Sick will bid farewell to Dr. Robert Bauer as Chairman of the Management Board on September 30, 2021. His move to the top of the Sick Supervisory Board is planned for May 2022 to take over from Klaus M. Bukenberger.
read more...The e-paper for the special issue
From 5G to AI: The new e-paper presents smart solutions that manufacturers have to offer in the field of sensor technology and image processing. Take a look at the latest special issue and find out all the trends at first hand.
read more...In networked manufacturing systems, processes and distributed systems should be able to exchange their data reliably and without delay in order to protect systems. A research project is investigating how 5G sensor technology can help with collision control in machine tools.
read more...Electronic sensors can benefit many applications in industry, for example in automotive engineering. However, they must be protected against attacks and falsification. This is where the 'sensIC' joint project comes in.
read more...TWK has a safety encoder for explosion protection in accordance with ATEX, Zone 1/21. The new generation of encoders with Profinet interface (also with Profisafe profile) is also suitable for Zone 1 (gas) and 21 (dust).
read more...The capaNCDT 61x4 capacitive measuring system from Micro-Epsilon is used for industrial measurement of displacement, distance and position. Unlike conventional capacitive sensors, the preamplifier of the active 'capaNCDT' sensors is integrated in the sensor.
read more...Safe 3D systems are used to monitor hazardous areas - even in harsh environments such as sparks, dirt and dust, for which optical sensors have not yet provided a reliable solution. A radar system is now set to change this.
read more...Endress+Hauser reports a decline in turnover of -2.8% to 2.577 billion euros for 2020. The result was heavily influenced by exchange rate fluctuations. The new financial year got off to a good start: incoming orders exceeded the company's own expectations.
read more...At the digital Sensor+Test 2021, more than 2500 visitors from Germany and abroad came together over three days of the trade fair for an innovation dialog and the first SMSI Sensor and Measurement Science International Conference.
read more...The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement has awarded the AMA Innovation Award 2021 to two teams. Due to the pandemic, the winners were announced digitally on May 3, 2021 at the opening event of Sensor and Measurement Science International (SMSI 2021).
read more...Data on the production process is the 'lifeblood' of intelligent factories. But what if it cannot be collected via real sensors? Virtual sensors combined with AI offer a solution.
read more...With the Portable Monitoring System, Balluff offers a cloud-based complete package for condition monitoring of systems and machines - consisting of a condition monitoring sensor, mobile gateway and intuitive visualization software.
read more...Which products made it into the top 3 in the 'Sensors & measurement technology' category and were able to impress our readers? Here is an overview of the winners.
read more...Despite challenging economic conditions, the Sick Group achieved solid results in 2020. The sensor company recorded a slight decline in sales of 2.9% to 1.7 billion euros (2019: 1.75 billion euros).
read more...Vega has developed the flush-mounted Vegapoint 24 point level switch especially for use with highly sticky, viscous or abrasive media. Even with the strongest build-up, it reliably detects the coverage status and indicates it with a colored illuminated ring.
read more...Omron Electronic Components Europe has appointed Tomonori Morimura as its new Chief Operating Officer with full responsibility for the business in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia.
read more...The dual and triple redundant LMR70 absolute linear encoders from TR are now also available in a version certified for maritime applications.
read more...Turck duotec is a strategic partner in the deeptech start-up SmartNanotubes Technologies. The two companies are developing and industrializing a digital nose that enables devices and machines to smell.
read more...Schaeffler is further expanding the 'Optime' IoT solution introduced in 2020. This means that automated condition monitoring via smartphone app is now also available for applications with special requirements.
read more...TE Connectivity is developing the 830M1 triaxial broadband accelerometer in response to the increasing demand for solutions for monitoring the condition of critical machine states using sensors.
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