Guide To Suppliers

When sensors (photoelectric, inductive, pressure, temperature etc) were in their infancy, they were difficult to configure, and users were relatively inexperienced.

At a press gathering attended by DPA & Connectivity Editor, Paige West heard Roger Kunz, CEO of Inasoft explain why their solutions are important for data collection, OEE and updating higher level systems directly from the factory floor – Industry 4.0.

Turck Banner are well versed in the supply of hazardous area equipment, including intrinsically safe sensors, interface modules, remote I/O systems, passive and active I/O blocks and cordsets. The company has recently added to its comprehensive portfolio with the introduction of the HLS27, a range of LED strip lights for hazardous areas which epitomises the advantages of LED lighting.

Learn how a wireless sensor and software analytics from Turck Banner helped create a drive-thru monitoring system to support a fast food restaurant chain.

Just like most pieces of sophisticated electronic kit, laser measurement sensors, when first introduced, were costly and somewhat limited in their capabilities. On-going product development, coupled with improved manufacturing processes, has largely overcome these early restraints facilitating accurate laser measurement in both high- and low-end applications.

Most manufacturing companies are constantly balancing the desire to improve production against the return on the investment required to achieve that improvement. Industry 4.0 has the promise of facilitating great improvements. However, as with many emerging technologies, there is a shortage of expertise and experience.

In this advanced technological age machines continue to outstrip man in terms of speed and efficiency. Fully automated systems are commonplace but technology can also greatly assist in human based operations bringing vastly improved output.  Pick-to-light technology is a perfect example of machine aiding man in traditional labour intensive tasks.

Machine safety is the responsibility of all machine designers, manufacturers and end-users from both a legal and moral standpoint. In the past the desire to offer the very best protection has sometimes been tempered with the need to keep costs down, prompting the question – What price safety?