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USB configurable infrared temperature sensors
June 2018
ASSTech markets the British-made Calex range of pyrometers and now offers the new USB configurable infrared temperature sensors with 4-20 mA output. Temperatures are measured accurately and consistently ...

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Sensor solution for high-end vehicle market
June 2018, SICK Automation Southern Africa
SICK Automation Southern Africa (SICK) was contracted by Mahle, a manufacturer of vehicle heat exchangers, to install an imaged based sensor solution in its KwaZulu-Natal manufacturing facility. Mahle ...

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Muting reinvented
June 2018, Countapulse Controls
Smart Process Gating, introduced by Leuze, has made muting processes more economical as well as simpler and safer. This technology is available in southern Africa from sensor solutions specialist, Countapulse ...

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Improved protection against under- and over-pressurisation of safety devices
June 2018, Yokogawa South Africa
Recommended good practice for subsea production systems require sensors to be installed that measure pressure safety high (PSH), to provide over-pressure protection on downstream vessels in a production ...

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Ultrasonic sensor for remote level measurement
May 2018, Instrotech
Instrotech has available the Senix ToughSonic Chem range of ultrasonic sensors, in service around the world in some of the most demanding and corrosive industrial environments. They measure a wide variety ...

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Telco sensors for break detection
May 2018, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Some of the toughest challenges for sensors are found in the pulp and paper industry. Here, high temperatures and a contaminated environment make it difficult for optical sensors to operate accurately ...

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All-in-one track and trace packaging solution
May 2018, SICK Automation Southern Africa
SICK Automation upgrades The RTT Group’s DWS systems.

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Speed sensors ATEX approved with IO-Link
May 2018, ifm - South Africa
The new range of speed sensors from ifm electronic has the evaluation electronics integrated into the sensor housing. This allows for low cost and easy monitoring of rotating as well as linear movements ...

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Cylindrical sensors offer strength
May 2018, Countapulse Controls
Countapulse Controls reports that the Leuze cylindrical sensors offer a higher mechanical strength than standard sensors. Engineered for particularly arduous conditions, the Leuze 328 series sensor is ...

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Temperature sensor for soft ­soldering
May 2018
For most temperature acquisition applications, platinum-chip temperature sensors are used. Manufacturing these sensors is a complex and technically demanding process. Specialist in this field, Jumo, has ...

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Warp-speed productivity combination
May 2018
The development of metal cutting technology over the past 30 years has been remarkable and the latest developments in fibre laser technology are taking sheet-steel component production to even higher ...

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Electronic position indicator with industrial Ethernet interface
May 2018, Instrotech
Instrotech has announced the availability of the new Siko AP20 position indicator, ideally equipped to detect the position of spindle adjustments in machines. It displays positional data to the operator ...

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Efficient machine tools increase productivity
May 2018, ifm - South Africa
Machine tools are indispensable in modern production processes. They are mainly used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and in drive technology. In practice, the machine tool sector is ...

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How smart sensors aid predictive maintenance as part of Industrie 4.0
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
When optimally selected and applied, the latest smart sensor technologies for fluid-power applications can have a positive impact on strategies such as predictive maintenance.

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Precise object detection under extreme conditions
April 2018, ifm - South Africa
The alternative for difficult surfaces Ultrasonic sensors transmit and receive sound waves in the ultrasonic range. The detected object reflects the sound waves and the distance information is determined ...

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Miniature camera-based sensor from Leuze
April 2018
With the IPS 200i, Leuze electronic has introduced its smallest camera-based sensor for compartment fine positioning with high-bay storage devices in single-depth storage. The sensor offers some powerful ...

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Atmospheric visibility sensor performs in all conditions
April 2018, METRON
The Model 73000 Sentry Visibility Sensor The Young Sentry Visibility Sensor measures atmospheric visibility (meteorological optical range) by determining the amount of light scattered by particles in ...

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Solutions for semi-conductor wafer presence detection
April 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Semiconductor wafers can be transparent or reflective, both of which can be challenging for sensors to detect. Because of this, it is important to use a technology that can detect both types of wafers ...

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When to use radar sensors for vehicle detection
April 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The ability to detect vehicles reliably offers significant advantages for asset management, resource allocation, site safety and traffic control. Radar sensors use frequency modulated continuous wave ...

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3-D profile sensors with enhanced performance
April 2018
ASSTech’s new range of 3-D Wenglor performance class profile sensors now include a total of ten innovative models providing more options for three dimensional object measurement. In particular they allow ...

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