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Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to…

Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to deliver reliable 1D and 2D code reading in demanding production settings.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth,…

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth, offering compact detection in intralogistics and manufacturing applications.

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT…

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT Object 3D sensor offers volume, orientation, and geometry validation detection.

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use,…

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use, accurate measurement up to three meters.

Balluff’s latest BOD 6K laser distance sensor delivers accurate Time-of-Flight measurement and flexible IO-Link setup…

Balluff’s latest BOD 6K laser distance sensor delivers accurate Time-of-Flight measurement and flexible IO-Link setup in a durable, compact form.

Balluff introduces 5GigE Vision cameras designed for speed, flexibility, and integration across industrial and robotic…

Balluff introduces 5GigE Vision cameras designed for speed, flexibility, and integration across industrial and robotic inspection systems.

The new series include magnetic proximity sensors, small bore submersible level sensors, and fixed-range temperature…

The new series include magnetic proximity sensors, small bore submersible level sensors, and fixed-range temperature transmitters, all designed to tackle a wide range of industrial applications.

The ROD 100 series of switching laser scanners provides a high scanning frequency and angular resolution for detecting…

The ROD 100 series of switching laser scanners provides a high scanning frequency and angular resolution for detecting fast-moving objects and preventing collisions in mobile vehicles.

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization.…

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized…

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact…

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O…

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.

The Gemu 44A0 module combines a combi switchbox and position control with variants for basic, open/close applications and…

The Gemu 44A0 module combines a combi switchbox and position control with variants for basic, open/close applications and variants for complex applications where precision is paramount.

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las…

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas: durable, smart, flexible; just right for the packaging industry.

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors…

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork…

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor is designed to detect various label types in compact setups and high-speed operations.

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often,…

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is…

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is simple, but it can require creativity to find the best (and safest) solution.