Cognex Corporation (www.cognex.com) is proud to announce the release of its all-new – a comprehensive suite of communication capabilities such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. It already comes with the DataMan 200 fixed-mount ID reader series and In-Sight vision systems. The Cognex Connect allows industrial connectivity for DataMan 8000 ID readers from Cognex via EtherNet/IP support […]
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European automation companies develop sensor networking for intelligent control
The actuator/sensor interface or ASI, developed by a group of Europe-based automation firms which saw the need for networking simplest devices at the lowest level, delivers low cost and simple configuration. ASI is specifically designed for small systems that employ discrete I/O devices, and caters for up to 31 slaves, supporting up to four inputs […]
Cognex’s embedded vision systems support PLCs and HMIs
Cognex (www.cognex.com) is making a breakthrough in embedded vision systems that support programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) industrial protocols. Nowadays, if the manufacturing system of the customer has a Rockwell PLC, then the vision system must talk to it, said Rick Roszkowski, the company’s senior director of vision systems marketing, adding that […]
Balluff EdgeMaster™ Sensors for Web and Edge Detection and Position Feedback
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s EdgeMaster family of photoelectric sensors is designed for the detection and monitoring of web or object edges. Skew, material shifts, object alignment, and web material drag or stretch are all typical problems facing today’s high speed automated equipment, forcing production levels to be less than optimal. EdgeMaster sensors help detect these problems […]
New X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECHNew X1 Batch Loading X-Ray Inspection Solution has maintenance-free configuration from Nordson YESTECH
Nordson YESTECH (www.nordsonyestech.com), a leading provider of X-ray inspection and automated optical systems for the electronics industry, is proud to introduce the company’s latest X1 semi-automatic, batch loading X-ray inspection system. The latest X1 X-ray offers EMS semiconductor packagers and providers a superior yield enhancement solution in reducing costs, to increase throughput and improve quality. […]
The new T-Slot Sensor Kits for precision position detection robotics and automation applications from Macron
Macron Dynamics Inc. (www.macrondynamics.com) is proud to announce its latest addition to the company’s line of actuator accessories, the T-Slot Sensor Kits. These sensors are made for precise position detection robotics and automation applications “Macron T-Slot Sensor Kits are the latest addition to our automation accessory product line,” Craig Marshall said, Executive Vice President of […]
Ultrasonic Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new line of Ultrasonic sensors are designed for rugged, high-performance feedback in long sensing automated and process applications to detect the presence of targets or to measure the distance from selected objects. Based on the latest in acoustic wave technology, the Ultrasonic sensors detect objects better than traditional sensor technologies like […]
Micropulse Generation 7 Linear Position Transducers from Balluff
Florence, KY – Balluff has introduced the first of its new Micropulse Generation 7 linear position transducers, featuring improved measurement and environmental specifications, longer lengths, and more flexible setup than previous models. Debuting in the analog rod style housing, Generation 7 is available in two versions, Micropulse and Micropulse Plus. Micropulse is fully backward compatible […]
IP69K Linear Position Transducer for Harsh Applications from Balluff
Florence, KY – Balluff’s new Micropulse® ProCompact linear position transducer for demanding linear feedback applications is rugged, accurate, and protected against environmental hazards such as high humidity, ambient temperature variations, high-pressure wash down, and exposure to caustic chemicals. The Micropulse ProCompact rod-style transducer incorporates field-proven, non-contact magnetostrictive technology into a welded, hermetically sealed stainless steel […]
PNP Output-Type Sensors for Linear Actuators
Franklin, IN – NSK Precision America now offers two types of photo sensor kits for use with its MCM and MCH Monocarrier linear actuators. The variety of sensor types available for NSK’s Monocarrier lines now includes PNP output sensors, as well as NPN output sensors. Both types of sensors are RoHS compliant and give users […]