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On track for total RFID solutions(04/02/2019)

Large global companies demand RFID-based solutions that can be provided by a single source worldwide, across multiple manufacturing or supplier sites. Conversely, there is a multitude of smaller companies that have not adopted RFID due to the complexities of dealing with numerous technology partners.
Laser line scanners: the eyes of your robot(04/02/2019)

Robots are becoming increasingly independent and are able to tackle more complex tasks. Laser profile sensors play a crucial role in ensuring that robots move safely, as well as precisely guiding and locating their positions.
Internet of Things and compensated air quality sensors(04/02/2019)

By adding air quality sensors to smart building systems, engineers can implement early warning of the buildup of hazardous gases and chemicals, but commercial air quality sensors lack the integrated capabilities required to join a smart building network.
Torque sensor facilitates prototyping & development stages of electric motor(04/02/2019)

Ashwoods Electric Motors is a developer and manufacturer of advanced and innovative electric motors, produced on a large scale. In 2017, Ashwoods increased its workforce twofold and secured new premises with a new testing facility, equipped with multiple dynamometers where the motors are tested according to heavy-duty pre-set cycles, which are used for validation and performance testing.
Smart solution for fast food chain drive-thru(01/02/2019)

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.
Automatic pipetting – both efficient and ergonomic!(29/11/2018)

The exact and efficient transfer of samples in extremely small dosing volumes is essential in the life sciences industry. For this purpose, INTEGRA Biosciences AG developed a compact pipetting robot called ASSIST PLUS that draws and pipettes samples into the target container.
Makers and engineers: get to know your instrumentation amplifier for accurate IoT data capture(03/10/2018)

Sensing is where the Internet of Things (IoT) and the smart home begins, and it’s where DIYers, makers, and even professional designers run into their first problem.
Sensors put the smart into safer materials handling(03/10/2018)

The Industry 4.0 revolution is enabling a new generation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for use in the first wave of smart manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Photonics to help dairy industry with new five minute scan(03/10/2018)

A new optical sensor that can check the presence of contaminants in milk and produce a detailed reading in five minutes, is set to dramatically reduce costs, wastage and antibiotic use linked to the production, quality control, and processing phases in the dairy industry.
High-end laser measurement, no longer a luxury(03/10/2018)

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.
Why choose a laser based sensor?(27/07/2018)

Turck Banner offer laser measurement, from standard to high resolution, in all ranges and at a realistic cost. Find out why high-end laser measurement need no longer be a luxury!
Baumer sensing success on inspection systems(05/07/2018)

Baumer Ltd have made an important contribution on a successful project, working in conjunction with The Technology Business, a Manchester based provider of integrated automation and inspection systems.
Electric vehicle pioneer favours wireless test rigs(05/07/2018)

A company that has been at the forefront of electric vehicle design and development for over 20 years has supplied a test rig based on a wireless torque sensor to a world renowned UK University automotive research facility.
Factors to consider when selecting capacitive displacement sensors(05/07/2018)

When selecting a non-contact capacitive displacement sensor, a number of key factors need to be considered, including target size and shape, guarding method and bandwidth. As well as clean environments, the sensors can also operate in dirty, dusty industrial areas too, says Chris Jones of Micro-Epsilon.
Bringing data from the production floor to the cloud(22/03/2018)

The Industrial Internet of Things is rapidly rising in popularity. Businesses expect the ability to access production metrics in real-time from their smartphone or laptop. KEB’s MQTT IoT Edge Gateway was developed to meet this need. Controls Application Specialist Colin presents this detailed tutorial on getting started with MQTT and how to bring data from the production floor to the cloud.