Including input-only and configurable versions machine mount Profibus I/O blocks have all-metal low-profile housings that can survive rough treatment and still keep cables protected Blocks incorporate high density inputs that enable use of... Learn more

With stainless steel body IP67 protection rating and nominal 1.5 mm sensing range SuperShorty can be installed into cramped places Offered in 6.5 mm smooth and M08 threaded housings prewired cable models come in 10 and 6 mm long versions;... Learn more

Micropulse BIW transducer uses pulsed-inductive technology in wear-free design that eliminates performance degradation over time Suited for use anywhere linear motion must be monitored/controlled transducer is immune to external EMI and available... Learn more

Robots have been used to transfer metal in stamping operations for many years but what safety issues should be addressed when humans need to share space in the robotic work cell? What techniques can be applied to ensure personnel safety while... Learn more

Improving traceability of completed engines coming off the line at the Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Facility in Poplar Bluff MO was a major goal for manufacturing engineering technician Billy DePew This meant being able to trace a nonconforming... Learn more

Measuring 20 x 7.5 x 10 mm Series BOS 2K offers scan range of up to 1.2 m Four different sensing modes are used diffuse for part identification; diffuse with background suppression for part configuration and placement; retroreflective for parts... Learn more

As part of its continuing quality improvement program Collins & Aikman recently migrated the color matching process for its carpet sets for automotive manufacturers from a manual to a fully automated process The process enhancement would assure... Learn more

Collins & Aikman a leading Tier One automotive supplier provides carpet sets to several major automotive manufacturers These sets manufactured at locations in Greenville SC and Old Fort and Farmville NC are made up of high quality carpet material... Learn more

Analog Series BOD 26K LB has 2 discrete outputs that detect presence of objects and indicate position/size Microprocessor provides embedded functions including signal averaging min/max hold and signal hold which are accessed on sensor by built-in... Learn more

The trick in matching carpet sets for automotive manufacturers was to accurately read and match color from two completely different materials with different textures and nap angles dramatically complicating the problem .For complete story click... Learn more