Sensors

Devices to monitor, record, measure and interpret environmental variables, and to feed back information to an automation system's controls.

Monitoring Safety Among Traffic and Industrial Sites

Whether on the yard of a logistics center, along the perimeter of an airport, or in an industrial park, these areas do not follow standard traffic rules. At the same time, they are highly sensitive: vehicles often move near to pedestrians, forklifts, or machinery. A moment of inattention, combined with excessive speed, can have serious consequences, from personal injury to production downtime and high costs. For safety reasons, vehicle movements on industrial and traffic sites are increasingly monitored automatically. Read More

TURCK's ILC Analog to IO-Link Inline Converter

TURCK, a supplier in industrial automation technology, today announced the launch of its ILC Analog to IO-Link Inline Converter, a compact and powerful solution designed to easily retrofit existing analog sensors and bring them into modern IO-Link environments. Read More

Condition Monitoring Sensor Prevents Jams on Conveyor Lines

TURCK, a provider of industrial automation solutions, announced the CMMT Condition Monitoring sensor designed to detect magnetic field changes on three axes. This feature indicates what direction the target object is traveling in relation to the sensor, detects rotation, and detects ferrous metal. In addition, it provides temperature measurement to monitor changes in motor operation and identify possible faults in electromagnetic motors. When packages contain strong magnets, they often pose a hidden risk on conveyors. Read More

Cognex Releases In-Sight 6900 Vision Controller

Cognex’s newest product, the In-Sight 6900 vision controller, is being marketed towards users who want more flexibility in their imaging systems. Using Nvidia tech, it also features AI edge processing capabilities up to 157 TOPS. Read More

AI in Predictive Maintenance: A Second Verse, Supporting the First

For the past few years, AI has been the big new buzzword. Countless big tech hype men have gotten on stage and made a lot of very lofty promises about how AI will completely transform all our lives. This new tech is the next industrial revolution. It will allow you to manage your factory lines and predict tomorrow’s needs with unprecedented precision. It will fundamentally change how we do business from now on. And you don’t want to be left behind! Read More

Laser Marking Systems, Image Readers and Modex: Datalogic’s Busy Month

With a busy month leading up to Modex, Datalogic has shined a spotlight on several new products both recent and upcoming designed for the logistics and packaging industries. Here is a roundup of the half dozen newest products they’re highlighting. Read More

More Speed with IO-Link: Five Practical Tips for Engineers

Thomas Langer, project manager of connectivity at Baumer, explored some of their technology’s lesser-known benefits. This technical report uses practical examples to show how users can make the most of digital interface benefits. Read More

Wiliot Gen3 IoT Pixel Powers AI Decisionmaking

Wiliot's Gen3 Pixel advances the capabilities of the company's ambient IoT architecture and the Wiliot Intelligence Platform – the AI engine that converts IoT Pixel data into continuous visibility and automated operational intelligence. Read More