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Sensor specialist Balluff has developed the BTS, an infrared temperature sensor with an IO-Link interface and two switching outputs. It can be used to monitor temperatures between 250 and 1.250 degrees Celsius without contact or feedback.
read more...Researchers in Lemgo provide the impetus for a new standard in food quality assurance: Continuous, predictive monitoring using cyber-physical systems and Big Data.
read more...The SZ-V series safety laser scanner from Keyence has a safety zone with a radius of 8.4 meters. The scanner has a removable display unit with which the zones can be visualized and the detection history can be viewed at a glance.
read more...Camera-based protection system
A new long-range version is now available for the camera-based safety system PSENvip 2 for press brakes from Pilz: PSENvip Long Range is the first protective device with a protective range of up to 18 meters and is therefore also suitable for monitoring special press brakes.
read more...Together with PSI Automotive & Industry and Winckel, Mosca has developed an RFID application for the automated storage of strap reels in strapping machines. The spools are provided with an RFID label that contains information about the strap material.
read more...Hyperspectral imaging complements HACCP methods for detecting physical contamination on food production lines. Each chemical component detected is given its own color coding on an image.
read more...The Schmersal Group has founded an independent subsidiary in Japan to better cover the Japanese market. Tetsuya Horimoto has been appointed Managing Director of the new Schmersal Japan KK.
read more...Conec has introduced its M8x1 P-coded product series - the combination of super-fast Ethercat communication with a 24-volt power supply.
read more...Ensure knowledge transfer. A company's know-how must not be lost over the years, and documented knowledge transfer contributes to information security.
read more...The pressure to optimize in the production halls of car manufacturers is great: the variance is constantly increasing and costs must remain within limits. Fraunhofer researchers are now using RFID technology to bring more transparency to logistics and production processes at car manufacturers. This means less effort and greater efficiency.
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