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Technologies inside: Vision integration speeds production, cuts waste for plastics manufacturer
Teledyne Dalsa’s Geva vision system, Genie camera, and Sherlock machine vision software improve quality control. » more
Design assistant for smart camera line
Matrox Design Assistant 3.0 is designed for the Matrox Iris GT smart camera line, which allows user to design their application's flowchart and HMI. » more
Application for signal conditioners
Jumpflex-ToGo by Wago is a signal conditioner that can configure input/output parameters and is compatible with nine devices including thermocouple and RTD devices. » more
Electronic motor manager
The Contactron Electronic Motor Manager (EMM) by Phoenix Contact converts the motor into a sensor and allowes the user to set parameters for dangerous operational conditions » more
Vision system for multi-camera applications
The GEVA-300 by Teledyne Dalsa is a vision system for multi-camera applications that use an expandable platform for a multitude of industrial inspection tasks and it is compatible with the company's... » more
Multifunction safety light curtains integrate signaling, alignment aid
Schmersal’s SLC440 Series Safety Light Curtains and Safety Light Grids incorporate a full range of functions, highly visible signaling, and an alignment aid in a rugged housing. » more
Modular multiplexor for gauging applications
The MSE 1000 by Heidenhain uses multi-channel electronics for metrology applications. It can combine up to 250 sensors for a variety of measurement needs. » more
Line scan cameras use CMOS technology, Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link interface
Basler's 2k racer line scan cameras have started production. They are available with an Ethernet or Camera Link interface and have CMOS technology. The reach line rates of up to 48 kHz via Gigabit... » more
Touch sensitive sensors
The KT Series sensors by ifm are designed to be used in the automation industry as machine start/stop buttons. They are IP69K rated. » more
Compact RFID readers have standard interface
Simatic RF200 is a compact RFID system that consists of cost-effective HF-readers, especially designed for intra logistics and small assembly lines, with an IO-Link interface. » more
Power quality and energy analyzer
The Fluke 437 Series II 400 Hz Power Quality and Energy Analyzer is designed specifically for technicians in avionics and defense, like submarine, aircraft, military ship, and other transport... » more
Full-frame CCD image sensor
The FTF9168 CCD Image Sensors by Teledyne Dalsa are designed for applications like document scanning and aerial photogrammetry, which require high resolution. » more
Barcode readers read damaged 2D codes
Cognex's DataMan 100 and 200 barcode readers now have 2DMax+ code reading technology that can read damaged or poorly marked 2-D matrix codes. » more
AC current displays, low cost, visual current indicators
The CurrentMark Series by CR Magnetics are designed to provide indications and measurement of electrical current flow and come in three models with different types of visual indicators. » more
Current sensing switch for motor monitoring
The ASXP Current Sensing Switch from NK Technologies is designed to solve maintenance requirements for single- and three-phase motors » more
CMOS industrial line scan camera
The Piranha4 8k CMOS camera is designed for automatic optical inspection and is uses bilinear line scan technology. » more
Area scan camera series available in color
The Falcon2 camera series by Teledyne Dalsa enable color inspection as well fast frame rates up to 168 frames per second. They also come with embedded image processing and pixel responsivity... » more
Ultrasonic sensors
The UK1 sensors by AutomationDirect now include 18 mm round plastic DC models. The UK1 sensors are also IP67-rated and offer six output types and four sensing ranges. » more
Self-contained wireless photoelectric sensor
Banner Engineering SureCross Q45 is the world’s first self-contained, wireless standard photoelectric sensor designed for control and monitoring applications, the company said. » more
Thermal imaging cameras find wasted energy
The OSXL-E thermal imaging camera series by Omega is designed for discovering missing insulation, faulty HVAC systems, and other issues that waste energy. » more
Leaders Under 40: Deadline extended to Aug. 15
Nominate today! Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2012 monthly issue and online; the Leaders Under 40 program identifies and recognizes young... » more
Technologies inside: Vision integration speeds production, cuts waste for plastics manufacturerTeledyne Dalsa’s Geva vision system, Genie camera, and Sherlock machine vision software improve quality control. » more
Design assistant for smart camera lineMatrox Design Assistant 3.0 is designed for the Matrox Iris GT smart camera line, which allows user to design their application's flowchart and HMI. » more
