Sensors
Easy-mount level sensors
Cyclonaire released a group of level sensors designed for new and retrofit applications and they have mounting and probe options. » more
Data acquisition modules support wireless, USB, Ethernet, are backward compatible
National Instruments expands NI CompactDAQ Platform with single-slot chassis offering wireless, Ethernet, and USB connectivity and delivering maximum performance and ease of use in simplified,... » more
Wireless sensors, ‘plug-and-sense’ Ethernet gateway for wireless sensors released
Monnit Corp. has added seven low-cost wireless sensors to its line of broad application sensors. » more
Product Exclusive: Faster, more accurate pressure transmitter
Siemens expands pressure transmitter portfolio with Sitrans p500 with response time of 88 ms and reference accuracy of 0.03% for quick, accurate responses to process changes. » more
Uncompensated, unamplified, board-mount pressure sensors
Honeywell TruStability NSC Series sensors (Uncompensated/Unamplified Board Mount Pressure Sensors) offer customers the flexibility of self-calibration, combined with industry-leading stability,... » more
Ground fault sensors, DC current transducers, switches
AutomationDirect acuAMP line of current sensors now includes AC ground fault sensors and DC current transducers and switches. » more
Tiny piezoelectric accelerometer
Meggitt's Endevco model 25A, the smallest Isotron piezoelectric accelerometer is designed for very small structures and other objects. With a total weight of just 0.2 gram, the lightweight design... » more
Photoelectric sensors extend sensing range, ruggedness
Carlo Gavazzi PA18 Series photoelectric sensors in M18 housing have an extended sensing range and ability to withstand extreme temperature and high pressure. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, June 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during June 2011 included robotics, HMI optimization, interactive plant performance, energy efficiency, Ethernet protocols, award-winning products, among... » more
Back to Basics: Non-contact laser measurement
Manufacturers in a range of industries can use non-contact laser encoders to accurately measure the length and speed of products and optimize process control. Tutorial follows with diagram, photos,... » more
High potential energy savings with servo technologies
By connecting servo drives via the DC bus, up to a third of kinetic energy from braking resistors can be saved. If drives can capture energy from motors used for braking applications, up to 80%... » more
Siemens launches 'Measuring Success' tour
Siemens begins a tour to connect customers to automation technologies inside a 53-ft mobile showcase with process instrumentation, process analyzers and process automation products and solutions. » more
Pressure sensor line combines display, measuring transducer, pressure switch
Balluff has released a full line of pressure sensors including a stainless steel version for harsh environments. » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughput
Concept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic controls, 3D vision, and application-specific effectors. » more
Code reader adds resolution, Power over Ethernet, verification
Siemens' MV440 code reading systems has been enhanced with new features like high resolution, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and code marking verification. » more
Light curtains pick to light for error-free shelf control
Wenglor sensoric light curtain uses a pre-mounted reflector foil attached to the back of the sensor´s housing to reduce the efforts for installation and wiring, reduce the initial start-up costs, and... » more
Cover Story - Wireless Applications: Less Cost, More Productivity, Compliance
What does industrial wireless do for you? There’s up to 90% installed cost savings. Look for productivity, security, and regulatory compliance advantages. » more
Ambient light sensors for mobile technology
TAOS released the TSL2x72 series, which reportedly uses ALS technology for mobile technology in a variety of lighting conditions. » more
TAOS released the TSL2x72 series, which reportedly uses ALS technology for mobile technology in a variety of lighting conditions. » more
Easy-mount level sensorsCyclonaire released a group of level sensors designed for new and retrofit applications and they have mounting and probe options. » more
Data acquisition modules support wireless, USB, Ethernet, are backward compatibleNational Instruments expands NI CompactDAQ Platform with single-slot chassis offering wireless, Ethernet, and USB connectivity and delivering maximum performance and ease of use in simplified,... » more
Shaft angle rotary sensor gives 360 degree absolute position feedback
Piher International PST-360 is a rotary sensor designed to be more smaller and compact in a through-hole design. » more
Piher International PST-360 is a rotary sensor designed to be more smaller and compact in a through-hole design. » more
Analysis software allows tuning in the frequency domain
Frequency Analysis Software from Galil Motion Control allows tuning of servo control systems in the frequency domain, often preferred for systems with resonances or when the design engineer is... » more
