Sensors
Portable 4-channel oscilloscopes for harsh environments
Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II are a family of hand-held portable oscilloscopes designed for harsh industrial use and are safety rated for CAT III 1,000 V / CAT IV 600 V environments. The... » more
Webcams as 3D vision systems software updated
Universal Robotics’ Spatial Vision features enhanced accuracy, ease-of-use for turning webcams into 3D vision hardware. » more
Cloud Instrumentation: Data without infrastructure
Will instrumentation and other devices in your plant be communicating via the cloud rather than your own networks? While it may not happen tomorrow, the technology is advancing and may be closer than... » more
Jazz robot puts mobile telepresence on display
CeBIT featured more than the normal fare of conference attendees – Gostai brought its mobile telepresence robot along. » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production line
Georgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
Multiport gigabit-capable rackmount switch for maximum functionality
N-Tron Corporation’s 7026TX multiport gigabit-capable rackmount switch is designed to provide maximum functionality in the small footprint of an open-frame or cabinet rack. » more
Rotary inductive sensor has 360-degree angular measurement for outdoor applications
Turck’s inductive analog sensors provide 360-degree angular measurement by using resistance inductive capacitance measuring technology. » more
Inductive DC proximity sensors
AutomationDirect adds PEW series of stainless steel DC proximity sensors to their line of inductive DC proximity sensors » more
Time-saving accessories join terminal block line
Wago’s modular connectors, vertical jumpers, colored jumpers and component plugs enable users to extend TopJobs functionality. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011
Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Wireless sensor network adds gateway, voltage and RTD node
National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) extended the communication and measurement capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform with two new products. NI 9792 is a programmable WSN... » more
Absolute magnetic encoder, low cost and multi-turn
BTR Controls added a multi-turn magnetic absolute encoder to its line of products, custom layouts for multiple applications. » more
Motion Feedback: Rotary Encoder Selection
Consider accuracy, position or velocity control, speed stability, power loss, and bandwidth, and other attributes when selecting a rotary encoder or encoder technology. » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on Innovation
Cover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Active Contact Flange can simplify complex assembly applications
Touch sensitive automation allows for precise buffing, polishing, surface processing, gentle material handling. Keba's Active Contact Flange combines highly sensitive sensor, positioning and control... » more
Touch screen vision sensors accommodate rapid product changeover
Banner's iVu Plus stores up to 30 inspections, distinguishes up to 10 patterns with new Sort sensor function. » more
Portable Oscilloscopes engineered for harsh environments
Fluke’s ScopeMeter 190 Series is a family of four-channel scopes designed to meet growing need for portable oscilloscopes in harsh environments » more
Challenging color image processing applications
PPT Vision's Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System features a wide array of camera specifications, applications meeting the needs of most applications. » more
Sensor measures particulates in stack gas
Particulate CEM from FilterSense monitors effectiveness of baghouses, ESPs, and other dust collection systems. » more
Capacitive proximity switch has high-resolution analog output
Lion Precision’s CPA100 Capacitive Sensor proves standard measurement ranges from .05 mm to 6 mm. » more
Dalsa shareholders approve acquisition by Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies Inc. and Dalsa Corp. announced Feb. 14 that the Teledyne acquired Dalsa. The companies announced on Feb. 10 that Dalsa received the requisite shareholder approvals to be... » more
GigE cameras innovations, small footprint, high read rate
Basler Vision Technologies scout2 GigE camera family uses the new 2 and 4 megapixel resolution CMOS sensors from CMOSIS, which reach up to 340 and 180 frames per second respectively. The company will... » more
Portable 4-channel oscilloscopes for harsh environmentsFluke ScopeMeter 190 Series II are a family of hand-held portable oscilloscopes designed for harsh industrial use and are safety rated for CAT III 1,000 V / CAT IV 600 V environments. The... » more
