Sensors
Temperature sensor is reliable, economical, noncontact
The IR-USB infrared temperature sensor from Omega Engineering provides a reliable and economical method for most noncontact temperature monitoring applications. » more
New generation of processors provide extreme integration, high-performance
New platform of devices combines 1.5 GHz TI DSP and 1.5 GHz ARM cores enabling precision, control and system cost savings for machine vision, test and measurement and tracking, and control... » more
Photoelectric sensor for conveying, flow, jamming detection in food, beverage
Schneider Electric releases new photoelectric sensor for the detection of transparent materials. The sensor is adaptable for bottling applications and enables manufacturers to detect transparent... » more
Growing range of thermocouples, RTDs, and specialized sensor cabling
AutomationDirect’s line of ProSense process measurement devices now includes type J and type K thermocouples, more varieties of RTD sensors, and matching extension wire. Thermocouple probes with... » more
Ethernet data acquisition module for analog sensors
Data Translation uses proprietary ISO-channel technology to protect signals from noise and ground loops. » more
Stainless steel sensors for wash down: photoelectric, inductive
Rockwell Automation's 42CS photoelectric and 871TS inductive sensor families address the most demanding applications in the food and beverage industry. Highly durable, corrosion-resistant sensors... » more
High-energy series of transient voltage suppressors
Littelfuse AK15 Series of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices are rated for up to 15 kA surge current to protect against high-energy transients. » more
WiFi tag technology brings measurements to web pages, media sites, mobile devices
With its Widget Instrument, Cores Electronic is able to bring measurement data from sensors to web pages and media sites for much larger exposure to processing and display. » more
Advanced asynchronously triggered 4-camera embedded vision system
PPT Vision Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System has four independently operating cameras—each running its own inspection/guidance program—for cost savings and simplified setup. » more
Are Coriolis flowmeters a universal technology?
Just a flowmeter? The capabilities of current designs can put them among the most versatile devices in your plant. Coriolis meters can measure mass flow of liquid and gas, density, temperature, and... » more
Compact laser scanner delivers flexible safety solution
Small size, light weight, low power consumption, and innovative features combine to deliver a simple, flexible safety solution. Omron Scientific Technologies OS32C Safety Laser Scanner has a 104.5 mm... » more
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servos
Diverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sorting
More than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used in MAF Roda Agrobotic systems can help reduce waste. Images are processed using the Matrox Imaging... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe filling
Pharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Technology Update: Machine vision can ensure reliable, repeatable bar code inspection
When applied for bar code reading (BCR), a vision system can ensure each product on a packaging line contains the proper bar code—which in turn contains the proper product identification and... » more
AS-i sensor network gets a junction brick for hazardous locations
Turck JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface industrial sensor network gains FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. JBBS junction bricks are said to simplify... » more
Temperature sensor is reliable, economical, noncontactThe IR-USB infrared temperature sensor from Omega Engineering provides a reliable and economical method for most noncontact temperature monitoring applications. » more
New generation of processors provide extreme integration, high-performanceNew platform of devices combines 1.5 GHz TI DSP and 1.5 GHz ARM cores enabling precision, control and system cost savings for machine vision, test and measurement and tracking, and control... » more
Photoelectric sensor for conveying, flow, jamming detection in food, beverageSchneider Electric releases new photoelectric sensor for the detection of transparent materials. The sensor is adaptable for bottling applications and enables manufacturers to detect transparent... » more
Growing range of thermocouples, RTDs, and specialized sensor cablingAutomationDirect’s line of ProSense process measurement devices now includes type J and type K thermocouples, more varieties of RTD sensors, and matching extension wire. Thermocouple probes with... » more
Ethernet data acquisition module for analog sensorsData Translation uses proprietary ISO-channel technology to protect signals from noise and ground loops. » more
Stainless steel sensors for wash down: photoelectric, inductiveRockwell Automation's 42CS photoelectric and 871TS inductive sensor families address the most demanding applications in the food and beverage industry. Highly durable, corrosion-resistant sensors... » more
High-energy series of transient voltage suppressorsLittelfuse AK15 Series of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices are rated for up to 15 kA surge current to protect against high-energy transients. » more
WiFi tag technology brings measurements to web pages, media sites, mobile devicesWith its Widget Instrument, Cores Electronic is able to bring measurement data from sensors to web pages and media sites for much larger exposure to processing and display. » more
Advanced asynchronously triggered 4-camera embedded vision systemPPT Vision Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System has four independently operating cameras—each running its own inspection/guidance program—for cost savings and simplified setup. » more
Are Coriolis flowmeters a universal technology?Just a flowmeter? The capabilities of current designs can put them among the most versatile devices in your plant. Coriolis meters can measure mass flow of liquid and gas, density, temperature, and... » more
Compact laser scanner delivers flexible safety solutionSmall size, light weight, low power consumption, and innovative features combine to deliver a simple, flexible safety solution. Omron Scientific Technologies OS32C Safety Laser Scanner has a 104.5 mm... » more
Inside Machines: Pinpoint Inspection Precision via Machine Vision
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
An electronics components manufacturer uses machine vision to achieve 100% inspection of interconnect pins, improving quality control and eliminating costly product returns. » more
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servosDiverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Application Update: Machine vision saves fruit, by better sizing and sortingMore than 30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded before the grocery store; machine vision used in MAF Roda Agrobotic systems can help reduce waste. Images are processed using the Matrox Imaging... » more
Inside Machines: Vision-guided robots automate vial, syringe fillingPharmaceutical filling equipment adapts to drug container shapes and sizes so short runs can be processed with minimal downtime. Automated Systems of Tacoma Inc. (AST) has developed a new... » more
Technology Update: Machine vision can ensure reliable, repeatable bar code inspectionWhen applied for bar code reading (BCR), a vision system can ensure each product on a packaging line contains the proper bar code—which in turn contains the proper product identification and... » more
AS-i sensor network gets a junction brick for hazardous locationsTurck JBBS junction bricks for AS-interface industrial sensor network gains FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. JBBS junction bricks are said to simplify... » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
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