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Kaman Introduces New Self-Contained Displacement Sensor to New Industries

Kaman Introduces New Self-Contained Displacement Sensor to New Industries

Kaman Precision Products released the SC-2440 analog output displacement sensor designed for automated assembly.


News Sep 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Using Sensors with Open Collector Outputs

Using Sensors with Open Collector Outputs

This article discusses how to use sensors with open collector outputs and learning some of the module connections involved.


The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

A typical control system uses PNP sensors and tends to be easier to visualize. For opposite polarity systems, the NPN sensor is the only compatible sensor type. Learn more about NPN sensors, including characteristics and uses.


ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton introduces a new machine dynamics sensor, GFX, that enables operations for machinery, vehicles, and operators. 


News Sep 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

How to Reduce Electrical Noise on Sensors and Control Systems

Electrical noise is a common problem inside industrial facilities. The following will explain a few simple strategies for reducing this noise.


Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic introduces its new hydrogen gas sensor suitable for use in evaluating a wide range of hydrogen-related technology.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff recently expanded their line capacitive sensors to include block-style smart sensors with the IO-link interface.


News Aug 11, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?


ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.


An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.


News Jul 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
New 2D and 3D Machine Vision Integration Systems Support Industry 4.0 Goals

New 2D and 3D Machine Vision Integration Systems Support Industry 4.0 Goals

Machine vision can be challenging and costly to implement in a manufacturing environment, but SICK AppSpace is aiming to change that.


News Jul 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Omron Reveals New Metal Face Proximity Sensors With New Features Built for Industry 4.0

Omron Reveals New Metal Face Proximity Sensors With New Features Built for Industry 4.0

Industrial automation expert, Omron, announced a new series of metal face proximity sensors for specific industrial applications.


Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!


Utilizing Exoskeleton Robots for Industrial Applications

Utilizing Exoskeleton Robots for Industrial Applications

Learn all about exoskeletons, a way to fuse robotics and humans in ways that can help the manufacturing process while protecting the human body from excessive strain.


GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE researchers developed a new multi-gas sensor with reliability for specific manufacturing and industrial drone applications.


Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Learn all about the collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside humans and the many advanced strategies put in place so they can function efficiently and safely in industrial settings.