Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Proximity Sensors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Encyclopedia covers pressure products from
Omega Engineering, which we summarised at the time by saying "Omega's handbook contains over 1200 pages of products for the measurement, display and control of pressure, differential pressure, barometric pressure, absolute pressure and vacuum".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Photo-electric sensors allow easy alignment from
Banner Engineering: "M12 sensors detect objects of low reflectivity that are directly in front of another surface, ignoring the surface in the background".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Invensys
concerning its Enterprise Networking and Security Services
- take a look at Company explores wireless options
which says: "Invensys wireless-enabled applications are in various stages of implementation at customer plants around the world".
Take a look also at the news release from Festo, Cylinders offer high-accuracy positioning,
as well as Dynamic signal analysers come in USB or Ethernet from IPC Systems,
and Proximity sensors handle rough treatment from OEM Automatic.
See also:
Website teaches automation concepts
(February 2007)
Site helps answer frequently asked questions on a wide range of automation topics from 'Selecting a PLC' to 'Building a combination manual motor starter'
News on the High pressure inductive proximity sensors from Aerco
(December 2006)
Aerco now supplies high pressure, inductive proximity sensors from Contrinex that set new standards in high pressure performance
Proximity sensors maintain performance
(November 2006)
The latest photoelectric sensing technology from Telemecanique is ideal for challenging applications such as those found in packaging using clear containers
Sampling system meets fiscal standards
(October 2006)
A fiscal standard sampling system comprising dual fast loop pumps is used in conjunction with the metering package at the Darquain oil field south of Ahwaz
AS-interface range handles heavy washdowns
(October 2006)
IFM Electronic can offer a complete range of AS-interface products with high IP ratings and materials specifically for food and pharmaceutical industry requirements
Heavy-duty guides handle extraordinary loads
(August 2006)
With a smaller footprint than similar units, the SRX-150 provides up to double the roll moment capacity of comparable screw driven products, and nearly five times that of other belt driven actuators
Tough sensors extend range
(July 2006)
Steelface sensor range adds series of sensors that combine a rugged single-piece stainless steel housing with 2 to 3x the sensing range of standard inductive proximity sensors
Conference paper highlights safety data sharing
(May 2006)
Paper jointly delivered by two Expert Alliance members at Profibus conference to show how data from AS-i functional safety system can be shared with higher level Profisafe networks based on Profibus
Nonembeddable sensors take position
(May 2006)
New nonembeddable sensors will find use in demanding applications and provide a cost effective alternative to expensive digital or encoder position feedback systems
Proximity sensors are small with big range
(April 2006)
Balluff has expanded its line of long-range mini inductive proximity sensors to include 4 and 5mm unshielded versions
Sensors handle harsh environments
(April 2006)
Stainless-steel, highly rugged inductive proximity sensors in M8 embeddable format solve major problem of sensor unreliability in harsh manufacturing environments such as the automotive industry
News on the SPEC1785 inductive proximity sensors from Carlo Gavazzi
(April 2006)
Inductive proximity sensors are for use on heavy mobile vehicles such as cranes, concrete trucks and refuse lorries
Motion controller allows direct drive connection
(March 2006)
The NI PCI-7390 position (pulse) command motion controller offers direct connectivity to popular motion drives, including Yaskawa Sigma II, Mitsubishi MR-J2S and Panasonic Minas A
Convertor brings legacy signals to new kit
(March 2006)
A frequency to current/voltage convertor enables legacy pulse emitting devices to communicate with new equipment requiring current or voltage inputs
Outputs increase control for colour sensor
(March 2006)
Combination of discrete and analogue outputs in one sensor provides more intelligent control over manufacturing processes requiring colour recognition
Proximity sensors suit hygiene applications
(February 2006)
Stainless steel proximity sensors with related connection plugs and distribution boxes suit hygiene applications in food production, bottling and similar plants
News on the Analogue output capacitive proximity sensors from Stedham Electronics
(February 2006)
Analogue output capacitive proximity sensors can detect nearly all target materials and indicate how far away the target is or how much target material is present
Actuator automates automotive component testing
(January 2006)
Ever stricter specifications for the acceptance of automotive parts have increased the pressure for 100% quality inspection of all manufacturing processes over the last few years
Small claims for reed-based proximity sensors
(November 2005)
The CT10 is a reed-based proximity sensor activated by the presence of a magnetic field and designed for SMD mounting
News on the Anti-microbial E2F-D family of proximity sensors from Omron Electronics
(November 2005)
Omron has expanded its sensor portfolio for the food and pharmaceutical industries with the introduction of an inductive proximity sensor with a special anti-bacterial housing
Relays reject noise and cut the chatter
(September 2005)
Delcon solid state input relays feature multilayer interference suppression to ensure reliable switching in industrial areas where electrical noise can cause problems
Pneumatic actuators offer choice of bores
(August 2005)
Originally offered with a 0.750in bore size, the AGS Series slide is now also available in bore sizes of 0.750, 1.00 and 1.250in
News on the Inductive proximity sensors from Balluff UK
(June 2005)
Balluff has published an all-new inductive proximity sensor catalogue, incorporating the latest Brad Harrison stock catalogue
Proximity sensors handle harsh environments
(June 2005)
A range of inductive proximity sensors from Honeywell is designed for use in harsh environments encountered in aerospace, ordnance and marine markets
Cylinders speed cigarettes to the streets of Paris
(June 2005)
Europe's largest tobacco products distribution centre has a new order preparation line, which is 80m long and has 60 unloading stations
Intense claims for colour sensor
(June 2005)
The ColorMax-1000 is billed as the industry's first colour sensor that outputs colour intensity
Proximity sensors work well under pressure
(June 2005)
Contrinex high pressure inductive proximity sensors can withstand a continuous pressure of 500bar, compared with standard products that are usually limited to around 350bar
Ceramic coat keeps weld sensors safe
(April 2005)
New ceramic coating technology promises to extend sensor life in welding applications
Industrial connectors at competitive prices
(March 2005)
In2Connect Electronic Components has added high-quality, high-reliability and highly competitive industrial connector types DIN43650 and M8/M12 to its range
Cell samplers use three-stage method
(January 2005)
A Jiskoot fast loop sampling system has been chosen by RAO Gazprom, Russia, to take representative samples of gas condensate from the process pipeline for further analysis under laboratory conditions
Novel coating protects weld proximity sensors
(December 2004)
Balluff's new W01 coating technology dramatically increases sensor life in resistance welding applications
Electropneumatic products aid ATEX compliance
(November 2004)
Festo will be exhibiting its latest ATEX-compliant products on Stand 17 at HazardEx 2005
Proximity sensors made in Europe
(October 2004)
Omron continues to invest heavily in Europe, and has now expanded its sensor development and manufacturing capacities at Nufringen near Stuttgart, Germany
Thermosensor offers easy noncontact measurement
(October 2004)
A novel infra-red thermosensor provides an accurate, highly stable and cost-effective way to measure the temperature of objects