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...Single Pair Ethernet in the e-chain
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 in the smallest areas of the machine. Igus presented the SPE cable chainflex CFBUS.PUR.042 at SPS 2019.
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 clutch becomes smart
R+W presents the intelligent coupling. The goals of the Industrial Internet of Things are to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs and monitor devices or machines based on collected and processed data.
read more...Vision sensors control UR cobots
Baumer has developed the new robot-compatible VeriSens vision sensors XF900 and XC900. They can control the cobots from Universal Robots after just a short set-up time.
read more...Always on the move
Leuze electronic is presenting two products to enable driverless transport systems in the Smart Factory to navigate automatically based on natural environmental features: The RSL 400 safety laser scanner and the OGS 600.
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...From the sensor to the cloud
At SPS, Belden will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud that help to save costs and time and ensure high productivity and availability. A range of new products from Belden, Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation will be presented.
read more...Detect objects from 0.03 mm in size
The compact and high-resolution laser fork light barriers of the OGUL series from Di-soric can detect objects as small as 0.03 mm.
read more...Three questions for...Silke Lödige
Weidmüller offers a broad portfolio covering all aspects of digitalization and networking. At SPS in Nuremberg, the company will be demonstrating how customers can now generate added value from data. Silke Lödige, speaker for the trade press, spoke to us about machine learning and the future of AI applications.
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