Latest I/O Devices and Sensors Articles

AutomationDirect's latest products, the AchieVe inductive proximity sensors, have been added to the product lineup,…

AutomationDirect's latest products, the AchieVe inductive proximity sensors, have been added to the product lineup, offering an affordable solution for use in metal detection at an industrial scale.

We conclude the data flow project with the step of developing a business intelligence dashboard to present machine data,…

We conclude the data flow project with the step of developing a business intelligence dashboard to present machine data, at a reliable schedule, to a leadership or maintenance team.

Baumer’s newest capacitive level sensor can detect liquid levels from the outside of the tank, even if the liquid is…

Baumer’s newest capacitive level sensor can detect liquid levels from the outside of the tank, even if the liquid is known for depositing microfilms, notorious for disrupting non-contact sensors.

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research…

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research and improving the accuracy of data in synthesis and crystallization processes.

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems…

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.

We begin to wrap up our data flow project with an introduction to visual-based (GUI) tools and dashboards to present the…

We begin to wrap up our data flow project with an introduction to visual-based (GUI) tools and dashboards to present the data ingested from the Google Sheets fault data source.

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and…

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and new configurable IP69K modules for flexible system expansion.

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of…

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.

Banner Engineering has recently released a new flexible multicolored strip light with industrial protocols that can be…

Banner Engineering has recently released a new flexible multicolored strip light with industrial protocols that can be installed on curved or slim surfaces to provide greater visibility.

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering…

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering and a sloped top for protection in harsh washdown environments.

In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll…

In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll be talking about foil and wire strain gauges, but ignoring semiconductors.

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC,…

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC, UiFlow Blockly Code, and a programmable HMI-based LCD unit.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to…

For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to multi-ton machines. In this article, learn the operating principles and properties.

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory…

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data…

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

Balluff has released a new capacitive sensor with IO-Link communication technology designed to detect product levels…

Balluff has released a new capacitive sensor with IO-Link communication technology designed to detect product levels through the walls of plastic or glass storage containers.

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for…

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for surface and paint inspection applications in the automotive industry.