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22 June 2022
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Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has further extended its 3D sensor portfolio to include four different sensor ranges that perform 3D measurements on a wide variety of target objects and surface types in industrial environments.
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06 June 2022
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TOPTICA PHOTONICS' TopWave 229 is a new choice for deep UV spectroscopists looking for an easy to use and reliable laser that enables the user to focus on their application rather than worrying about the light source.
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06 May 2022
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The new Easidew Advanced Online Dew-Point Hygrometer from Michell Instruments measures dew point, moisture content and now also pressure. It features an easy-to-use touch screen interface for set up and operation.
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04 May 2022
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Automation plays a key role in food packing, with sensors helping avoid costly production line stoppages, says Mark Weymouth
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28 April 2022
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SIMPLE INNOVATIONS to improve existing pneumatics technology can make a real difference to the way we build and commission machines, according to industrial automation specialist Festo.
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17 February 2022
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Eddy current sensors and inductive switches and displacement sensors each have their respective advantages. But recent advances make eddy sensors more attractive, writes Glenn Wedgbrow
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28 January 2022
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Networking and wiring solutions in automation have changed beyond recognition in recent years. But there's still room for improvement, says Tim Dodd
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25 January 2022
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Fully automatic wood parts inspection from Simon IBV, using IDS industrial cameras, has helped German brush manufacturer Lessman to further automate its production writes Silke v.Gemmingen
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21 September 2021
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WITH DIFFERENT measurement technologies and thousands of sensor variants to choose from, how should suppliers go about deciding which sensor is best for a particular application? Glenn Wedgbrow suggests a series of questions to consider
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21 July 2021
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Ofer Nir explains how Autonomous Machine Vision can make automatic quality assurance a viable and cost-effective option for small and medium-sized enterprises, not not just manufacturing giants
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27 May 2021
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Reputed for its anti-retroviral drug trials, the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) has been entrusted with the storage and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa. Ian Loudon discusses how temperature and humidity monitoring is vital in such applications where small fluctuations could compromise critical assets
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03 March 2021
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WITH THE GL-THTeasy system, Glaub Automation & Engineering has developed a robot cell for assembling printed circuit boards using through-hole technology. The core components are a dual-arm collaborative robot and several Cognex cameras
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23 September 2020
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In modern processing centers, inductive sensors are the components of choice for monitoring the motor spindle clamping process. Integrated into the spindle, they must be exceptionally small and offer high repeatability to ensure smooth tool changing at all times
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10 October 2019
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Advice from Turck Banner on the parameters which matter is is a precision sensor going to the job it is designed for?
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29 May 2019
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Sensor technologies enable robot measurement tasks where there is a growing need for high precision measurements over wide surface areas and where there are requirements for increased flexibility, says Chris Jones, Managing Director of Micro-Epsilon UK.
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16 November 2018
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Power grids are becoming digital jungles. Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, smart meters and integrated cloud services are bringing new considerations for organisations in relation to hackers, cyber security and data protection. Here, Martyn Williams, managing director of energy software expert Copa-Data UK, explains how software is playing an important role in securing networks of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) in the energy industry.
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03 May 2018
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Choosing a suitable flowmeter can be a tricky process. Here, Alan Hunt, electromagnetic flow product manager for ABB Measurement & Analytics in the UK & Ireland, explains why he believes electromagnetic flowmeters can offer the best solution for keeping track of industrial water flows
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20 July 2017
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Sensors & Instrumentation, the UK’s only national sensors show sponsored by Mouser, is creating an early buzz with hundreds having already registered to attend this year’s event at the NEC, Birmingham, on 26th & 27th September.
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22 May 2017
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To meet the need for improved productivity, the trend for off-highway vehicles has been to move away from discrete hydraulic controls to fully-electronic operator controls. These trends, together with customer requirements, have changed Curtiss-Wright Industrial division’s approach to design and manufacturing
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20 January 2017
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Accurately assessing biofuel content using innovative sensor technology is a fundamental preventative maintenance requirement of assessing fuel quality, explains Alan Finlay of industrial monitoring specialist Salunda
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