With 20 x 12 mm profile and 12–24 Vdc input power E Series offers sensing distance of 500 mm and provides NPN or PNP output for connection to PC PLC and relay input devices Red LED light provides visible beam spot and optimizes sensor alignment... Learn more

Designed with vision processor and memory built-in Optex MVS supports up to 3 cameras for high-speed industrial inspection applications when multiple cameras are required Controller has built-in 4.3 in TFT color monitor and variety of onboard... Learn more

Simplifying random part detection Series FRM offers 3 different detectable object sizes NPN and PNP outputs; standard M12 connector on most models; built-in potentiometer adjustment; and selectable output operation CE-/UL-approved sensor comes... Learn more

Motion control represents the nervous system of the plant floor in every industry And ever-increasing time-to-market pressures impose greater demands on motion technology for speed accuracy and resilience."Ideally open systems can reduce both the... Learn more

IEN How can/will the sector answer industry demand for increased automation and flexibility?Berner Via embedded solutions and open protocols.IEN Will distributed control architectures continue to displace centralized controls?Berner I think we... Learn more

IEN How can/will vendors address concerns related to robustness open protocols and flexibility?Berner Vendors will utilize Ethernet much more in the future It allows the most flexible and robust solution for I/O and communications It is the least... Learn more

Companies want smart integrated systems But integration requires realistic goals planning and technology choices .and in the end robust and reliable systems and components that connect smoothly.Martyn Jones director of systems planning and... Learn more