Sensors
Sensors: Photoelectric sensor has adjustable field, foreground suppression
Foreground suppression sensors enable detection regardless of target color, reflectivity or background. » more
Foreground suppression sensors enable detection regardless of target color, reflectivity or background. » more
Control Engineering North American edition, April 2010
Click on the cover image to see the table of contents, including the salary survey cover story. » more
Click on the cover image to see the table of contents, including the salary survey cover story. » more
An end-user view on wireless instrumentation
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
What do end users want from wireless, and a wireless standard? Exxon-Mobil's instrumentation team leader weighs in on the ISA100.11a standard. » more
Mechanical Engineering Career Assessment
While three-quarters of those practicing mechanical engineering are positive about their jobs, there's a need for more application-based education. Control Engineering salary survey respondents also... » more
While three-quarters of those practicing mechanical engineering are positive about their jobs, there's a need for more application-based education. Control Engineering salary survey respondents also... » more
Sick OLM fine positioning sensor
The new Sick OLM distance measurement positioning sensor is designed for high-speed, high-precision positioning of overhead cranes, rail and transfer cars, monorails, shuttles, elevators and other... » more
The new Sick OLM distance measurement positioning sensor is designed for high-speed, high-precision positioning of overhead cranes, rail and transfer cars, monorails, shuttles, elevators and other... » more
Proximity sensors for high-temperature applications
For sensing applications in temperatures ranging from -25 to 180 °C (-13 to 355 °F), Baumer has introduced its new IFRH Series of inductive high-temperature sensors. This family of two-part proximity... » more
For sensing applications in temperatures ranging from -25 to 180 °C (-13 to 355 °F), Baumer has introduced its new IFRH Series of inductive high-temperature sensors. This family of two-part proximity... » more
Academy Award winning image scanner
Dalsa Corp., a supplier of industrial imaging systems and components, enjoyed a red carpet moment when its customer, DFT Digital Film Technology, won a scientific and engineering award from the... » more
Dalsa Corp., a supplier of industrial imaging systems and components, enjoyed a red carpet moment when its customer, DFT Digital Film Technology, won a scientific and engineering award from the... » more
Yokogawa DAQ, display station
Yokogawa DXAdvanced R4 is a highly capable and fully integrated data acquisition and display station with network connectivity. It incorporates universal input measurement; color data display modes,... » more
Yokogawa DXAdvanced R4 is a highly capable and fully integrated data acquisition and display station with network connectivity. It incorporates universal input measurement; color data display modes,... » more
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires the proximity sensor business of Siemens
Pepperl+Fuchs, Mannheim, Germany, and the Siemens Division Industry Automation, Nuremberg, have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of the Siemens binary proximity sensors business by... » more
Pepperl+Fuchs, Mannheim, Germany, and the Siemens Division Industry Automation, Nuremberg, have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of the Siemens binary proximity sensors business by... » more
Fixed mount, 1D barcode readers
Cognex Corp. introduces two new 1D barcode readers to its DataMan line of industrial ID readers. DataMan 100 QL and DataMan 200 QL units easily read codes that laser barcode scanners fail to read,... » more
Cognex Corp. introduces two new 1D barcode readers to its DataMan line of industrial ID readers. DataMan 100 QL and DataMan 200 QL units easily read codes that laser barcode scanners fail to read,... » more
Infrared emitter measures trace gases for analysis, control
Cal Sensors announces the launch of PIREPlus, a high-output, high-pulse rate emitter that can be pulsed as a source of blackbody radiation for near-to-far infrared applications at 180Hz with 50%... » more
Cal Sensors announces the launch of PIREPlus, a high-output, high-pulse rate emitter that can be pulsed as a source of blackbody radiation for near-to-far infrared applications at 180Hz with 50%... » more
Single channel, thermocouple to USB converter
New single-channel thermocouple-to-USB interface from Measurement Computing provides simple connectivity for a wide range of thermocouple types. The low-cost unit includes the necessary software for... » more
New single-channel thermocouple-to-USB interface from Measurement Computing provides simple connectivity for a wide range of thermocouple types. The low-cost unit includes the necessary software for... » more
Process analysis: ABB Industrial IT Extended PAT
Industrial IT Extended PAT, the latest generation of ABB's Process Analytical Technology solutions, provides simplified engineering and streamlined integration with enterprise systems. » more
Industrial IT Extended PAT, the latest generation of ABB's Process Analytical Technology solutions, provides simplified engineering and streamlined integration with enterprise systems. » more
Wireless sensor breakthrough: Datacom via contact lens
Swiss startup puts MEMS sensor, ASIC, RF link in a tiny package that gathers and sends real-time data. » more
Swiss startup puts MEMS sensor, ASIC, RF link in a tiny package that gathers and sends real-time data. » more
Flowmeter: Promass 83 from Endress+Hauser
Promass 83 from Endress+Hauser is billed as the first mass flowmeter for EtherNet/IP Networks. It measures flow, density, and viscosity. » more
Promass 83 from Endress+Hauser is billed as the first mass flowmeter for EtherNet/IP Networks. It measures flow, density, and viscosity. » more
Opto 22 adds new RTD temperature sensing I/O module
Opto 22 Snap-AIRTD-10 is a two-channel analog input module used to monitor temperature with RTDs. » more
Opto 22 Snap-AIRTD-10 is a two-channel analog input module used to monitor temperature with RTDs. » more
Cognex DataMan 100 QL, DataMan 200 QL fixed mount, 1D barcode readers
Two new ID barcode readers offer best-in-class 1D barcode reading performance, Cognex Corp. says. » more
Two new ID barcode readers offer best-in-class 1D barcode reading performance, Cognex Corp. says. » more
Futek offers miniature panel mount load cell with easy installation
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. added the LPM200 Panel Mount Load Cell to its miniature sensors line. It also has a USB output option. » more
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. added the LPM200 Panel Mount Load Cell to its miniature sensors line. It also has a USB output option. » more
Application advice: Pressure sensors for water treatment
Life in water treatment applications is tough on sensors. Baumer offers pressure and level sensor designs that can take it. » more
Life in water treatment applications is tough on sensors. Baumer offers pressure and level sensor designs that can take it. » more
Application advice: Steam flowmeter for energy distribution systems
V-Cone flowmeter from McCrometer fits well in crowded steam distribution and cogeneration systems. » more
V-Cone flowmeter from McCrometer fits well in crowded steam distribution and cogeneration systems. » more
Multi-spectrum infrared flame detector for easy installation
New configuration device from General Monitors simplifies installation at refineries, fuel loading facilities, and pipelines. » more
New configuration device from General Monitors simplifies installation at refineries, fuel loading facilities, and pipelines. » more
New ultrasonic flowmeter family for process applications
Clark Solutions sensor family uses spool-section configuration for permanent mounting. » more
Clark Solutions sensor family uses spool-section configuration for permanent mounting. » more
Translate RS-232 to 5 protocols: Exemys RME
Exemys offers a way to transform old sensors to smart devices. » more
Exemys offers a way to transform old sensors to smart devices. » more
Instrument transmitter simplifies plant maintenance and asset management
Honeywell's ST 3000 includes on-board diagnostics that require no configuration for Foundation Fieldbus and HART users. » more
Honeywell's ST 3000 includes on-board diagnostics that require no configuration for Foundation Fieldbus and HART users. » more
High flow rate Coriolis flowmeters
Micro Motion unveils its highest capacity Elite series Coriolis flowmeters. Extends sensor capabilities for higher-volume applications. » more
Micro Motion unveils its highest capacity Elite series Coriolis flowmeters. Extends sensor capabilities for higher-volume applications. » more
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