambient temperatures up to +800 °C, Micro-Epsilon now offers the robust, capacitive capaNCDT 6228 sensor system. Its high temperature stability and exceptionally high linearity...

2024-02-06
Robust laser distance sensors for outdoor use

Robust laser distance sensors for outdoor use

Micro-Epsilon: The new optoNCDT ILR1171-125 laser distance sensor is used for distance measurements up to 270 m and particularly impresses in outdoor measurements. Thanks to the time-of-flight principle and a high measuring rate of up to 40 kHz,...

2024-02-05
VISOR® Robotic Yaskawa App: Robot integration made easy

VISOR® Robotic Yaskawa App: Robot integration ..

SensoPart: Set up robotics applications even faster and easier with the VISOR® Robotic Yaskawa app. Today, industrial automation is no longer imaginable without robots. Our vision sensor VISOR® Robotic acts as the “eye” of the...

2023-11-23
2D vision-guided robotics with integrated distance measurement

2D vision-guided robotics with integrated ...

SensoPart: Industrial automation is no longer imaginable today without robots. Our VISOR® Robotic vision sensor acts as the robot's "eye" and is used worldwide in image-guided robotics applications.

2023-11-20
Absolutely Safe X-Axis Position

Absolutely Safe X-Axis Position

Pepperl+Fuchs: Determining a safe absolute position usually requires using highly complex technology. Pepperl+Fuchs offers much simpler solutions for this process, which are based on a combination of the new PUS evaluation unit with the safePXV or...

2023-11-17
nano ultrasonic sensors: now with IO-Link competence

nano ultrasonic sensors: now with IO-Link ...

microsonic GmbH: The nano sensors in the M12 housing are now equipped with a Push-Pull switching output. They have an IO-Link interface in version 1.1 and support Smart Sensor Profile. In addition to the measured distance values, the IO-Link...

2023-10-26
Positioning autonomous transport systems

Positioning autonomous transport systems

Micro-Epsilon: optoNCDT 1220 laser sensors are used to position automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots without collisions. The sensors measure the distance to a code tape, which enables precise positioning of the autonomous...

2023-10-05
Mounting adapter for precise two-sided thickness measurements

Mounting adapter for precise two-sided thickness

Micro-Epsilon: The JMA-Thickness mounting adapters align confocal chromatic sensors as well as interferometers from Micro-Epsilon with absolute precision for two-sided thickness measurements. This makes the results even more accurate and the...

2023-10-03
AXIS-MI Laser Sensors: Miniature Sensors for Precise Optical Distance  Measurement

AXIS-MI Laser Sensors: Miniature Sensors for ...

Eddylab: The new eddylab laser sensors of the AXIS series feature a particularly small design and ensure precise measurement results even on difficult surfaces and in the tightest spaces. The smallest sensor in the AXIS-MI-10/104 laser sensor...

2023-09-29
cube ultrasonic sensors with rotatable sensor head

cube ultrasonic sensors with rotatable ...

microsonic GmbH: easy to integrate into mechanical engineering applications, the new cube ultrasonic sensors from microsonic are characterised by their flexibility and versatility. The rotatable sensor head of the sensors permit their alignment in...

2023-08-16
Baumer presents the flattest inductive sensor ever with 12 mm switching distance

Baumer presents the flattest inductive sensor ..

Baumer: Maximum design freedom for reliable object detection: With new IF250, Baumer presents an extremely flat inductive sensor with yet a large switching distance. Despite the very flat design of only 6 mm, IF250 will detect objects at a...

2023-06-21
Baumer presents the shortest M12 ultrasonic sensor

Baumer presents the shortest M12 ultrasonic ...

Baumer: It is unrivaled fast and ultra-compact: With UR12 being the world's shortest ultrasonic sensor in M12 size, once again sensor expert Baumer sets new standards. Thanks to highly integrated sensor electronics, the length of the round housing...

2023-06-14
Compact confocal controller for industrial series applications

Compact confocal controller for industrial ...

Micro-Epsilon: The compact confocalDT IFD2411 measuring system combines most compact design and highest performance with integrated Industrial Ethernet. It offers maximum application flexibility for industrial measurement tasks - both for distance...

