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High-speed registration mark sensors
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE COLORMARK ll registration mark sensors from Vepac Electronics combine unique colour perception ability with very high-speed response.

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DFS 21 dual channel digital fibre-optic sensor
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The DFS 21 dual channel digital fibre-optic sensor from Vepac Electronics is designed to provide reliable detection using plastic fibre-optic light guides.

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DFS 31 high-speed fibre-optic sensor
October 2024, Vepac Electronics
The DFS 31 high-speed digital fibre-optic sensor from Vepac Electronics has an ultra-high response speed and ultra-low jitter and is ideal for precise position accuracy and high-speed/small profile detection.

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Fast, accurate registration mark sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE X-MARKTM from Tri-Tronics is the fastest, most accurate registration mark sensor available on the market. It was designed to target the printing, packaging and converting markets.

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Precision laser sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE SmartDot laser sensor from Tri-Tronics is designed for general-purpose sensing applications, and can also be used for precise, small parts detection at long ranges. The consistently small laser beam is used to detect such things as a tab on a battery, a misaligned or missing bottle cap, or a cross-threaded can lid.

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Feature-packed colour sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE COLORWISETM True Colour Sensor is the most feature-packed colour sensor available on the market today.

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New lighting solution for machine vision
September 2024
TPL Vision, a leader in innovative lighting solutions for machine vision, has launched a new Dark Field accessory compatible with its acclaimed Modular Ringlight. This addition enhances the product’s flexibility and unlocks new application opportunities. The Modular Ringlight offers a standardised platform for ring light functionality, empowering users to optimise their illumination setup with unparalleled flexibility.

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Registration mark detectors for packaging
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
Vepac’s SMARTEYE COLORMARK ll registration mark sensors combine unique colour perception ability with very high-speed response. Many important features have been incorporated into the design to meet the increasing demand for precision registration control on today’s higher-speed packaging machinery.

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Dependable detection of transparent containers
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
Many of today’s industrial control functions require a sensor that can provide dependable detection of position or presence of transparent containers. The RetroSmart provides a single, non-chattering output for each transparent container that passes by, independent of size or shape, and whether it is empty or full.

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Sensor for invisible fluorescent materials
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE STEALTH-UV sensor from Vepac is a special-purpose sensor designed to detect the presence of invisible fluorescent materials contained in or added to chalks, inks, paint, greases, glue or optical brighteners found in labels, paper, tape or string.

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The importance of contrast in fibre-optic sensing
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
Fibre-optic sensing has revolutionised the way we monitor and measure various physical parameters. In this article, we explore the importance of contrast in fibre-optic sensing and how it contributes to the success of this powerful technology.

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Digital fibre-optic sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The digital fibre-optic sensor from Tri-Tronics is designed to provide reliable detection using plastic fibre-optic light guides.

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IO-Link compatible fibre-optic sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The Digital Fibre-optic Sensor from Vepac Electronics is designed to provide reliable detection using plastic fibre-optic light guides.

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Precision laser sensor
September 2024, Vepac Electronics
The SMARTEYE SmartDot laser sensor from Tri-Tronics is designed for general-purpose sensing applications, and can also be used for precise, small parts detection at long ranges. The consistently small laser beam is used to detect such things as a tab on a battery, a misaligned or missing bottle cap, or a cross-threaded can lid.

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Sensors for blocked or empty chute detection
August 2024, Gail Norton Instrumentation
The Telco Sensors system, used for blocked chute detection, consists of a PA 11 photoelectric amplifier with transmitter (LT) and receiver (LR).

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Oil quality sensors for lubrication management
August 2024
In an era where operational efficiency and machine health are critical, oil quality sensors are indispensable tools for successful lubrication management.

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RFID read/write heads and tags in miniature format
August 2024, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck Banner is expanding its RFID product portfolio with four read/write heads in an M12 housing, and an in-metal tag in the compact 4 x 3 millimetre format.

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Oil humidity sensor for maximum efficiency
August 2024, ifm - South Africa
The oil humidity sensor continuously measures the relative humidity and temperature of oil. This enables plant operators to carry out condition-based changes and maintenance, thereby avoiding damage to a plant due to reduced cooling or lubricating action.

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New generation of inductive standard sensors
August 2024, Pepperl+Fuchs
More than 60 years ago, the invention of the proximity switch revolutionised the automation industry. Pepperl+Fuchs is now taking ‘the original’ to a new level, and has developed a portfolio of three-and four-wire sensors with unparalleled variance.

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Revolutionary radar for distance and speed measurement
Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, ifm - South Africa
Sensor technology specialist, ifm has launched its latest innovation, the R1D100 Radar. This state-of-the-art radar sensor offers simultaneous detection of distance and speed, setting a new standard in the industry.

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