Sensors
Linear inductive position sensor for clamping technology
Balluff's BIP linear inductive position sensor is non-contact and has linear travel of 40mm and resolution of 14 microns. » more
High-flex molded cables, cordsets
Phoenix Contact's M12 cordsets can flex up to 15 million bend-cycles and are designed for situations where cables need torosional and bending strength. » more
Back to Basics: Limit switches for conveyors
Process monitoring and control improves with proper application of limit switches in conveyor applications. See diagram. » more
UV, scope cameras expand machine vision line
PPT Vision's JAI cameras, including an ultra-violet camera for inspections, have been added to its M-series embedded machine vision system line. » more
Cables for fiber-optic sensors
Omega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
Inductive ring sensors: 10 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm diameters
Balluff inductive ring sensors are available in 10, 20 and 25 mm diameter openings and are designed to monitor the infeed of small metal parts like nails and screws. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011
Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial Ethernet
Multiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Wireless IO advantages: More data, less work
New I/O products provide more measurement and control for processes, optimization, and asset condition monitoring with less effort, wirelessly. » more
Counter module: 8 channels, hot-swappable functionality
APAX-5080 from Advantech is a counter module that is capable of simultaneously taking counts from multiple sources using any of its fiver operating modules. » more
Rugged machine vision cameras, improved functionality
The Spyder3 cameras by Teledyne Dalsa received recent updates, allowing them to work in harsher temperatures and improved graphical interfaces. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Machine vision system inspects, reads barcodes
Cognex ISE 4.5, an inspection tool, is designed to have multiple functions, such as being able to read barcodes and provide inspections simultaneously. » more
Torque measurement system with digital telemetry
Honeywell's TMS 9250 uses non-contact digital telemetry technology for improved accuracy in measurement data and performance. » more
Product Exclusive: New Smart encoder eases setup, eliminates part numbers
Autotech Controls Smart-Encoders, from AVG Automation, size 25 (2.5-in. dia.) and size 40 (4-in. dia.), can eliminate dozens of part numbers and speed startup with pushbutton setup and digital... » more
Fast machine vision cameras use GigE communications
Teledyne Dalsa's Genie TS cameras combine CMOS imaging sensor technology, monochrome or color, with a GigE Vision communications for speeds up to 300 frames per second (fps) at distances up to 100 m,... » more
Non-contact inductive linear sensors for harsh environments
Turck QR14 and Q17 linear position sensors have IP67-rated housing to protect against moisture and dust for rough environments. » more
Incremental encoders have compact design, IP65 rating
Sick's DDS36 and DDS50 incremental encoders have compact design and IP65 enclosure rating. The DDS36 has a 36 mm housing and the DDS50 has a 50 mm housing. » more
Wireless sensor networks to grow to $2 billion by 2021
IDTechEx's research indicates that the market for wireless sensor networks will grow from $.45 billion to about $2 billion in the next 10 years. Current and emerging applications include ... » more
Pressure sensor family introduced
Balluff's BPS series of pressure sensors come with IP 67 protection and have 11 pressure range versions for monitoring in process media in factory automation. » more
Industrial-grade panel control models
Bourns Inc.'s new panel control models, the Model 54 and 56, are extensions of the Model 51/53. They include a push-pull and rotary switch and are designed for medical, industrial and avionics... » more
Measuring array sensor with IO-Link output
Banner's A-Gage EZ-Array measuring light curtain is designed for high-speed, precise process monitoring and inspection. » more
Laser spectroscopy for measuring moisture in natural gas
Spectroscopy avoids sensor degradation possible with direct contact analysis methods resulting from contaminants in the product stream. » more
Lab teaches robot to put down objects properly
Cornell University researchers, using a 3D camera, have taught a robot how to put down simple household objects accurately in office and home scenes. » more
Linear inductive position sensor for clamping technologyBalluff's BIP linear inductive position sensor is non-contact and has linear travel of 40mm and resolution of 14 microns. » more
