
Efficient double sheet detection
The smart inductive 'Full Inox' sensors from Contrinex inspect steel, aluminum and stainless steel sheets (other alloys on request) before they are fed into a forming press.

With the 'U18T' ultrasonic sensors, Wenglor offers a series in the standard M18 design in a stainless steel housing that is suitable for detecting shiny, transparent and dark objects and, according to the supplier, also reliably detects reflective surfaces.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have presented the first electrical safety product that contains components made from biomass-balanced plastics.

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.

Turck is expanding its sensor range to include measuring inductive sensors with IO-Link and analog output for flush and non-flush mounting.

Steute Technologies' Controltec division will be presenting its wireless industrial switching devices in a suitable environment - at the Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications at the VDMA joint stand.

With the 'Safety Key', Hy-Line Technology has developed an input device that enables the development of high-quality surfaces with touch input while offering the safety of a mechanical button.

Leuze is extending the range of the '3C' series distance sensors with the 'ODT3CL1-2M' laser diffuse sensor.

With the 'W10' photoelectric proximity switch, Sick presents a sensor that can be used to solve a wide range of detection tasks in automation technology. The sensor series comprises four variants that differ in their operating distances and mounting options.

Schneider Electric's plant in Hyderabad, India - one of India's most important technology locations - has been recognized as a Sustainability Lighthouse by the Davos World Economic Forum. This is the third award of this kind for Schneider Electric.

Using profile analysis, the 2D profile sensors of the 'OX' series from Baumer can solve positioning and inspection tasks in assembly and handling technology.