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Teledyne’s high-speed, high-resolution Contact Image Sensors are now available in color

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:36:31 +0000

Teledyne DALSA is pleased to announce that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules is now available in color. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all-in-one, offering a lower-cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications including battery and print inspection. Powered by…

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Trained quickly, inspected swiftly: handling and defect inspection of indexable inserts

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:13:40 +0000

Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics or wood. Their manufacture requires high-precision production processes to ensure an exact geometry and perfect surface finish. Even minimal deviations affect not only the service life but also […]

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di-soric OGU Series Fork Sensors from AutomationDirect

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:29:55 +0000

AutomationDirect has added di-soric OGU series photoelectric fork sensors featuring a rugged one-piece aluminum or die-cast zinc “U-frame” construction that assures constant alignment. The OGU series fork sensors offer IO-Link v1.1 compatibility, up to a 14kHz switching frequency, and fork openings from 5 to 250mm. Four ready-to-run preset modes optimize the sensors for standard, high-resolution,…

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What increases a robot’s security capabilities?

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:32:00 +0000

In the human body, the thalamus provides a relay station for the body’s motor functions and sensory inputs. It enables the control of the flow of sensory-motor information to the cerebral cortex. This control occurs during different states including sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, learning, and memory. The sensory information processed includes hearing, taste, sight, and touch […]

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What increases a robot’s security capabilities?

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:32:00 +0000

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Angle sensor features four redundant outputs for safety-critical applications

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:40:09 +0000

TDK Corporation expands its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensor portfolio with the launch of the TAS8240 sensor for automotive and industrial applications. This latest addition, available in both compact QFN16 (3 x 3 mm²) and TSSOP16 (5 x 6.4 mm²) packages, offers four redundant analog single-ended SIN/COS outputs and low power consumption. This sensor facilitates precise […]

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Angle sensor features four redundant outputs for safety-critical applications

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:40:09 +0000

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Sensors in American football can help the game

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:40:11 +0000

By Anson Yeganegi and Song Li, InvenSense Sensors can improve player safety and performance through data collection. Both soccer and American football have embraced advanced technologies to varying degrees, including the use of sensors to elevate tracking and data collection in both games. The first sensor-enabled game ball using Connected Ball Technology, for instance, was […]

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Sensors in American football can help the game

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:40:11 +0000

By Anson Yeganegi and Song Li, InvenSense, a TDK company Sensors can improve player safety and performance through data collection. Both soccer and American football have embraced advanced technologies to varying degrees, including the use of sensors to elevate tracking and data collection in both games. The first sensor-enabled game ball using Connected Ball Technology, […]

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Norstat now offers an easily programmable inclination switch

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:26:51 +0000

The DNS Inclination Switch from M-P Sensor is a flexible and highly accurate switch using four independently adjustable switching angles and a high-quality MEMS sensor unit. These switches are also easily and quickly programmed using menu-driven buttons and displays. They offer fast visual feedback through a display with 4 status and crosshair LED’s. Thanks to…

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