How Process Sensors Provide More Intelligence
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Manufacturers put process sensors to work for proactive maintenance and inventory monitoring applications.
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How Process Sensors Are Playing More Intelligent Roles
Automation World
AUGUST 27, 2023
Manufacturers put process sensors to work for proactive maintenance and inventory monitoring applications.
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How Smart Process Sensors Benefit Discrete Manufacturing
Automation World
JANUARY 8, 2024
Intelligent instruments, along with digital networking technology optimized for typical machine applications, are bringing front-line features to discrete manufacturing applications.
New Injection Molding Sensors Mend Process Deviations
Plastics Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Kistler will showcase the miniature sensors, which achieve heightened levels of precision in process monitoring, at Fakuma.
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5G Edge Smart Sensors Control Production Processes
Metrology
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Smart sensors that are wirelessly attached to the component, improve the understanding and control of production processes so that processes can be flexibly monitored and adaptively controlled. The post 5G Edge Smart Sensors Control Production Processes appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Another process sensor incident that has killed people
Control Global
AUGUST 23, 2022
Process sensors and other control system field devices continued to be ignored by the IT and OT cyber security communities. Consequently, in preparation for the magazine issue, I had a discussion with an OT cyber security expert about my concerns with process sensor cyber security.
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Sensor Solution For Wafer Back Grinding Process Control
Metrology
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Wafer thinning is always a critical process. The chips are already present on the wafer and any failure in the process affects the production yield and costs. The post Sensor Solution For Wafer Back Grinding Process Control appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. Tight in-line control.
Hermetically-Sealed Sensors Accept Long Cable Runs For Process Control and Factory Automation Applications
Metrology
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
NewTek Sensor Solutions has announced its Hermetically-Sealed 4-20mA sensors now accept long cables for process control and factory automation applications when standard lengths cannot reach distant control rooms, signal conditioners, PLCs and/or data loggers.
Proximity Sensor Ideal for High Temperatures and Cleaning Processes
Omron
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Proximity Sensor Ideal for High Temperatures and Cleaning Processes Proximity Sensor Ideal for the Food and Beverage Industry
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Wet Process Sensor
Omron
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Stable Detection of Glass in Wet Processes. Non-contact Operation Simplifies Mounting and Maintenance.(E32-L11FP E32-L11FP / L1[]FS, E3X-DA[][]TG-S)
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Soft Sensors and their Machine Learning Models
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
By understanding the function of these algorithms, process engineers can bridge the gap between local domain experts and analytics teams to produce effective soft sensors for their applications.
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ifm efector barcode scanners, cameras, and vision sensors from AutomationDirect
Design World
APRIL 30, 2024
AutomationDirect has added machine-mountable barcode scanners, 2D cameras, and 3D vision sensors from ifm efector to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. They are excellent for applications requiring machine mounting, conveyor mounting, or process equipment mounting.…
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Has integrated sensor and circuitry reached a new milestone?
Design World
MAY 30, 2023
Since the earliest days of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor products, the goal of easily combining the sensing structures made using MEMS processing with the required signal conditioning has driven many sensor R&D labs. appeared first on Design World.
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M12 connectors now offered in versions designed for surface mount technology
Design World
APRIL 3, 2024
These are suitable for further processing in fully automated processes, such as for the particularly dense, double-sided assembly of PCBs. They are also used in automation technology devices, sensors, actuators, and robotics.
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Windows-based HMIs are too slow for monitoring process sensors or plant equipment anomalies
Control Global
AUGUST 11, 2022
Process sensors are the input for predictive maintenance, digital transformation, Industry4.0, In a recent plant test, the Windows-based HMI was not effective and, in fact, provided misleading information on the state of the process sensors and plant equipment. smart manufacturing, smart grid, etc.
Top industrial connectivity and digital-transformation trends: Part 1 of 2
Design World
MARCH 4, 2023
Discrete automation’s edge devices include actuators, sensors, and connectivity components such as gateways and motor-mounted controllers. Many of these components feature computational capabilities to minimize data bandwidth and latency issues associated with legacy versions of centralized control.
