On June 12, 2024, the Supervisory Board of NCTE, a provider of non-contact torque sensors, unanimously decided to appoint Sebastian Müller, previously Head of Finance & Controlling, to the company's Management Board.
read more...With the 'IUR-F800-V1D-4A*', Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its RFID portfolio with a UHF reader specifically for use in gate applications in logistics.
read more...The 'CMMT' 3-axis magnetic field/temperature sensor with IO-Link is the third sensor type that Turck has developed specifically for easy-to-use condition monitoring applications - alongside the 'CMVT' vibration/temperature sensor and the 'CMTH' for humidity and temperature measurements.
read more...This year's AMA Innovation Award from the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement (AMA) honors the development team around Stanislav Aksarin. The prize was awarded at Sensor+Test 2024 in Nuremberg.
read more...Whether conveyor belt, industrial robot, hydraulic unit, motor or pump - the failure of individual components can bring the entire system to a standstill. This makes condition monitoring all the more important - for example using a condition monitoring sensor.
read more...Mechanical weed control in the crop row by humans is laborious - and mechanical alternatives have so far been slow. The use of pesticides against weeds is also not a sustainable alternative. Modern agricultural machinery is proving to be helpful.
read more...The confocal chromatic sensor 'IFS2407-1.5' expands Micro-Epsilon's 'confocalDT' sensor portfolio and is used for high-precision displacement and thickness measurement. The sensor has a measuring range of 1.5 mm with a base distance of 17 mm.
read more...The force sensors of the 'KT705' and 'KT805' series from Megatron have been equipped with analog electronics. This means that the force transducers also provide a negative output voltage or indicate when they are actuated in the opposite direction to the intended force.
read more...The e-paper for the special issue
In the age of Industry 4.0, nobody talks about 'stupid sensors' anymore. Rather, it is undisputed that the measured values collected by modern sensors are real treasures. Cleverly evaluated, they help with analysis and are indispensable for machine maintenance.
read more...Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a demonstrator that combines sensor technology, data acquisition and AI-based data evaluation for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
read more...Digitalized processes along the entire value chain require a digital twin. Behind this virtual image of a real object is a wealth of data and algorithms that are used to simulate, control and improve processes.
read more...Until now, it has not been possible to test the quality of plasma coatings inline and non-destructively. Instead, the state of the art is random quality testing using time-consuming laboratory procedures. A new type of sensor changes this.
read more...With the 'IVA0012T', ipf has a connection cable with an integrated switching amplifier in the M12 connector in its range. The solution was specially developed for inductive sensors that can be used in an extended temperature range.
read more...The contactless 'EB360R' from Baumer is a multiturn encoder for mobile machines that works maintenance-free in harsh environments, making it suitable for construction vehicles, work platforms or agricultural machinery, for example.
read more...The 'KMC' pressure transmitters from Gefran have been specially developed for use in mobile hydraulics and are designed with protection class IP69K. Their digital output (CANopen and CAN SAE J1939) enables integration into various control systems.
read more...Digital twins are normally used on factory floors. A digital copy of a machine or an entire production line is created - in Erlangen, digital twins of trees are now available for the first time.
read more...Turck is expanding its sensor range to include measuring inductive sensors with IO-Link and analog output for flush and non-flush mounting.
read more...With 'PQ Cube', ifm electronic is launching a pressure sensor with industrial-grade properties onto the market. Typical applications include the control of vacuum grippers for handling tasks, the monitoring of pneumatic cylinders and general pneumatic applications.
read more...Igus acquired a majority stake in the Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing in March 2024. The sensor cooperation partner has been 'teaching plastic products from Cologne to feel' for five years.
read more...With the magnetic field sensor from Stuttgart-based quantum technology company Q.ANT, the finest electrical currents can be measured more easily and precisely than ever before via their magnetic field. This enables native and intuitive access to biosignals for the first time.
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