Latest Sensors & Instruments Articles

Categories

Electro-Pneumatic Circuit Creation and Simulation Using FluidSIM

Electro-Pneumatic Circuit Creation and Simulation Using FluidSIM

Learn how to use Festo’s FluidSIM software to design and simulate electro-pneumatic systems, featuring a reciprocating actuator example using solenoid valves and limit sensors.


How To: Use ControlByWeb’s I/O Controller for Web-Based Logic

How To: Use ControlByWeb’s I/O Controller for Web-Based Logic

Logic is critical for industrial control, and it usually looks like ladders, function blocks, or structured text. I/O controllers are designed to automate simple logic tasks and data functions.


Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

The new BD series laser sensors from Autonics offer more reliable measurement capabilities for uneven, reflective, or transparent materials to serve in diverse applications.


News Jul 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.


Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the energy industry. The two companies will integrate their respective technologies.


News Jun 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Launches Ultrasonic Sensor for Mobile Machinery in Harsh Conditions

Baumer Launches Ultrasonic Sensor for Mobile Machinery in Harsh Conditions

Baumer has designed an ultrasonic sensor that can withstand extreme outdoor conditions, making it suitable for use on mobile machinery in the agricultural and construction industries.


News Jun 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Businesses Tackle Growing E-Commerce Demands With the Latest Technology

Businesses Tackle Growing E-Commerce Demands With the Latest Technology

Explore the latest industry partnerships leveraging AI-supported AMRs, conveyor and tote-picking workstations, and supply chain management and execution systems for warehouse, logistics, and distribution center operations.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.


Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric has increased its existing investment in Realtime Robotics. The company is focused on strengthening its factory automation solutions with Realtime Robotics' motion planning technology.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business has released key updates to its NI software and hardware products featuring AI tools designed to increase engineering efficiency.


News Jun 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Tutorial: Analog Signals with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Tutorial: Analog Signals with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Learn how to connect analog inputs, either voltage or current, to the Phoenix Contact’s IIoT PLC platform and design simple data processing programs with the PLCnext Engineer IDE.


Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent examples that promise industrial development in North America.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities, enabling high-quality machine inspections within minutes after installation.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications, providing IO-Link, analog, and digital outputs to fit various control systems.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor has two new sensors available: the U18T ultrasonic sensor in a stainless steel housing and the P1PW high-speed contrast sensor, both of which are equipped with switching and IO-Link outputs.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.


News Jun 17, 2024 by David Peterson
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich