Articles & News on Sensors & Industrial I/O
The Digital Twin – Enabling Realtime Closed Loop Manufacturing Optimization
- September 17, 2019
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com The Digital Twin has become one of the most powerful concepts of Industry 4. 0. The implementation of model-based, real-time, closed-loop monitoring, control, and optimization of the entire manufacturing and production process, the Digital Twin concept is helping organizations achieve real-time integrated manufacturing.
Sensing The Rise of Vertical Farming
- August 28, 2019
- Feature
By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and Beverage Vertical farming is the process of food being produced in vertically stacked layers, instead of on a single level such as in a field or greenhouse. The layers are commonly integrated into urban structures like skyscrapers, shipping containers and repurposed warehouses.
ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference to shed light on issues in the energy processing and proces
- August 26, 2019
- News
ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference (PIC) is taking place 4-6 November at the Westin Houston, Memorial City. This is an event for those who wish to understand the demands and find answers to problems in energy processing and process manufacturing.
ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference to shed light on issues in the energy processing and proces
- August 26, 2019
- News
ISA’s 2019 Process Industry Conference (PIC) is taking place 4-6 November at the Westin Houston, Memorial City. This is an event for those who wish to understand the demands and find answers to problems in energy processing and process manufacturing.
Emerson helps BP Alaska enhance process safety with wireless pressure gauges
- August 23, 2019
- Case Study
Rosemount Wireless Pressure Gauges work to contribute to decreased personnel and environmental risk by providing visibility into well integrity without the need to physically enter the well, protecting personnel from potentially hazardous conditions.
Fluid Components International (FCI) announces registration open for Product Knowledge Workshop
- August 20, 2019
- News
This workshop is designed to provide customers training on FCI thermal dispersion mass flow meters, flow switches, and level switches.
AutomationDirect releases “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide” ebook
- August 15, 2019
- News
This updated eBook is intended for users who want to broaden their knowledge of pneumatic components, circuits and systems.
Smart Optical Sensors Put Industry 4.0 to Work
- August 7, 2019
- Feature
By Sergey Komarov, TT Electronics Powered by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), connected devices and smart equipment are streamlining manufacturing and supply chain processes on a global scale. Smart sensors are integral to this sea change, extending the legacy sensor’s inherent abilities―to collect, store and monitor data―to new levels that capitalize on data to optimize processes.
Mitsubishi Electric announces investment in Akribis Systems
- August 7, 2019
- News
Mitsubishi Electric, through its investment in Akribis, which has a high share of the global market for linear servo motors and linear stages, aims to accelerate its advancement of e-F@ctory and strengthen its total industrial automation solutions by combining its own servo systems and other industrial automation products with Akribis' product lineup and customization abilities.
Inside Bosch Rexroth’s Factory of the Future Experience
- August 6, 2019
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Continuous manufacturing improvement is fundamental to remain competitive. Understanding new technologies, methods, and what these technologies and methods make possible is important for manufacturers to prosper in the new wave of manufacturing digitalization.
Radiant Vision Systems announces opening of Detroit office
- April 18, 2019
- News
This location allows Radiant to provide local support to its automotive customer base, with direct resources to enable measurement solutions development for displays, lighting, head-up displays (HUD), and a range of automated visual inspection applications.
3 Reasons Routes for Predictive Maintenance Programs May Be Dead
- April 10, 2019
- Feature
By Brett Burger, National Instruments With automated data collection, SMEs will spend more time focused on the risky asset of the day, as reported by the automated data collection, and less time focused on manual data collection.
Rotork actuators to boost wireless functionality for UK crude storage hub
- April 8, 2019
- News
Rotork IQ3 multi-turn actuators have been commissioned for two Navigator Terminals road fuel and crude storage tanks at its North Tees hub in Middlesbrough.
What Do Your Motors Really Do?
- April 4, 2019
- Feature
By Markus Brettschneider, ABB Food and Beverage This article explains how food plant managers can add a similar level of connectivity to retrofit most motors with smart sensors to bring their plants to the digital age.
SICK announces partnership with AutoCoding Systems (ACS)
- April 2, 2019
- News
This partnership will enable SICK to provide customers with a combined package of SICK’s sensor technology and ACS’s software platform.
AIA Report: Machine vision market hits record numbers for sixth straight year
- March 28, 2019
- News
North American sales of machine vision components and systems that provide vision intelligence to robots and other machines reached $2.874 billion in 2018, an increase of 9.2 percent over 2017
ABB Customer World Wrap-Up: ABB positioning for industrial digitalization
- March 26, 2019
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com Traditional automation suppliers are clearly positioning themselves, through investments or partnerships, to supply the software and hardware for manufacturing customers to be able to achieve the higher productivity and profitability promised through Industrial Digitization/Industry 4.0.
Improving Manufacturing Productivity with Autonomous Machine Vision
- March 25, 2019
- Feature
By Nir Zamir, Inspekto Having a happy workforce may be the first step to improving productivity, but proper tools and advanced technologies will take productivity significantly further, particularly for industrial manufacturers. This article explains how manufacturers can improve productivity with Autonomous Machine Vision systems.
Siemens announces acquisition of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) quality testing business of S
- March 22, 2019
- News
The NVH quality testing solutions offered by Saab Medav are in the domain of end-of-line quality testing of combustion engines, transmissions, electric motors and motor driven components and systems.
