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Ultrasonic sensors enable automatic stacking turf harvester
August 2022, Instrotech
The AutoStack, and now the AutoStack II, use an automated Ultra Steer system to guide the harvester with precision while the operator watches over all aspects of the harvesting process.

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Condition monitoring sensor with IO-Link
July 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Continuously records humidity and temperature in production and storage areas, and outputs the values via IO-Link or as a switching signal.

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Concentration and viscosity measurements from raw materials to finished products
July 2022
Learn more about Anton Paar’s various solutions through these seven application reports, which cover just a fraction of the company’s portfolio.

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2D/3D profile sensor for weld seam tracking
July 2022
Supporting software can evaluate two- and three-dimensional data from smart cameras, vision systems, profile sensors and IPCs with profile sensors.

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Fibre-optic position sensor
July 2022, ifm - South Africa
With ifm’s new OCF sensor, fingernails and DIN-rails will remain intact during assembly and disassembly, and screwdrivers can stay in the toolbox.

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Standard-compliant differential current transformer
June 2022, Beckhoff Automation
The SCT5564 can be used as a residual current monitor and can measure DC and AC residual currents with up to 100 kHz frequency in the 0 to 2 A range.

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Wire-actuated encoder for crane arms and lifting platforms
May 2022, Instrotech
Siko has solved the challenges presented by such applications with the SG 30 and its very compact, yet robust, design.

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Ultrasonic distance sensor
May 2022
Wenglor’s new ultrasonic distance sensors combine low installation depth and easy integration of the sensor with tried and tested ultrasonic technology, setting new standards in terms of range and integration options.

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Grist for the mill
May 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice
To meet the requirements of Swiss company Bühler with regard to its MHSA grain huller, Turck certified its contactless Li linear position sensor for use in the Ex area. Thanks to its contactless operating principle, the robust sensors are both maintenance-free and wear-free. They offer an impressive performance due to their optimum reproducibility, resolution and linearity over a large temperature range.

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Ex-rated strain gauge transducer
May 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck Banner's IMX12-SG for force measurement applications in hazardous areas achieves response times below 10 ms and can be used as a repeater or signal converter.

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Concentration measurement with process sensors
April 2022
To run chemical reactions in an optimal range and to control product quality, online concentration measurement is required. This ensures a fast intervention in case of concentration variation during ...

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Universal code reader for optimal reliability
April 2022, Pepperl+Fuchs
Camera-based code readers have already proven their worth in reading detailed data for automated processes, with the adaptability to suit many tasks.

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Working hand in hand to meet automotive OEMs’ strict requirements
April 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa, System Integration & Control Systems Design
The LASE Group, producer of machines and assembly cells for the automotive industry, places trust in its close collaboration with Turck Multiprox.

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2D vision sensor
April 2022, ifm - South Africa
Thanks to its integrated daylight filter, ifm’s new Dualis is highly resistant to extraneous light and boasts powerful algorithms to meet demanding requirements.

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3D machine vision camera gives robots human eyesight
March 2022, SICK Automation Southern Africa
The camera integrates easily into existing systems using system integration software, and features easily configurable input and output functionality.

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Draw-wire mechanisms for encoders
March 2022, ifm - South Africa
Adverse effects on distance detection, for example those caused by dirt in the case of optical distance measurement, are mostly eliminated.

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Position sensor for hydraulic cylinders
March 2022, Instrotech
SIKO’s SGH10 draw-wire encoder measures cylinder stroke precisely using Bowden cable sensor technology installed directly in the cylinder.

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Load sensor for weighing, level control, stress and fatigue monitoring
March 2022, Instrotech
Vishay’s Model 178 extensometer is a load sensor designed for force measurement on any load-bearing structure, comprising a total solution for weighing, level control, stress and fatigue monitoring. The ...

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Measuring light grids
March 2022, ifm - South Africa
An evaluation of how many light beams are obstructed, and which ones, is provided and can be used to detect whether the conveyed objects are in the correct and safe transport position.

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Heavy-duty incremental and absolute encoders
February 2022, Vepac Electronics
Wachendorff Automation now offers a heavy-duty variant as part of its range of incremental and absolute encoders.

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