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Case Study: I/O Keeps Medical-Grade Water Flowing
Automation World
MARCH 19, 2024
Specialty Water Technologies' automated water-quality monitoring systems use Weidmuller USA's u-remote I/O to monitor sensors in the water-purification process.
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Endress+Hauser releases new Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors for virtually any application
Design World
JUNE 22, 2023
Endress+Hauser has launched its new generation of Micropilot 80 GHz radar sensors: FMR60B, FMR62B, FMR63B, FMR66B, and FMR67B. The sensors are suited for challenges when measuring points aren’t easily accessible, located in dusty areas and harsh environments with extreme process temperatures and process conditions.
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Right Under the E-Nose: The Emergence of Biomimetic Olfactory Chips
Control.com
APRIL 28, 2024
New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across applications, including advanced robotics and safer chemical handling and threat detection in process control.
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Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series pressure transmitters from AutomationDirect
Design World
JANUARY 24, 2024
AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Cerabar series pressure transmitters to their growing lineup of process control and measurement devices. Endress+Hauser supplies process control sensors/instruments to a wide variety of industries worldwide and is known for highly reliable, accurate, and innovative measurement devices.
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Setting up Discrete Sensors: Polarity, Mode, Range, and Limits
Control.com
MARCH 12, 2024
Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?
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IO-Link: Revolutionising manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 1, 2024
Image: ifm efector ifm’s IO-Link technology is poised to transform Australian manufacturing processes, perfectly aligning with the principles of Industry 4.0. Thanks to real-time data insights from sensors, manufacturing processes are becoming more streamlined and efficient.
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Air extend/spring retract gage head sensors avoid damage between inspection readings
Design World
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
NewTek GAR Series Spring-loaded Gage Heads are used in automated dimensional gaging applications as part of inline inspection processes when it is ideal for the sensor probe to move out of the way between readings.
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New user-friendly signal conditioner pairs with signal processing system
Design World
JANUARY 3, 2023
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers the most advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner that pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current, and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing, packaging, and dimensional gaging applications.
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Leuze: Put into the right light
Design World
APRIL 6, 2023
Many light types and a compact housing: The new KRT 3C contrast sensor from Leuze can be flexibly integrated into packaging processes thanks to its multicolor capability and small size. With the KRT 3C contrast sensor, Leuze is presenting the smallest contrast sensor it has ever made for the packaging industry.
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IO-Link Powers Up Australia’s Factories
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 20, 2024
One key technology in this transformation is IO-Link, a point-to-point communication protocol revolutionising sensor and actuator interactions in the manufacturing world. ifm efector offers a range of IO-Link enabled sensors and devices that contribute to the efficiency and intelligence of manufacturing processes.
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OPC, MQTT, IoT, Edge, Power Future Manufacturing Technology
Gary Mintchell
JULY 12, 2023
I like to think of it as a continuum moving from the most compute and power-constrained devices such as sensors to the most powerful servers that happen to be located on premise in a factory. For example, I’ve written about the need for sensors to get smarter and process more information directly.
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Binder USA releases surface mount versions of its M12 connectors
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 8, 2024
It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes. based company said its SMDs are useful for further processing in fully automated processes, such as the dense, double-sided assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The Camarillo, Calif.-based
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IDS’s new 10GigE cameras with onsemi XGS sensors offer up to 10x the bandwidth of 1GigE cameras
Design World
AUGUST 2, 2023
In industrial automation, the optimization of processes is often primarily about higher efficiency and accuracy. They enable high-speed image processing in gigabit ethernet-based networks even with large amounts of data and over long cable distances.
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Hot Control Engineering discrete and process sensing articles in 2023
Control Engineering
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Control Engineering most-viewed articles online about discrete and process sensors published in the last year include stories on inertial measurement unit sensors, sensors used for information systems and more. Also: See additional discrete sensor and process sensor stories.
