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Steam is one of the most important and at the same time most expensive forms of energy in chemical industry plants - making it all the more important to optimize the operation of steam networks and avoid losses.
read more...New possibilities for diagnosis
There is now a so-called BLOB profile (Binary Large Objects) for the IO-Link sensor-actuator communication standard, which can be used to transfer significantly larger amounts of data than before via IO-Link.
read more...The tamper-proof temperature sensor TV from ifm has an IO-Link interface and offers a measuring accuracy of ±0.3 K. Its measuring range is between -50 and +150 °C. Thanks to its compact design, the sensor can also be installed in confined spaces.
read more...Annual financial statements 2016
Strong growth in the Medical and Mobility target markets contributed to First Sensor's 9% increase in sales to €150.1 million in the 2016 financial year compared to €137.7 million in the previous year.
read more...The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement has nominated five applications for the AMA Innovation Award 2017. The special 'Young Company' award goes to Jens Karsten Lange's team from SLT Sensor- und Lasertechnik in Wildau.
read more...Sensors and measurement technology
In 2016, the sensor and measurement technology sector generated a 4% increase in turnover, invested more and also increased its export ratio. The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement has announced the latest industry figures.
read more...Endress+Hauser achieved growth in local currencies in the 2016 financial year - consolidated sales in euros, on the other hand, fell by 0.2 %, mainly due to exchange rate effects.
read more...What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends from spring 2017 in a picture gallery.
read more...With the 'IODDfinder', the IO-Link community has created a central manufacturer-independent database for IO device descriptions. This creates a central access point for all available IODDs - useful for manufacturers and users alike.
read more...A firmware update may also be necessary for sensors and actuators in the age of Industry 4.0. The IO-Link community has now specified a standardized update mechanism via IO-Link.
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