Application for signal conditionersJumpflex-ToGo by Wago is a signal conditioner that can configure input/output parameters and is compatible with nine devices including thermocouple and RTD devices. » more
Electronic motor managerThe Contactron Electronic Motor Manager (EMM) by Phoenix Contact converts the motor into a sensor and allowes the user to set parameters for dangerous operational conditions » more
Vision system for multi-camera applicationsThe GEVA-300 by Teledyne Dalsa is a vision system for multi-camera applications that use an expandable platform for a multitude of industrial inspection tasks and it is compatible with the company's... » more
Multifunction safety light curtains integrate signaling, alignment aidSchmersal’s SLC440 Series Safety Light Curtains and Safety Light Grids incorporate a full range of functions, highly visible signaling, and an alignment aid in a rugged housing. » more
Modular multiplexor for gauging applicationsThe MSE 1000 by Heidenhain uses multi-channel electronics for metrology applications. It can combine up to 250 sensors for a variety of measurement needs. » more
Line scan cameras use CMOS technology, Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link interfaceBasler's 2k racer line scan cameras have started production. They are available with an Ethernet or Camera Link interface and have CMOS technology. The reach line rates of up to 48 kHz via Gigabit... » more
Touch sensitive sensorsThe KT Series sensors by ifm are designed to be used in the automation industry as machine start/stop buttons. They are IP69K rated. » more
Compact RFID readers have standard interfaceSimatic RF200 is a compact RFID system that consists of cost-effective HF-readers, especially designed for intra logistics and small assembly lines, with an IO-Link interface. » more
Power quality and energy analyzerThe Fluke 437 Series II 400 Hz Power Quality and Energy Analyzer is designed specifically for technicians in avionics and defense, like submarine, aircraft, military ship, and other transport... » more
Full-frame CCD image sensorThe FTF9168 CCD Image Sensors by Teledyne Dalsa are designed for applications like document scanning and aerial photogrammetry, which require high resolution. » more
Barcode readers read damaged 2D codesCognex's DataMan 100 and 200 barcode readers now have 2DMax+ code reading technology that can read damaged or poorly marked 2-D matrix codes. » more
AC current displays, low cost, visual current indicatorsThe CurrentMark Series by CR Magnetics are designed to provide indications and measurement of electrical current flow and come in three models with different types of visual indicators. » more
Current sensing switch for motor monitoringThe ASXP Current Sensing Switch from NK Technologies is designed to solve maintenance requirements for single- and three-phase motors » more
CMOS industrial line scan cameraThe Piranha4 8k CMOS camera is designed for automatic optical inspection and is uses bilinear line scan technology. » more
Area scan camera series available in colorThe Falcon2 camera series by Teledyne Dalsa enable color inspection as well fast frame rates up to 168 frames per second. They also come with embedded image processing and pixel responsivity... » more
Ultrasonic sensorsThe UK1 sensors by AutomationDirect now include 18 mm round plastic DC models. The UK1 sensors are also IP67-rated and offer six output types and four sensing ranges. » more
Self-contained wireless photoelectric sensorBanner Engineering SureCross Q45 is the world’s first self-contained, wireless standard photoelectric sensor designed for control and monitoring applications, the company said. » more
Flexible automation system
Automation engineering Inc. is shipping the next generation modular design of its flagship CMAT (Camera Module Align, Assembly, and Test) camera module active alignment platform. » more
Automation engineering Inc. is shipping the next generation modular design of its flagship CMAT (Camera Module Align, Assembly, and Test) camera module active alignment platform. » more
MEMS sensor: Tiny 3-axis gyroscope
STMicroelectronics offers tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivering power, speed, and design-in advantages. Ultra-compact sensor enhances user experiences, leveraging ST MEMS heritage for current and future... » more
STMicroelectronics offers tiny 3-axis gyroscope delivering power, speed, and design-in advantages. Ultra-compact sensor enhances user experiences, leveraging ST MEMS heritage for current and future... » more
Thermal imaging cameras find wasted energyThe OSXL-E thermal imaging camera series by Omega is designed for discovering missing insulation, faulty HVAC systems, and other issues that waste energy. » more
Leaders Under 40: Deadline extended to Aug. 15Nominate today! Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2012 monthly issue and online; the Leaders Under 40 program identifies and recognizes young... » more
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