Precision linear motion products supplier, Isotech Inc. (www.isotechinc.com) has integrated non-contact GMR (Giant Magneto Restrictive) sensor technology to its Airpel air cylinder actuators, enabling it to deliver unrivalled accuracy in linear position feedback. The borosilicate glass cylinder of the actuators has been fitted with specially designed stainless steel piston, creating a true air bearing airflow […]
Networking + IoT
Baumer’s inductive sensors passes corrosion tests
Baumer (www.baumer.com) has announced that its inductive outdoor sensors IWRR (distance-measuring sensors) and IFRR (proximity switches) have successfully passed the corrosion tests. Both sensors were found to have satisfactorily complied with the requirements of the maximum corrosiveness category C5-M, making them ideally suited for use in demanding ambient conditions on the coast or at sea. […]
Banner Engineering introduces laser sensor with CMOS imager
Banner Engineering (www.bannerengineering.com) has unveiled a non-contact measurement sensor that is specifically designed to deliver accurate and stable measurements. Utilized in precision displacement and thickness measurements, the L-GAGE LH Series laser sensor has been developed to solve demanding requirements in measurement and quality control inspections on various materials such as metal, wood, ceramic, rubber and […]
Ixthus introduces non-contact torque sensor
Ixthus Instrumentation (www.ixthus.co.uk) has introduced its latest non-contacting torque sensor that features an optional measurement of speed and shaft angle. Offered from the firm’s distribution partner Burster (www.burster.com), the new product is specifically designed to offer precise as well as convenient measurement of static including bi-directional rotating torques that range from 0 to 0.05 Nm […]
Siemens process control system offers new functions
The Industry Automation Division of Siemens (www.usa.siemens.com/process) has equipped its Simatic PCS 7 process control system Version 8 with a host of new features, including an easier engineering workflow and improved data exchange. It also offers more powerful communication, fault-tolerant and redundancy-related functions to its controllers as well as extended functionalities for the software tools. […]
Molex Reveals Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules
Molex, Inc. (www.molex.com) has introduced its new Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules with Fast Start-Up (FSU) and QuickConnect (QC) technologies that provide a solution in connecting industrial controllers to I/O devices within harsh environments where vibrations or liquids are present. Molex said the Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules were effectively tested to start and operate […]
Grundfos’ new fieldbus concept helps improve communication
Grundfos (www.grundfos.com) announced that it has developed a new Communication Interface Unit (CIU) and Communication Interface Module (CIM) which facilitates the connection of Grundfos’ products to standard fieldbus networks. Interoperable and open data bus networks are becoming a significant part of monitoring pump systems. The company said the new products offer better integration of field […]
Cognex DataMan 8000 series integrates Ethernet, RS-232 and USB
Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) has introduced the all-new DataMan 8000 series, which is the wireless version of its DataMan handheld industrial ID scanner. Featuring Cognex Connect capabilities, the new wireless communication base station and module is offered for users with extended range cord free code reading applications. Aside from the traditional support for RS-232 and USB, […]
SICK’s safety laser scanners increases availability for BMW1 series
World-leading carmaker BMW has standardized the use of SICK’s (www.sick.com) S3000 safety laser scanners at all locations worldwide. The S3000 safety laser scanners from SICK that integrates PROFINET IO interface is the preferred choice for protecting risky areas of robot work cells as well as assembly lines in constructing car body. All of BMW’s robot […]
OMRON to Expand Fiber Amplifier Sensor Communication Portfolio
OMRON (www.omron.com) is all set to expand its portfolio with the release of its new open network fiber amplifier sensor communication units as well as a fiber amplifier series. The new E3X-CRT & E3X-ECT open network fiber amplifier sensor communication units can communicate over “EtherCAT”, “CompoNet”, and other high-speed open networks, therefore reducing the amount […]