High-flex molded cables, cordsetsPhoenix Contact's M12 cordsets can flex up to 15 million bend-cycles and are designed for situations where cables need torosional and bending strength. » more
Back to Basics: Limit switches for conveyorsProcess monitoring and control improves with proper application of limit switches in conveyor applications. See diagram. » more
UV, scope cameras expand machine vision linePPT Vision's JAI cameras, including an ultra-violet camera for inspections, have been added to its M-series embedded machine vision system line. » more
Cables for fiber-optic sensorsOmega's E32 series of shock and vibration resistant cables for fiber-optic sensors is designed to withstand higher temperatures and is designed for automotive and pharmaceutical industries. » more
Inductive ring sensors: 10 mm, 15 mm, 25 mm diametersBalluff inductive ring sensors are available in 10, 20 and 25 mm diameter openings and are designed to monitor the infeed of small metal parts like nails and screws. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial EthernetMultiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Wireless IO advantages: More data, less workNew I/O products provide more measurement and control for processes, optimization, and asset condition monitoring with less effort, wirelessly. » more
Counter module: 8 channels, hot-swappable functionalityAPAX-5080 from Advantech is a counter module that is capable of simultaneously taking counts from multiple sources using any of its fiver operating modules. » more
Rugged machine vision cameras, improved functionalityThe Spyder3 cameras by Teledyne Dalsa received recent updates, allowing them to work in harsher temperatures and improved graphical interfaces. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Machine vision system inspects, reads barcodesCognex ISE 4.5, an inspection tool, is designed to have multiple functions, such as being able to read barcodes and provide inspections simultaneously. » more
SoftStep microstepping technology
Testra Corporation's SoftStep technology for microstepping allows for quieter and more efficient motion, even at high speeds. » more
Testra Corporation's SoftStep technology for microstepping allows for quieter and more efficient motion, even at high speeds. » more
Torque measurement system with digital telemetryHoneywell's TMS 9250 uses non-contact digital telemetry technology for improved accuracy in measurement data and performance. » more
Product Exclusive: New Smart encoder eases setup, eliminates part numbersAutotech Controls Smart-Encoders, from AVG Automation, size 25 (2.5-in. dia.) and size 40 (4-in. dia.), can eliminate dozens of part numbers and speed startup with pushbutton setup and digital... » more
Fast machine vision cameras use GigE communicationsTeledyne Dalsa's Genie TS cameras combine CMOS imaging sensor technology, monochrome or color, with a GigE Vision communications for speeds up to 300 frames per second (fps) at distances up to 100 m,... » more
Non-contact inductive linear sensors for harsh environmentsTurck QR14 and Q17 linear position sensors have IP67-rated housing to protect against moisture and dust for rough environments. » more
Incremental encoders have compact design, IP65 ratingSick's DDS36 and DDS50 incremental encoders have compact design and IP65 enclosure rating. The DDS36 has a 36 mm housing and the DDS50 has a 50 mm housing. » more
Wireless sensor networks to grow to $2 billion by 2021IDTechEx's research indicates that the market for wireless sensor networks will grow from $.45 billion to about $2 billion in the next 10 years. Current and emerging applications include ... » more
Pressure sensor family introducedBalluff's BPS series of pressure sensors come with IP 67 protection and have 11 pressure range versions for monitoring in process media in factory automation. » more
Industrial-grade panel control modelsBourns Inc.'s new panel control models, the Model 54 and 56, are extensions of the Model 51/53. They include a push-pull and rotary switch and are designed for medical, industrial and avionics... » more
Measuring array sensor with IO-Link outputBanner's A-Gage EZ-Array measuring light curtain is designed for high-speed, precise process monitoring and inspection. » more
Laser spectroscopy for measuring moisture in natural gasSpectroscopy avoids sensor degradation possible with direct contact analysis methods resulting from contaminants in the product stream. » more
Lab teaches robot to put down objects properlyCornell University researchers, using a 3D camera, have taught a robot how to put down simple household objects accurately in office and home scenes. » more
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