Joral’s new G-force compensated inclinometer provides feedback for pitch, yaw, and roll. The new technology uses sensor fusion, which is the combining of more than one complementary sensing method. The new Joral SGAM and DGAM incline sensors take input by a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer to provide a 3-axis output for X, Y, and Z […]
Sensors + Vision
SmartCamera delivers robust vision in simple package
Balluff’s newly released SmartCamera takes inspection and identification applications, in color or monochrome, to a higher level. The SmartCamera simplifies overall usability in an otherwise complex world of vision-based technology, while still delivering a robust assortment of features like flexible connectivity and intuitive on-board image processing tools. The camera, the latest in in a line […]
Teledyne DALSA to preview multi-line CMOS camera
Teledyne DALSA, and Teledyne e2v, both Teledyne Technologies companies and global leaders in image sensing technology, will be co-located at The Vision Show, in booth #517 from April 10th to 12th. Teledyne DALSA will display its newest and most advanced multi-line CMOS camera while Teledyne e2v will display their new OctoPlus range of line scan […]
Wireless condition monitoring prevents unplanned downtime with machine learning
Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announces its wireless condition monitoring solution with machine learning for more intuitive predictive maintenance. The QM42VT wireless vibration monitoring sensor from Banner continuously measures RMS velocity, high frequency RMS acceleration, and temperature. This enables the sensor to identify machine problems before they become severe and […]
Prototype of motor feedback sensor unveiled at sps ipc drives 2017
SIKO GmbH took an unusual step at exhibition stand 300 in hall 4a of sps ipc drives 2017 in presenting the disguised prototype of a sensor for motor feedback applications that is still under development. The courage to reveal in advance what is intended to be launched as a product innovation in the next few […]
Short-length inductive proximity sensors allow detection in tight spaces
When working with applications in spindles, grippers, and robotics, space is typically very tight. Unfortunately, that fact doesn’t eliminate the need for automation. If anything, it increases it. These ever-shrinking spaces can create enormous stresses on standard proximity sensors. As a result, manufacturers and users of automated machinery are always requesting greater miniaturization and higher […]
Precision limit switches — new line from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added a new line of high precision limit/position switches from Metrol. Traditional limit switches and even electronic proximity sensors are limited in terms of accuracy and repeatability. These cost-effective, ultra-precise mechanical limit switches have repeatability down to 10, 5, 3, and even 0.5µm (µm) depending on the specific model. Along with their high […]
Magnetic absolute encoder from Baumer now pairs robustness with precision
Magnetic absolute encoders are often integrated into motion designs destined for industrial environments or in rough outdoor use. That’s because such encoders are efficient, reliable, and durable — meeting myriad requirements while being efficient as well as economical. Case in point: Robust MAGRES series magnetic absolute encoders from Baumer operate under conditions in applications all […]
AutomationDirect wide-area sensors use through-beam technology
AutomationDirect has expanded its sensors offering to include wide area sensors for object detection. The new area sensors from Micro Detectors (MD) are multi-beam, through-beam sensors with emitter and receiver elements used for detecting the presence of any object by sensing the light beam intensity returning from the receiver. The area sensors have an IEC […]
HBM offers custom sensor technology to OEMs for myriad strain-gage measurements
HBM, Inc. sells a wide range of pressure, force, torque and load measurements to OEMs that need to incorporate strain gage-based sensors into their end products. HBM has a long history of OEM-based custom sensor design for applications in medical, agricultural, industrial vehicle, robotics and energy markets. For many specialized or demanding applications when off-the-shelf sensors are […]