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Using Sensors for Tire & Rubber Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
Share In tire manufacturing, quality and consistency are achieved by monitoring and controlling key manufacturing process parameters. What’s more, having instrumented the processes, these tire manufacturing sensors can also support preventive maintenance. A generalized example is a sensor that monitors lubricating oil condition.
Turck launches next-generation M12 connectors and receptacles
Design World
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Turck, a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity and Fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation, announces it has launched the first phase of its redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles.
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TE Connectivity and Harmonic Drive Systems join forces to improve cobot functionality
Automation Mag
DECEMBER 22, 2023
TE Connectivity (TE) and Harmonic Drive Systems (HDS) are partnering to develop a new series of HarmonicDrive gears equipped with a safety torque sensor that contributes to improving operational safety. The safety torque sensor incorporates the microfused sensing technology known for its reproducibility, long-term stability and reliability.
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Additional ProSense programmable temperature transmitters from AutomationDirect
Design World
AUGUST 29, 2023
The ProSense XTD2 series DIN rail-mounted and XTH2 series head-mounted universal programmable temperature transmitters are ideal for a wide range of industrial applications and can be used with a variety of sensors and process inputs.
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WePower Demos Energy Harvesting Generator Prototypes at CES 2024
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 8, 2024
Way back when process instrumentation companies were developing wireless sensors (remember the “wireless wars”?) Wireless, batteryless Gemns EHGs from WePower harvest energy from motion and convert it into usable electricity for small-scale data transmission devices like sensors across a wide range of applications.
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Intelligent industrial camera with 4K streaming and excellent low-light performance
Manufacturing Tomorrow
APRIL 18, 2024
IDS expands its product line for intelligent image processing and launches a new IDS NXT malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps – directly in and out of the camera. The 8 MP sensor IMX678 is part of the Starvis 2 series from Sony.
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The Use of Soft Sensors in Manufacturing and Maintenance
ATS
JANUARY 24, 2024
Share Sensors are physical devices that report process variables such as temperature and pressure. They are installed in and around production equipment and used for controlling processes and detecting problems. What are soft sensors? What are soft sensors? What are soft sensors?
Using Sensors & IoT for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
Embracing IoT in pharmaceutical manufacturing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors gather data, process it as needed and transmit it. Some sensors use wired ethernet, but many operate wirelessly, using protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or even cellular networks. Referencing the Industry 4.0
Machine Data Collection in Manufacturing
ATS
APRIL 5, 2024
This blog is about the machine data collection process. This data could describe what the machine is doing, specific process variables, output data, quality data or data about the environment within the machine or the condition of the machine itself. What is machine data? This can drive improvement efforts to find and reduce waste.
NEURA and Omron Robotics partner to offer cognitive factory automation
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 4, 2024
“By pooling our sensor and AI technologies and expertise into an ultimate platform approach, we will significantly shape the future of the manufacturing industry and set new standards,” stated David Reger, founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics. “Imagine there are external sensors, but how do you calibrate them?
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Advantech Launches EVA-2000 Series Wireless LoRaWAN Technology Sensors for Precision Environmental Monitoring
i4.0 today
APRIL 17, 2024
Advantech , a leading provider of industrial IoT solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative EVA-2000 series, a new line of smart wireless sensors incorporating LoRaWAN technology. Current Meter Sensor Standout products in this series include the EVA-2210, which is a 3-phase current meter equipped with 3 x 75A clamp-on CT.
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IDS NXT Malibu Now Available with the 8 MP Sony Starvis 2 Sensor IMX678
i4.0 today
APRIL 24, 2024
IDS expands its product line for intelligent image processing and launches a new IDS NXT malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps – directly in and out of the camera. The 8 MP sensor IMX678 is part of the Starvis 2 series from Sony.
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Food & Beverage Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
Predictive maintenance is about anticipating when machinery needs attention based on history and data from condition monitoring sensors. Achieving this requires excellent process control, especially over variables such as heating and cooling. Many sensor technologies are used to measure key machine parameters.
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