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Biofilm monitoring prevents contamination in food production
Technews Industry Guide: Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2017, Instek Control
Biofilm represents a major threat in food production plants, since it is the ideal environment for the survival and growth of pathogenic bacteria. Moreover, biofilm can be up to 1000 times more resistant ...

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Sensors for water applications
April 2017
MUT 2300 sensors represent state-of-the-art Euromag International production for water cycle and process applications. The innovative inner part of the sensor increases the liquid flow rate considerably ...

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Process monitoring made easy
April 2017, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Endress+Hauser has expanded its successful Liquiline platform. The new Liquiline CM44P transmitter offers multichannel and multipara-meter functionality for process photometers and Memosens sensors. Processes ...

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Reliable sensor for harsh environments
April 2017, Instrotech
Michell Instruments has on offer the new HygroSmart HS3 sensor with I2C communications protocol/slave device (BUS output), that supports a maximum speed of 100 kHz. Each slave on the I2C bus holds an ...

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Types of sensors for clear object detection
April 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
LED-based photoelectric sensors Retro-reflective sensors are the most commonly used LED-based photoelectric sensor in clear object detection applications. Each sensor houses an emitter and a receiver. ...

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Rotary consistency transmitter boosts pulp mill performance
April 2017, UIC Control & Automation
KPM’s KC/5 lifts production efficiency at Kapstone’s Charleston mill.

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New stationary barcode code scanners
April 2017
Wenglor’s new stationary code scanners eliminate the need for time-consuming software installation and configuration. Simply unpack, plug in, and users are ready to scan in 1D or 2D. Auto-setup, auto-focus ...

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Fluke laser levels
April 2017, Comtest
Fluke has launched its new range of rugged laser levels. Designed and tested to survive a one metre drop, users have come to rely on Fluke’s professional-grade tools that provide precision and accuracy. ...

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Measuring resistors in IEC and ASTM standards
March 2017, WIKA Instruments
Within the process industry, two basic types of measuring resistors are used for electrical temperature measurement: wire-wound and film measuring resistors. Their different behaviour is reflected in ...

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Compact magnetic sensor for machine construction
March 2017, Instrotech
SIKO has introduced its latest ultra-compact magnetic sensor for machine and plant construction including linear actuators, stop adjustment for saws, and even measurement of the tracking of solar plants. ...

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Sensors for improved energy ­management in production
March 2017, Festo South Africa
Festo has developed energy-autonomous sensors with its partners in the ESIMA research project.

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What to look for in a vision sensor
March 2017
On paper, all vision sensors look like they could get the job done. But, selecting a sensor with these five features will help ensure that error-proofing applications run smoothly and accurately.       1. ...

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Reliable technology for tracking flight baggage
March 2017, SICK Automation Southern Africa
Rising passenger figures are a major challenge for both airlines and baggage handling systems. As a result, many airport operators use what has become one of the most popular forms of track-and-trace ...

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Pocket-sized FlexScan OTDR with SmartAuto and LinkMap
March 2017, Comtest
Optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs) are used to verify or certify new fibre installations as well as troubleshoot and locate faults in already deployed networks. AFL’s FlexScan OTDRs enable both ...

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Relative humidity transmitters
March 2017, Instrotech
Michell Instruments is a provider of humidity and temperature field measurement solutions. The company has on offer a range of relative humidity transmitters for industrial applications. The HygroSmart ...

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Johnson Controls launches new BACnet touchscreen thermostat
March 2017
Johnson Controls recently launched a new line of BACnet thermostats. The T8800 series is designed for growing the network thermostat market and features building automation system (BAS) integration capabilities ...

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Omron combats counterfeiting in pharmaceutical applications
February 2017, Omron Electronics
Omron’s expertise in machine automation and vision systems means it is ideally placed to advise and assist in implementing serialisation systems to reduce counterfeiting and improve consumer information ...

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Accurate water activity measurement in food
February 2017, Labotec
Free water in food products can be jointly responsible for the growth of undesirable organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, as well as chemical or biochemical reactions that react to form polymeric products, ...

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Telco Sensors solve packaging problem
February 2017, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Telco Sensors provide the packaging industry with photoelectric/infrared sensor solutions for challenging applications. The company’s sensor solution experience and problem solving spans various fields ...

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Leuze’s new contrast sensor
February 2017, Countapulse Controls
A new contrast sensor that combines product usability with high performance has been added to the Leuze sensing solution product line-up. Ideally suited to packaging processes, the innovative sensor will ...

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