Electronic nose sniffs out mint scents
If you want to distinguish plants in nature, you need a lot of experience, an identification book or a good nose: in this respect, technical support could soon be available in the literal sense.
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read more...Intelligent sensor detects leaks
To simplify the search for leaks in compressed air systems, a researcher from Fraunhofer IPA is working with Sick to develop an additional leakage service for an intelligent flow sensor. Self-learning algorithms evaluate the measurement data.
read more...Factor 1 sensor for logistics applications
With the NI40UE-QV40 inductive proximity switch, Turck is adding a cuboid Efficiency Line variant to the uprox family.
read more...Laser distance sensors with IO-Link
The optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensors from Micro-Epsilon can also be integrated into automation systems via IO-Link, enabling seamless communication from the sensor/actuator level to the system control.
read more...Wireless data transmission
Balluff is launching a wireless IO-Link variant on the market: IO-Link Wireless is used wherever classic data transmission was previously not possible or only possible with difficulty.
read more...Pepperl+Fuchs takes over Witt Sensoric
Witt Sensoric becomes part of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group. The acquisition strengthens Pepperl+Fuchs' position in the field of access automation.
read more...Sensors are getting smarter
Smart technologies in the field of sensor technology will be in greater demand in the future. The storage of sensor data in the cloud and the use of digital sensor twins are also among the future trends - according to the results of a recent study.
read more...Strengthening IIoT expertise through acquisition
With effect from January 1, 2022, Sick will increase its minority stake in Mobilisis to 100%. The Croatian IT company will thus be fully integrated into the company.
read more...Optimal use of IO-Link
The Baumer Sensor Suite is a PC software for the development and use of smart sensor solutions. Its intuitive operation and graphical representation of sensor functions make it easier to evaluate, select and parameterize IO-Link devices.
read more...New player for image processing and sensors
Following the acquisition of M.D. Micro Detectors by Datalogic in March 2021, the two companies will operate under the name Datasensing from January 1, 2022.
read more...Sensor systems for extremely harsh environments
In the lead project 'eHarsh', eight Fraunhofer Institutes have developed a technology platform for the construction of sensor systems that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures - for example for monitoring the inside of turbines and deep boreholes for geothermal energy.
read more...Intelligent automation
Jumo has put together its automation portfolio on one wall: Sensors for various measured variables, two automation systems, software for process control and visualization as well as a cloud solution, supplemented by engineering services.
read more...Rotary encoder in 27 mm long housing
Posital has announced new models of the 'Ixarc' encoders with a housing length of just 27 mm. This reduced length combined with a diameter of 36 mm makes the devices particularly suitable for confined spaces.
read more...Reach up to 4000 mm
The PT120520 laser scanner with IO-Link interface from ipf electronic achieves maximum scanning ranges of 4000 mm despite its M12 design.
read more...One piece of hardware is not enough!
Bürkert now wants to increasingly address the process industry with intelligent systems for targeted plant monitoring. The focus here is on solutions that transmit and process status and diagnostic data from IO-Link field devices.
read more...Shock-resistant linear position sensors with IO-Link
Turck has further developed the inductive 'Li-Q25' displacement encoders and equipped them with IO-Link.
read more...Focus on digital transformation and IIoT
Encoder manufacturer Posital launched two start-ups, Credemus and Ubito, in summer 2021. Jörg Paulus, European Managing Director of Posital-Fraba, explains the background.
read more...Paving the way for digitization
'We Create Digital Transformation' was Sick's trade fair motto to present intelligent sensors as pioneers of digitalization as well as digital services and software solutions based on their data.
read more...Select process connections as required
Vega's 'Vegabar' pressure sensors and 'Vegapoint' point level switches were to be the protagonists at this year's SPS, as they made Vega a full-service provider for level and pressure in food and pharmaceutical processes at the beginning of 2020.
read more...Flexibly configurable pressure switch
With the electronic pressure switch series 'DS35x' from BD|Sensors, users can configure the devices to suit their individual requirements thanks to a wide range of setting options.
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