More sensors with IO-Link
SMC is further expanding its range with IO-Link. The ISA3#L series air gap sensors can now also communicate bidirectionally with higher-level control units.
read more...read more...Almost no loss of stroke
Siko has developed a new SGH10L position sensor for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders. It is particularly suitable for use in applications where virtually no stroke loss can be accepted due to the integration of the sensor in the cylinder.
read more...The microphone is there for testing
Non-destructive testing. Xarion has developed a new type of optical microphone to enable quality assurance using a non-contact method and at the same time provide a new option for inline process monitoring.
read more...Freely configurable and tailored to IoT
Captron is showcasing its product portfolio of capacitive probes and measuring systems at SPS. The new Caneo Series is characterized by the Sensor Fusion Technology and its advanced capacitive measuring principle.
read more...Checked line by line
Automatic calibration. In addition to a 50-meter interference comparator, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) also uses a ten-meter fully automatic tape measure tester from Feinmess Suhl to test and assess the conformity of length measuring equipment.
read more...Industrial and building automation
Components become Industry 4.0-capable
Carlo Gavazzi is presenting new solid-state relays and optoelectronic sensors with modern communication interfaces at SPS. They enable faults to be detected in advance and are therefore suitable for preventive maintenance in the context of Industry 4.0.
read more...Hand-tested was yesterday
While production processes are now mostly highly automated, quality assurance is often still carried out by hand.
read more...Intelligent sensor technology for processing big data
Ilmenau University of Technology is stepping up its research in order to master the growing volumes of data in the course of digitalization. The idea for intelligent sensors is to select the data required for the respective work process at an early stage and thus reduce the amount to be processed.
read more...Improves the quality of PET bottles
To optimize the parameters of stretch blow molders, KHS and Agr International have developed the Mold Control unit. This digital process control system, which is connected to the KHS control system, regulates the respective blow molding stations individually.
read more...Modular dosing
The semi-automated filling and dosing system Smartdos from HNP contains a precise dosing pump. The micro annular gear pump (mzr pump) is controlled using the mzr-Touch Control graphical user interface.
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