Sherborne Sensors has announced the North American launch of the Series T435, a single axis, high-precision, closed-loop gravity referenced servo inclinometer family, designed for down-hole logging applications, or for use in areas where space is at a premium. With a form factor measuring only 1.6 in. (40.6mm) high and less than 1.46 in. (37mm) in diameter, sensors can be stacked […]
Networking + IoT
HARTING LC Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Elgin, IL – HARTING LC fiber optic cable assemblies are rated for outdoor use. The cable assembly solutions for LC fiber optic multimode applications come pre-assembled with HARTING’s outdoor rated PushPull LC connector to create a complete, pre-tested, ready-to-install LC fiber optic solution. HARTING’s LC fiber optic cable assemblies achieve exceptionally low loss over long […]
High Performance Cat 5e Cable
Valencia, CA – Cicoil announces the introduction of Cat 5e cable featuring a highly flexible flat profile and an exclusive, extruded silicone encapsulation. While meeting or exceeding all electrical and signal requirements for the Cat 5e standard, Cicoil’s version excels with physical and environmental attributes. Temperature rating is a broad -65°C to +260°C range and […]
USB-Controlled I/O Module for PC-Based Automation
Westfield, IN – Dajac Inc. announces its newest PC-based automation control module the Expert I/O 1000. The new input/output control module is uniquely suited for numerous automation needs. The Expert I/O 1000 has a simple USB connection to a computer and allows automation of testing, processing, industrial machinery, distribution machinery, homes, hobbies and more. Ideal […]
Animatics Corp. Publishes New Motion Systems Catalog
Animatics Corporation has published a new 145 page catalog on their expanded line of Motion Systems Products and Peripherals. This comprehensive catalog includes eight product segments fully detailing SmartMotor™ specifications, FieldBus Protocols, Brake Options, Connectivity, Peripherals, Power Supplies, Gear Heads, and Software. Included is an expanded, dynamic fold out selection chart comparing all the different […]
Optical Displacement Sensors from SICK
Minneapolis, MN – SICK introduces the OD Value family of Optical Displacement Sensors, the latest addition to the company’s existing line of high-accuracy measurement solutions. Similar to SICK’s other optical displacement sensors, the OD Value provides high-accuracy performance at a competitive price with a variety of interface capabilities for high-accuracy quality-control applications in the automotive, […]
Motion Tracking Module from PNI
Santa Rosa, CA – PNI Sensor Corporation’s new SpacePoint FUSION is a developmental module that enables the creation of controllers with 360-degree pointing accuracy, full-range-of-motion tracking and low latency. Unlike other motion processing solutions, SpacePoint technology is unique in that it incorporates a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer for constant, absolute orientation reference. […]
High Precision Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement
Pennsauken, NJ – The new RS 1500-120 series of fractional-turn contactless rotary position sensors from Macro Sensors measure angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers, and diverter gates used in packaging and postal sorting machinery. Available as the RSE 1500-120 with a 24 V DC input and […]
Cognex Connect™ Ensures Seamless Connectivity Between Vision System and Automation Controls
Cognex Connect™ is a comprehensive suite of communications capabilities for vision systems enabling out-of-the-box connectivity between Cognex In-Sight® vision systems and virtually any major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. A point-and-click configuration interface makes it easy to control multiple vision systems from any network PC, and allows users to […]
Cable Innovation for Industrial Networking
Osceola, WI –DataCELL FOUNDATION fieldbus M-EZ cable from Northwire is an improved way to keep shields intact, separated and insulated from each other. This cable features a thin, flame-resistant, insulating, extruded PVC binder over the individually shielded pairs. The extruded PVC binder over the pairs eliminates unraveled and exposed shields – the potential for shield […]