Focus on the 2nd channel
Every intelligent sensor needs a way to transfer process data to a higher-level intelligence system. A single-channel data output - as has been common up to now - no longer does justice to the topic of Industry 4.0.
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Every intelligent sensor needs a way to transfer process data to a higher-level intelligence system. A single-channel data output - as has been common up to now - no longer does justice to the topic of Industry 4.0.

Leuze electronic presented a portfolio of safety relays and safety controllers grown by more than 20 items.

At SPS IPC Drives 2015 in Nuremberg, Beckhoff presented 'Ethercat P', the transmission of data and power via a single cable. The ETG has now also specified the technology.

Leuze electronic cooperates with Microsoft and presents the first jointly developed I4.0-capable sensor solution based on the 'BCL 348i' barcode reader. Dr. Henning Grönzin explains the details.

What new products did the exhibitors present at SPS IPC Drives 2016? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what was on show in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.

What new products are currently available in the fields of logistics and material flow? Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of these as a picture gallery.

LSC 200 is a complete system for tasks in intralogistics and packaging technology, in which the sensors and evaluation unit are optimally matched to each other, according to the manufacturer Leuze.

From May 2016, Patrick Kraemer will take over the role of Vice President Sales Europe at sensor technology provider Leuze Electronic.