HANNOVER MESSE 2019 announces digital visitor-analysis service for exhibitors
- March 14, 2019
- News
At this year's show, which runs from 1 to 5 April, visitors will for the first time be handed little Bluetooth tags along with their badges as they pass through the entry gates. The tags support anonymous analysis of visitor flows on the exhibition grounds and at individual stands. This kind of analysis is particularly useful for companies operating large or medium-size showcases
Safety: Understanding SIL, Cpt and PFDavg
- by Mathew Merten
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Some facts about proof test coverage and how it affects safety integrity level calculations.
Mikrotron Camera Acts as Remote Vibration Sensor in Experimental High-Speed Vision Platform
- August 14, 2025
- News
Hiroshima University researchers overcome limitations of accelerometers or piezoelectric sensors in measuring machine or structural vibrations.
inno-spec Celebrates 20 Years of Technological Leadership in Industrial Hyperspectral Imaging
- July 29, 2025
- News
inno-spec continues to position itself as a pioneer in application-ready industrial HSI–committed to making the invisible not just visible, but actionable.
Mouser Launches New Automation-Focused Resource Center
- July 24, 2025
- News
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is launching its new automation resource center to provide engineers with the latest in industrial automation.
Overcoming Five Cybersecurity Challenges of Rugged Devices
- by Zac Amos
- June 11, 2025
- Feature
Rugged devices are essential for extreme environments, but organizations must realize that their physical strength does not mean they’re safe from cyber threats.
Waites Sensor Technologies Extends Predictive Maintenance Leadership With EMEA and APAC Growth
- June 4, 2025
- News
Demand for advanced predictive maintenance surges globally; Waites delivers AI-driven insights to manufacturers worldwide.
FRABA Group in 2024: Major Investments Support Growth in Changing Markets
- May 29, 2025
- News
The FRABA Group is positioning itself for future growth with investments in innovative technologies and new business ventures.
Festo Features Multi-Axis Positioning Systems at Automate
- May 9, 2025
- News
Multiprotocol servo drives, simple positioning, distributed I/O, valve systems and CIP safety are on display.
What Exactly Is LiDAR Technology?
- by Aaron Rothmeyer
- May 6, 2025
- Feature
A brief history and overview of LiDAR technology and how it has evolved.
Renishaw RCS Products for Industrial Automation, Rugged Encoders Featured at Automate 2025
- April 30, 2025
- News
Renishaw’s new RCS product line aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies.
Rotork to help Malaysian petroleum company enhance actuator control
- July 15, 2019
- News
Rotork’s IQ3 actuators will be used to control the flow of the products on to carriers which use a deepwater jetty with depths up to 24 metres to carry products to the two sites, and will also ensure the isolation of the hydrocarbon products to prevent contamination.
OMRON announces Andy Zosel as President & CEO of OMRON Microscan
- June 28, 2019
- News
Since the acquisition of Microscan Systems, OMRON has invested in the development of new products and integrating code readers with OMRON's automation technology.
Cooling Tower Optimization
- June 27, 2019
- Feature
By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and beverage production requires a large range of temperatures. This means that plants must have effective cooling systems to deal with the excess heat. Removing the excess heat from the system requires a cooling tower, however, traditional designs require frequent maintenance
Yale helps Continental Tire enhance drive process optimization
- June 21, 2019
- Case Study
Continental Tire needed a technology-based solution to provide greater lift truck fleet visibility and drive process optimization. The telemetry solution needed to address four key areas.
Siemens to help European Space Agency develop aerospace design applications for metal additive manuf
- June 20, 2019
- News
The Design4AM project will result in a validated process for using Siemens’ additive manufacturing software to design and produce optimized, light-weighted structural parts for space applications, such as, among others, fittings (structurally bonded to CFRP panel), supports, and bipods.
Rotork helps Australian sewage treatment plant to enhance flow control
- June 20, 2019
- Case Study
Third generational IQ multi-turn electric actuators have been installed on eight penstock gate valves to control the flow of wastewater entering the STP in Murrumba Downs, a suburb in the country’s state of Queensland.
Micro-Epsilon helps Donfabs & Consillia enhance inspection process
- June 5, 2019
- Case Study
The task was to measure the wear on the power rail to ensure it was not worn beyond the conductor rail. This would cause a loss of connection and stuttering of the train, which in turn leads to disruptions and an uncomfortable ride for commuters. Previously, the track bed geometry was checked through visual inspection by the operator.
Endress+Hauser announces expansion of Swiss sensor production facility
- May 28, 2019
- News
The 13,500-square-meter plant includes roughly 3,700 square meters of production space, 1,500 of which is set aside for clean rooms. The office facilities and cafeteria were expanded as well.
ams partners with Ibeo Automotive Systems and ZF Friedrichshafen to advance solid-state LiDAR techno
- May 22, 2019
- News
LiDAR is an optical sensing technology that measures distance and direction of the surrounding objects by illuminating them with a laser beam and detecting the reflection of the object
ams partners with Ibeo Automotive Systems and ZF Friedrichshafen to advance solid-state LiDAR techno
- May 22, 2019
- News
LiDAR is an optical sensing technology that measures distance and direction of the surrounding objects by illuminating them with a laser beam and detecting the reflection of the object
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