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World-Beam: versatile sensor solutions from Banner
September 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering offers simple solutions for complex sensing challenges.

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Vision 101
September 2013, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
The application of vision systems in the industrial automation, inspection, automotive and autonomous vehicle segments is experiencing rapid growth.

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Telco sensors in the transport industry
September 2013, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Telco’s SM 9000 series is a high powered self contained, thru-beam photoelectric sensor line that offers superior optical performance and power with a sensing range of 70 metres with high excess gain. ...

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Daimler opts for Simatic MV440
September 2013, Siemens South Africa
Engine hood and body shell inseparably linked by Siemens code reading system.

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Baumer's next generation optical sensors
September 2013, Temperature Controls
Baumer has expanded its range of NextGen sensors, with the O300 following from the introduction of the O500. Both series of optical sensors offer the similar performance, while the small O300 is especially ...

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Shrink sleeve labelling at high speed
September 2013, Turck Banner Southern Africa
To meet production demands, large scale bottlers rely on automated equipment operating at high speeds over prolonged periods of intense use. Equipment accuracy and consistency are essential to maintain ...

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Reliable colour detection at variable distances
September 2013
Several colours can be simultaneously evaluated with Wenglor’s new OFP401P0189 colour sensor, even at minimal distance changes. The sensor operates with white light and is distinguished by the intuitive ...

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Photoelectric sensor for industrial conveying applications
September 2013, ifm - South Africa
The newly developed photoelectric OI cube sensor from ifm electronic is distinguished by long ranges up to 800 mm for diffuse targets and up to 15 m for retro-reflective types. For diffuse type sensors, ...

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Pixel counter for inspection applications
September 2013, ifm - South Africa
The O2V efector dualis pixel counter from ifm electronic is suited for use throughout the manufacturing process in a variety of inspection and error-proofing applications. It analyses the area of the ...

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High accuracy current transducers
September 2013
LEM has introduced the LA 130-150 series of current transducers for use in motor drives, inverters, power supplies and general industrial applications. These printed circuit board (PCB) mounted devices ...

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RFID-based evaluation unit for conveying applications
September 2013, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), ifm - South Africa
ifm electronic has introduced the DTE100 RFID evaluation unit with an integrated Profibus-DP interface. Also featuring a web server, the new RFID system platform can be used in production to track tooling, ...

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Sensors for level measurement of conductive liquids and pastes
September 2013
ASSTech has introduced the new level sensor from Rechner to deal with the problems of conductive adhesive liquids and pastes, often a challenge for manufacturers of products such as vegetable oils, vinegar, ...

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Novec 1230 fire protection system
September 2013, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation
The Novec 1230 fire protection fluid is a low global warming Halon replacement for use as a gaseous fire suppression agent. It is a sustainable choice for clean fire protection where water from a fire ...

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Safety laser scanners vs safety mats
August 2013, SICK Automation Southern Africa
Which one to choose?

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Telco sensors in the packaging industry
August 2013, Gail Norton Instrumentation
Telco Sensors provide the packaging industry with photoelectric sensor solutions for challenging applications. The sensor solution experience and problem solving spans various fields including packaging, ...

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Machine vision for packaging inspection
August 2013, Westplex
Machine vision (camera based inspection) is an invaluable tool for packaging related quality control functions, and, with over a decade of experience, Westplex is well positioned to deliver reliable, ...

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Celesco’s PT9420 linear position sensor
August 2013, ATI Systems
The PT9420 sensor from Celesco Transducers is built to operate in virtually any type of environment. This sensor is used in a wide variety of industries from material handling to water management to hydraulic ...

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Alarms and LED beacons from AC/DC Dynamics
August 2013
AC/DC Dynamics offers a wide range of industrial electronic alarms and light beacons in a variety of shapes, colours, sounds and configurations. The range offers various options from flashing patterns ...

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Fast response light curtains
August 2013, Countapulse Controls
The Leuze CML 720 Series offers an extremely fast response time of 30 μs per beam, allowing these light curtains to detect even the fastest processes with ease. The beam spacing of up to 5 mm means ...

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Flowjam for detecting bulk solid flows
August 2013
SWR Engineering’s FlowJam detects bulk solid flows with regard to material movement. The FlowJam distinguishes between material flow, material jam and standstill. It is ideal for monitoring, for example, ...

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