2023-05-31
Next-generation confocal sensors for series integration

Next-generation confocal sensors for series ...

Micro-Epsilon: The compact confocalDT IFD2410 and IFD2415 sensors represent a new generation of confocal sensors. These compact sensor systems have an integrated controller, which significantly simplifies installation. Several measuring ranges and...

2023-05-29
High-performance laser displacement sensor for inline use

High-performance laser displacement sensor ...

Micro-Epsilon: Equipped with the integrated EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET interfaces, the optoNCDT 1900 laser triangulation sensors are now smarter, faster and easier to operate. They combine a high measuring rate with compact size,...

2023-05-23
Compact, precise and robust

Compact, precise and robust

MEGATRON: The EVT series of inductive displacement transducers from MEGATRON measure contactlessly and precisely. With a diameter of only 9.5 mm, the sensors are suitable for a wide range of applications in measurement and test setups.

2023-05-05
Innovative Technology Revolutionizes 3-D Measurement

Innovative Technology Revolutionizes 3-D ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Combination of Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) with MEMS technology enables high-resolution 3-D point clouds. From industrial automation to autonomous vehicles to care robots, mastering the challenges of the future will require...

2023-04-18
High precision sensor technology for the semiconductor industry

High precision sensor technology for the ...

Micro-Epsilon: In the wafer production, precise sensors are used for cross-process monitoring of machine movements in numerous process steps, for sub-micrometer positioning and geometric wafer measurements. Micro-Epsilon has been working with...

2023-04-03
New, confocal controller measures with high light power and speed

New, confocal controller measures with high ...

Micro-Epsilon: Especially for measurements on dark or rough surfaces, Micro-Epsilon has designed two new confocal controllers. The confocalDT 2465 and 2466 multi-peak models offer extremely high light intensity with high measuring rates up to 30...

2023-03-30
Eddy current sensors IC with higher accuracy - eddylab GmbH extends  sensor portfolio

Eddy current sensors IC with higher accuracy ...

Eddylab: Eddy current sensor series IC with linearization and teach function. With the expansion of the eddy current sensor series IC, eddylab offers a user-friendly solution for a variety of special measurement tasks such as non-contact distance,...

2023-03-13
Compact inductive sensor for up to 10 millimeter distance

Compact inductive sensor for up to 10 millimeter

Baumer: Sensor expert Baumer once more raises the bar for compact inductive sensors. Though miniature in size, new sensor IF200 detects distance and metallic objects within a range of up to 10 millimeters. This is unrivalled performance in...

2023-02-10
Certified Ethernet-APL Solutions

Certified Ethernet-APL Solutions

Pepperl+Fuchs is bringing the process industry into the age of digital automation with Ethernet-APL. The Advanced Physical Layer is based on proven fieldbus cabling and therefore makes use of the widely available infrastructure. The result is...

2023-02-08
Hydrogen as a Solution to the Crises

Hydrogen as a Solution to the Crises

Pepperl+Fuchs: Even a year ago, hydrogen was the saving element in the decarbonization of industry and transport. Since then, an energy crisis has emerged alongside the climate crisis, which could give an additional boost to the development of...

2023-02-07
Rugged Positioning for Driverless Transport Systems

Rugged Positioning for Driverless Transport ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Optical positioning offers incredibly accurate, absolute positioning for driverless transport systems. This raises the question of whether optical tracking can withstand the mechanical challenges of logistics. Our system of rugged...

2023-01-20
Position and presence detection of seals using  digital gauges

Position and presence detection of seals ...

Waycon: The correct position of seals in design components is crucial for a perfect fit. Seals often differ in material, colour and surface characteristics. This is a considerable challenge for sensors that measure distance. Added to this are...

2022-11-17
Measuring the workpiece position in grinding machines

Measuring the workpiece position in grinding ...

Micro-Epsilon: Measuring the workpiece position in grinding machines involves the position measurement of the crankshaft with micrometer precision using eddy current-based inductive sensors. These sensors are perfectly suitable for measurements in...

2022-11-09
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