Articles & News on Sensors & Industrial I/O

Emerson to enhance control for Nebraska water/wastewater facility

  • May 21, 2019
  • News

Emerson will install 68 Ovation controllers to control and monitor various utility processes including high-voltage breakers; gas distribution network flow and pressure; water treatment plant control; water well level monitoring; and wastewater lift station monitoring.

KPM Analytics announces acquisition of Sensortech Systems

  • May 16, 2019
  • News

Headquartered in Oxnard, CA USA, Sensortech joins KPM as provider of real-time moisture measurement and solutions that automates quality control. Sensortech further expands KPM’s core NIR technology portfolio while adding RF to KPM’s technology mix.

IFR Report: After Brexit, UK sees robot sales down 3%

  • May 16, 2019
  • News

The European Union´s recent sales numbers are still positive - up 12 percent. This is according to the preliminary results of the World Robotics Report 2019, published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

KPM Analytics announces acquisition of Sightline Process Control

  • May 14, 2019
  • News

Sightline Process Control is a company specializing in 3D color vision and automated inspection systems for the food production process.

Rockwell Automation announces addition of five companies to PartnerNetwork Program

  • May 13, 2019
  • News

The PartnerNetwork program allows companies to face automation challenges together by providing access to a network of suppliers, distributors, system integrators and OEMs.

Servitization for Sensors: Is S2aaS a viable business model?

  • May 9, 2019
  • Feature

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation The rapid pace of change in North American manufacturing is causing a dramatic increase in the servitization of products. The reason for this spike? Sensors.

Nikon Metrology announces strategic partnership with Pixelink

  • May 3, 2019
  • News

As part of this collaboration, Nikon Metrology NV will distribute Pixelink cameras as stand-alone solutions or integrated with Nikon NIS-Elements Microscope Imaging Software.

Thorlabs announces acquisition of Cirtemo

  • May 2, 2019
  • News

The acquisition includes two technologies: Multivariate Optical Elements for spectroscopic chemical analysis and Nanopatterning Tools known as MagAssemble, which were originally developed by MagAssemble, LLC and are used to “3D print” photolithography masks using nanoparticles.

Senseye announces Peter Livaudais as director of French operations

  • April 29, 2019
  • News

At Senseye, Peter will be responsible for managing relationships with key customers in France and finding opportunities across the region with large-scale organizations in sectors such as automotive, energy and heavy industry.

HorizonScan Study: Global Food Safety Issues Increasing for Manufacturers

  • April 18, 2019
  • News

For manufacturers, the stakes have never been higher. Under FSMA regulations, failure to implement an effective supply chain risk management program could subject food companies and their officers to significant liability and even criminal charges.