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Optimized communication is the order of the day in safety technology. The focus is not only on the complex Industry 4.0 applications of tomorrow, but also on the more inconspicuous innovations. A safety switch and a safety module from Euchner promise shorter downtimes, especially in smaller systems.
read more...With the DF20, Nanotec has a flat external rotor motor with a diameter of just 20 millimetres in its range. It is available with two windings for 12 and 24 volts and is equipped with digital Hall sensors for simple control.
read more...CoreTigo has introduced a scalable IO-Link wireless platform with low latency.
read more...The Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB has been driving forward AI applications for smart factories for years and has already demonstrated their potential in customer projects. The institute has now been recognized for this in the "100 Places" competition organized by the Industry 4.0 Alliance.
read more...Focalspec has introduced two new confocal line sensors, the LCI1220 and the LCI1620. The sensors can be used to inspect all types of surfaces, including curved, transparent and multilayer materials.
read more...Feinmess Suhl has further developed its dial gauge and precision indicator tester with image processing: The new MFP 50 BV has an extended working range and is more compact thanks to a new illumination unit consisting of a camera and illumination ring.
read more...Users often reach their limits when looking for an analysis system that can measure with high precision under extreme conditions and directly in the process. Sensotech has specialized in solving such measurement tasks.
read more...The electronics specialist Megatron has added the load cells of the KMC series to its product range. The so-called "pancakes" are suitable for use in presses, testing machines, truck scales and large container and hopper scales.
read more...Sensors and measurement technology
The AMA Association has published its statistical analysis for the third quarter. The industry was able to generate a further increase in turnover in the third quarter, while incoming orders declined.
read more...Every day, sensors around the world generate billions of pieces of data - and the trend is rising. Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) technology offers new opportunities to transmit these data streams reliably and quickly, even in the smallest areas of the machine.
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