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Micro assembly cells fitted with absolute encoders
By Renishaw Amicra Microtechnologies manufactures precision assembly systems. They replaced incremental measuring systems with absolute optical encoders and achieved ±0.5µm accuracy and 1.66 Cpk process capability. -
Automation with less vibration
By Chris Hansford, Hansford Sensors A range of vibration sensors and monitoring techniques are now available that can help engineers detect and manage vibration, and thus extend the operating life of automated machinery beyond recommended maintenance intervals. -
Data Translation DAQ software supports TI Code Composer Studio 5.2.1
TI Code Composer Studio 5.2.1 can now be used to develop low-level DSP applications that can run stand-alone or communicate with a Windows application. -
Banner Engineering Enhances Mobile WebSite
The site has been configured to allow users to quickly access and share product data at the part detail level. -
Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing Solves Real-World Problems
Fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based sensing technology originally developed by NASA represents a 20-fold improvement over existing sensing solutions and could represent a quantum leap forward for industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, nuclear energy, medical devices, and wind energy. -
POSITAL’s sensors in Rockwell Automation’s Encompass program
LINARIX linear position sensors have been added to the list of products referenced by the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork. -
ISSC-Kanson Appoints Arthur Filson President
Arthur Filson will replace Allen Filson, who has decided to pursue other interests. -
Why choose Absolute over Incremental Position Sensors?
By Darran Kreit, Zettlex For position sensing applications, many engineers are still specifying incremental sensors because they believe absolute versions are too complex and/or costly. This describes the two approaches and compares the relative benefits of each. -
Electro-Sensors appoints David L. Klenk CEO
Klenk has over 20 years of experience leading technology companies, most recently as director and president of Harland Medical Systems. -
Baumer encoder compliant to IECEx standard
EEx HOG 161 incremental encoder meets IECEx certifcation in device category 2 G. -
ASM publishes POSITAPE position sensor catalog
Catalog covers tape extension sensors for installation in cranes, excavators, forklifts, hydraulic ramps, hoists and industrial automation with high duty cycles. -
Emerson publishes Engineer’s Guide to Industrial Temperature Measurement
The Temperature Guide is a comprehensive book of technical information on the entire temperature measurement system, including the thermowell, sensor and transmitter. -
Intelligent-Appliance monitors Security Fencing
The SabraFence Perimeter Defense System uses relay controller boards from Intelligent Appliance to monitor multiple sensing transducers used in perimeter detection. -
Direct versus Indirect measurement of shaft angle
By Mark Howard, Zettlex The traditional approach is to measure angular position or speed indirectly – typically inferring the shaft’s position from measurements made elsewhere. It can also be done with inductive sensors. -
Image-Based Barcode Reader Gives NASCAR Teams Extra Assurance about Their Wheels
By John Lewis Champion Tire and Wheel operates an automated facility that moves 1,000 race car wheels a day from a truck trailer back into storage after a race. A Cognex DataMan 302L image-based barcode reader provides a 97% read rate as wheels move along a conveyor line through a variety of inspection stations before it is stored. -
Beckhoff Growth Continues with New NA Headquarters
By Bill Lydon, Editor On May 30, 2013, I attended the grand opening of Beckhoff Automation’s new $8 million North American headquarters. The facility features a training center, an ESD-protected PC repair center, and a building automation system based on Beckhoff‘s own hardware and software. -
ABB names Ulrich Spiesshofer CEO
Spiesshofer will succeed Joe Hogan as CEO on September 15, 2013. Hogan will continue with ABB for some months as Senior Advisor to the Board. -
POSITAL updates its web site
Web site contains info on 40,000-plus rotary encoder variants, over 200 inclinometer models and more than 900 linear sensor configurations. -
Invensys acquires SmartGlance mobile reporting app
SmartGlance provides connectors for accessing data from different manufacturing sources, including both Invensys and non-Invensys systems. -
Process Automation I/O Market Driven by Safety
The market for process I/O modules is mainly driven by two forces: an increasing need for intrinsically safe I/O modules and the increasing demand from the Middle East and the BRIC countries.