Sick LUTM luminescence sensor
16 June, 2016The Sick LUTM luminescence sensor features a miniature housing combined with an IO-Link function.
Future challenges for the MEMS market
15 June, 2016The recent golden age for MEMS markets may be coming to an end, with levelling demand for smartphones/portable applications, according to a report published by Yole Développement.
Intelligent sensors the key to Industry 4.0
14 June, 2016 by Jason Mair, Product & Marketing Manager, Sick Pty LtdWhile Australia is challenged by a declining manufacturing sector, the utilisation of the industrial internet has the potential to introduce a major competitive advantage.
'Big Brother' apartment will measure impact of connected sensors on human behaviour
14 June, 2016Sensor design company Oceasoft will provide its first environmental sensors for use in a unique scientific experiment to analyse the impact of connected sensors on people's behaviour and their daily habits over a full year.
Balluff SmartLevel 500+ capacitive sensor
23 May, 2016Designed for a conductivity of approximately 50–500 mS/cm and greater, the SmartLevel 500+ detects the level either in direct contact or through plastic or glass containers with wall thicknesses of up to 10 mm.
ABB smart motor condition sensor
17 May, 2016ABB has announced sensor technology that attaches directly to the motor and supplies information regarding operating and condition parameters via wireless transmission.
Hydac AquaSensor AS 1000 water-in-oil sensor
05 April, 2016The AquaSensor AS 1000 is designed for the online detection of water in oils, in particular as an OEM sensor for fluid conditioning monitoring.
Sick IH03 and IM04 miniature inductive sensors
25 March, 2016The IH03 and IM04 miniature inductive sensors have been developed for applications with minimal installation space.
Sick Ax20 scanning line sensor
17 March, 2016The Ax20 scanning array sensor has a high-resolution line array with which a wide variety of objects can be detected with a repeat accuracy of up to 35 µm.
Turck capacitive sensors
08 March, 2016Turck is expanding its range of capacitive sensors, now offering 18 and 30 mm capacitive barrel sensors with teachable capabilities.
Leuze ODS 10 and HT 10 distance measuring sensors
29 February, 2016The ODS 10 and HT 10 distance measuring sensors are designed to reliably detect objects and measure distances with a resolution of 3 mm.
Bestech LRL-27 series inductive linear position sensors
25 February, 2016The LRL-27 series LVIT sensors are contactless devices designed for factory automation systems and a variety of heavy-duty industrial or commercial applications.
Balluff R01E stainless steel flatpack photoelectric sensor
25 February, 2016Balluff's R01E stainless steel flatpack photoelectric sensor, with its IP69K rating, is suitable for harsh-duty and washdown applications.
Leuze 46C-VarOS photoelectric sensor
17 February, 2016The 46C-VarOS object sensor is a retro-reflective photoelectric sensor that detects objects over a 50 mm band area.
ASM POSITAPE linear tape extension sensors
11 February, 2016ASM has made significant improvements by utilising a 10 mm wide and 0.08 mm thick, flexible stainless steel tape as the measuring element for this linear sensor.