Frequency Analysis Software from Galil Motion Control allows tuning of servo control systems in the frequency domain, often preferred for systems with resonances or when the design engineer is... » more
Wireless sensors, ‘plug-and-sense’ Ethernet gateway for wireless sensors releasedMonnit Corp. has added seven low-cost wireless sensors to its line of broad application sensors. » more
CMOS-based X-ray camera
Teledyne Dalsa CMOS-based, standard product camera is the first in the industry designed specifically for industrial CT (computed tomography) imaging at 30 fps in full resolution, the company said. » more
Teledyne Dalsa CMOS-based, standard product camera is the first in the industry designed specifically for industrial CT (computed tomography) imaging at 30 fps in full resolution, the company said. » more
Embedded Vision Alliance promotes computer vision
Technology companies form the Embedded Vision Alliance to help engineers add computer vision capabilities to their products, with standards and other information, which could help machine vision... » more
Technology companies form the Embedded Vision Alliance to help engineers add computer vision capabilities to their products, with standards and other information, which could help machine vision... » more
Density meter improves quality for Cartier Del Garda paper mill
Accuracy of Micro Motion density meter removes need for expensive coating additives, enabling significant annual savings. » more
Accuracy of Micro Motion density meter removes need for expensive coating additives, enabling significant annual savings. » more
Product Exclusive: Faster, more accurate pressure transmitterSiemens expands pressure transmitter portfolio with Sitrans p500 with response time of 88 ms and reference accuracy of 0.03% for quick, accurate responses to process changes. » more
Uncompensated, unamplified, board-mount pressure sensors Honeywell TruStability NSC Series sensors (Uncompensated/Unamplified Board Mount Pressure Sensors) offer customers the flexibility of self-calibration, combined with industry-leading stability,... » more
Ground fault sensors, DC current transducers, switchesAutomationDirect acuAMP line of current sensors now includes AC ground fault sensors and DC current transducers and switches. » more
Tiny piezoelectric accelerometer Meggitt's Endevco model 25A, the smallest Isotron piezoelectric accelerometer is designed for very small structures and other objects. With a total weight of just 0.2 gram, the lightweight design... » more
Photoelectric sensors extend sensing range, ruggednessCarlo Gavazzi PA18 Series photoelectric sensors in M18 housing have an extended sensing range and ability to withstand extreme temperature and high pressure. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, June 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during June 2011 included robotics, HMI optimization, interactive plant performance, energy efficiency, Ethernet protocols, award-winning products, among... » more
Back to Basics: Non-contact laser measurementManufacturers in a range of industries can use non-contact laser encoders to accurately measure the length and speed of products and optimize process control. Tutorial follows with diagram, photos,... » more
High potential energy savings with servo technologiesBy connecting servo drives via the DC bus, up to a third of kinetic energy from braking resistors can be saved. If drives can capture energy from motors used for braking applications, up to 80%... » more
Siemens launches 'Measuring Success' tourSiemens begins a tour to connect customers to automation technologies inside a 53-ft mobile showcase with process instrumentation, process analyzers and process automation products and solutions. » more
Pressure sensor line combines display, measuring transducer, pressure switchBalluff has released a full line of pressure sensors including a stainless steel version for harsh environments. » more
Integrator Update: Robotic controls double throughputConcept Systems resolves coffee roaster infeed problems, doubles throughput with new robotic controls, 3D vision, and application-specific effectors. » more
Code reader adds resolution, Power over Ethernet, verificationSiemens' MV440 code reading systems has been enhanced with new features like high resolution, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and code marking verification. » more
Light curtains pick to light for error-free shelf controlWenglor sensoric light curtain uses a pre-mounted reflector foil attached to the back of the sensor´s housing to reduce the efforts for installation and wiring, reduce the initial start-up costs, and... » more
Cover Story - Wireless Applications: Less Cost, More Productivity, ComplianceWhat does industrial wireless do for you? There’s up to 90% installed cost savings. Look for productivity, security, and regulatory compliance advantages. » more
Innovations for safe system operation
Voltage detectors enable enhanced safe recovery in extra applications. STMicroelectronics STM1831 voltage detector has independent connections for the sense input and its own supply voltage. » more
Voltage detectors enable enhanced safe recovery in extra applications. STMicroelectronics STM1831 voltage detector has independent connections for the sense input and its own supply voltage. » more
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