Webcams as 3D vision systems software updatedUniversal Robotics’ Spatial Vision features enhanced accuracy, ease-of-use for turning webcams into 3D vision hardware. » more
Cloud Instrumentation: Data without infrastructureWill instrumentation and other devices in your plant be communicating via the cloud rather than your own networks? While it may not happen tomorrow, the technology is advancing and may be closer than... » more
Jazz robot puts mobile telepresence on displayCeBIT featured more than the normal fare of conference attendees – Gostai brought its mobile telepresence robot along. » more
Imaging system controls baking process on production lineGeorgia Tech Research Institute pairs an imaging system with advanced controls in the production of sandwich buns, instantaneous changes during the process can help ensure maximum efficiency, output. » more
Multiport gigabit-capable rackmount switch for maximum functionalityN-Tron Corporation’s 7026TX multiport gigabit-capable rackmount switch is designed to provide maximum functionality in the small footprint of an open-frame or cabinet rack. » more
Rotary inductive sensor has 360-degree angular measurement for outdoor applicationsTurck’s inductive analog sensors provide 360-degree angular measurement by using resistance inductive capacitance measuring technology. » more
Inductive DC proximity sensorsAutomationDirect adds PEW series of stainless steel DC proximity sensors to their line of inductive DC proximity sensors » more
Time-saving accessories join terminal block lineWago’s modular connectors, vertical jumpers, colored jumpers and component plugs enable users to extend TopJobs functionality. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Device profile underway for on-board weighing systems
CAN in Automation intends to develop the CANopen profile for on-board weighing systems with plans to release the first version of the draft standard proposal by the end of 2011. » more
CAN in Automation intends to develop the CANopen profile for on-board weighing systems with plans to release the first version of the draft standard proposal by the end of 2011. » more
Wireless sensor network adds gateway, voltage and RTD nodeNational Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) extended the communication and measurement capabilities of the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform with two new products. NI 9792 is a programmable WSN... » more
Absolute magnetic encoder, low cost and multi-turn BTR Controls added a multi-turn magnetic absolute encoder to its line of products, custom layouts for multiple applications. » more
Motion Feedback: Rotary Encoder SelectionConsider accuracy, position or velocity control, speed stability, power loss, and bandwidth, and other attributes when selecting a rotary encoder or encoder technology. » more
Honorable mentions for 2011 Engineers' Choice Awards
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on InnovationCover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Active Contact Flange can simplify complex assembly applicationsTouch sensitive automation allows for precise buffing, polishing, surface processing, gentle material handling. Keba's Active Contact Flange combines highly sensitive sensor, positioning and control... » more
Touch screen vision sensors accommodate rapid product changeover Banner's iVu Plus stores up to 30 inspections, distinguishes up to 10 patterns with new Sort sensor function. » more
Portable Oscilloscopes engineered for harsh environmentsFluke’s ScopeMeter 190 Series is a family of four-channel scopes designed to meet growing need for portable oscilloscopes in harsh environments » more
Challenging color image processing applicationsPPT Vision's Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System features a wide array of camera specifications, applications meeting the needs of most applications. » more
Sensor measures particulates in stack gasParticulate CEM from FilterSense monitors effectiveness of baghouses, ESPs, and other dust collection systems. » more
Capacitive proximity switch has high-resolution analog outputLion Precision’s CPA100 Capacitive Sensor proves standard measurement ranges from .05 mm to 6 mm. » more
Dalsa shareholders approve acquisition by Teledyne TechnologiesTeledyne Technologies Inc. and Dalsa Corp. announced Feb. 14 that the Teledyne acquired Dalsa. The companies announced on Feb. 10 that Dalsa received the requisite shareholder approvals to be... » more
GigE cameras innovations, small footprint, high read rateBasler Vision Technologies scout2 GigE camera family uses the new 2 and 4 megapixel resolution CMOS sensors from CMOSIS, which reach up to 340 and 180 frames per second respectively. The company will... » more
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