Smart alternative for float switches April 2024, ifm - South Africa With the LI level sensor, you can reliably detect leakages and point levels on a permanent basis. The capacitive measuring system has no moving parts. Malfunction or maintenance issues due to deposits on the mechanical parts are therefore eliminated.
Telco sensors in the pulp and paper industry April 2024, Gail Norton Instrumentation The pulp and paper industry poses a major problem for most photoelectric sensors. The high level of contamination in these dusty, dirty and grimy environments makes it impossible for most competing sensors to operate and sense reliably and efficiently.
Precision acoustic imagers March 2024, Comtest To help users identify and localise ‘mechanical areas of interest’ within short timeframes, Comtest has added a unique new feature to Fluke’s ii910 precision acoustic imagers.
Efficiency and precision with IO-Link sensors March 2024, RS South Africa RS South Africa has its own brand known as RS PRO, which offers a choice of over 88 000 products across all industries and technologies. The guaranteed quality and breadth of this range make RS PRO the smart choice for your business.
Smart alternative for float switches February 2025, ifm - South Africa With the LI level sensor, you can reliably detect leakages and point levels on a permanent basis. The capacitive measuring system has no moving parts. Malfunction or maintenance issues due to deposits on the mechanical parts are therefore eliminated.
Optical fork sensor series March 2024, Gail Norton Instrumentation The OFS series consists of self-contained optical fork sensors that are housed in a durable, U-shaped aluminum housing, which operates in through-beam mode.
In-line process transmitter to optimise sterile processes February 2024, WIKA Instruments The new model DMSU22SA in-line process transmitter from WIKA helps to optimise sterile processes in the pharmaceutical and food industries, with less energy consumption, less cleaning effort ,and more safety.
Automated clean-in-place February 2024, Endress+Hauser South Africa A clean-in-place (CIP) process is integral to a food and beverage producer’s responsibility to deliver safe, high-quality products to consumers. However, as industries worldwide shift focus towards sustainability, CIP procedures face new challenges.
Signal conditioning is the protective armour between plant and field February 2024, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Measurement and control of physical properties are the foundation of all critical industrial technologies. Ian Loudon, international sales and marketing manager at remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex explains the challenges of industrial signal conditioning and the importance of safety engineering.
Precise detection of complex rotational movements January 2024, Beckhoff Automation The EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module by Beckhoff connects an acceleration sensor with an inertial measurement unit - a gyroscope. This provides accurate detection of acceleration and rotational motion in addition to shock, vibration and tilt measurement, both as preprocessed values and as raw sensor data.
New generation of innovative photoelectric distance sensors January 2024, ifm - South Africa Thanks to innovative photonic mixer device (PMD) technology, the OGD photoelectric distance sensor from ifm detects objects with extreme precision up to a range of 2 metres.
Telco sensors for accuracy and reliability November 2023, Gail Norton Instrumentation Photoelectric eyes have always needed perfect working conditions, but in the workplace, there is no such thing.
The challenge of accurate counting of transparent bottles November 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa Detecting and counting clear bottles in pharmaceutical, food and beverage applications has been a difficult sensing challenge. The World-Beam QS30 clear object sensor from Turck Banner has been created specifically to detect and count clear objects reliably.
Predictive maintenance can drive costs down November 2023, Omron Electronics Unplanned machine downtime is a huge headache for businesses. To combat this, manufacturers are looking for innovative solutions that go beyond traditional preventive maintenance.
Optical sensing and indication in one device November 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa The new PVS28 optical and indication sensor provides visual operator guidance, with touchless activation for fast and reliable picking, assembly and fulfilment applications. It features both optical sensing and intuitive indication in one device.
Smart sensor solutions for sustainable farming practices November 2023, ifm - South Africa Sustainability is a key theme of World Food Month. Smart sensor solutions from ifm support sustainable farming practices by helping farmers use resources more efficiently. By optimising irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, these sensors reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, while increasing yields.
New generation of photoelectric distance sensors October 2023, ifm - South Africa Thanks to innovative photonic mixer device (PMD) technology, the OGD photoelectric distance sensor from ifm detects objects with extreme precision up to a range of 2 metres.
Innovative technology revolutionises 3D measurement October 2023, Pepperl+Fuchs From industrial automation, to autonomous vehicles, to care robots, mastering the challenges of the future will require powerful 3D sensors that capture their surroundings quickly, comprehensively and with millimetre precision. A technological innovation from Pepperl+Fuchs, in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT), enables 3D measurement with maximum precision and performance while remaining highly cost-efficient.
Vision system for surgical tool inspection October 2023 Fisher Smit used its vision expertise to take on the challenge of developing a system that meets the stringent standards of the medical sector.
