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Sensors + Vision

Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader

April 29, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The DataMan 200 ID Reader from Cognex features Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology. It is an image-based reader which features full Ethernet connectivity in a package the size of a matchbox as well as liquid lens technology, ideal for applications with variable focus requirements. Ethernet connectivity gives DataMan 200 users the advantage of real-time […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision

High Capacity Models for Torque Functional Test Systems

April 28, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Brighton, MI – Promess, Inc. has added high capacity models to its line of Torque Functional Test (TFT) systems intended for intelligent assembly and test applications. The new TFT-HC series will initially include 500 Nm, 1000 Nm, and 2500 Nm models, with others to be added in response to future requirements. In addition to their […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision

Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contract for Helicopter Programs

April 23, 2009 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced that it has received a contract from Claverham Limited to provide transducers for use in the fly-by-wire systems that control the main rotor and tail rotor on the Sikorsky UH-60M Upgrade and CH-53K helicopters. The contract has a potential value in excess of $20 million over a […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision Tagged With: Curtiss-Wright

New Safety Products Catalog from Banner

April 23, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Minneapolis, MN – Banner Engineering’s 2009-2010 Safety Products Catalog delivers critical product and application information on thousands of machine safety products. The 288 full-color pages showcase Banner’s extensive machine safety product line, which includes safety light screens, safety laser scanners, fiber-optic safety systems, safety controllers and modules, two-hand control modules and emergency stop devices. The […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision Tagged With: Banner Engineering, safety catalog

Long Range SteelFace® Sensors

April 21, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Florence, KY – Balluff has introduced new 2X extended range SteelFace® sensors that combine extended sensing range with low cost. The offering includes PNP N/O and NPN N/O versions in M8, M12 and M18 sizes. All sensors are also available with PTFE coated housings that repel slag buildup in welding applications. The SteelFace sensors’ features […]

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Terminal Chamber for uprox®+ Sensors

April 17, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Minneapolis, MN – TURCK has introduced an integrated terminal chamber for its line of uprox®+ sensors that conforms to FDA requirements for washdown environments, including food and beverage industry applications such as dairies, breweries and bakeries. The terminal chamber includes removable terminals for quick and easy mounting using screws or cage clamps. By simply rotating […]

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V-Twin Magnetic Field Sensor from Balluff

April 1, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Florence, KY – Balluff’s new BMF V-Twin magnetic field sensor is two sensors with one connector. This low-profile design allows users to reduce installation time and cost by requiring only one four-conductor cable with either M8 or M12 connections for two end-of-stroke sensors. Because the BMF V-Twin has just one connection for two sensors, it […]

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RFID Slices for Turck’s Modular I/O System

March 25, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Turck has expanded its BL ident RFID product with the release of a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice for its BL20 modular I/O system. Each RFID-S slice contains two channels of RFID. Additional RFID slices, as well as traditional discrete and analog I/O slices, may be added to the system, making it the only product on […]

Filed Under: I/O, Sensors + Vision

Third Generation Checker Vision Sensor from Cognex

March 25, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Cognex Corporation has added the Checker® 3G series to its Checker vision sensor product line. With simple setup, integrated part detection, lighting, I/O and job change all in a rugged IP67 housing, Checker 3G is the easy, reliable and affordable way to verify all products or parts on a line. With Checker 3G, the user […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision

Balluff’s Robot Zone Limit Systems Help Recapture Lost Productivity

March 19, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Florence, KY – Whenever a human operator must share workspace with a robot, there is no question that safety is the highest priority. When an operator enters the robot cell, the robot must be safely idled, which results in lost productivity. However, Balluff now offers pre-engineered hardware kits that provide diverse, complementary and redundant position […]

Filed Under: Sensors + Vision

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