Time-of-flight sensor with 10 metre range July 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck Banner’s versatile Q5X Series high power, multi-function laser sensor delivers best-in-class laser sensor performance and very high excess gain for a wide variety of applications.
Regulation of water quantities in parts cleaning July 2023, ifm - South Africa A customer of ifm, a manufacturer of automated laundry technology, builds systems for the entire laundry process. These include washing machines used on cruise ships. The technically treated seawater used to supply fresh water to the machines places special demands on the flow sensors used.
Dynamic inclinometers with switching output July 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck Banner’s inclinometers, with a combined MEMS and gyroscope signal for moving applications, are now also available with a switching output. They are perfect for the automotive industry, machine building, logistics and mobile equipment.
Smart in Sensing June 2023, WIKA Instruments WIKA has introduced a new concept to underpin its global strategy for the coming years. First launched at this year’s Hannover Messe exhibition, Smart in Sensing is poised to take the company to a new level of service.
Predictive maintenance of motors and gearboxes on large cranes June 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa The global port industry is experiencing significant growth, and more businesses are turning towards automated solutions to predict if motors or gears are beginning to fail.
Short-range radar sensor for robust object detection June 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa For short-range object detection, you can now tackle the toughest detection applications with the new versatile and robust K50R radar sensor from Turck Banner.
Network connectivity solved in automated container ports June 2023 When BTG needed its IRM400 range of positioning measurement systems to send real-time data over different industrial networks, they found Anybus from HMS Networks. And that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Networked beer tanks June 2023, Instrotech A level measurement with a remote transmitter is highly practical for detecting hazards and other level and fill-level applications. Take pubs, for instance, where an emptying beer tank could be equally dangerous.
Precise pH measurement for water treatment plant June 2023, Senseca The GPHU014 pH transducer has a robust housing, is simple to use, and can be easily integrated into existing systems without requiring special operating experience, thereby eliminating the need for plant personnel training.
The greenhouse of the future June 2023, ifm - South Africa Feeding the world’s population, despite limited resources, is a task that requires ever more arable land and fresh water. Highly automated vertical farms could be the future of agriculture.
Modular automotive production line with decentralised control June 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa Polish system integrator, Smart Automation has developed and implemented a modular production line with decentralised control, for an automotive supplier, using a wide range of products from the Turck portfolio.
Hydrogen detector for real-time monitoring May 2023 Hyundai Kefico has launched a hydrogen leak detector that provides reliable real-time monitoring. To achieve maximum durability even in the harshest environments, the company relies on Sensirion sensors.
Ultra high purity transducer August 2023, WIKA Instruments WIKA’s WUD-2x-E model is a compact, ultra-high-purity transducer for high-accuracy pressure measurement of ultrapure gases in the semiconductor industry.
Increased efficiency in metal panels handling May 2023, ifm - South Africa One of Germany’s leading automotive manufacturers uses various vision systems in its factories in order to continu¬ously implement more efficient transport routes.
Paving the way for way for ultra-fast sustainable computers May 2023, Editor's Choice The discovery of new quantum materials with magnetic properties are believed to pave the way for ultra-fast and considerably more energy-efficient computers and mobile devices.
Telco sensors for blocked /empty chute detection May 2023, Gail Norton Instrumentation In most industries there is a problem with photoelectric sensors, as the highly contaminated environments make them difficult to operate and sense reliably. Telco overcomes this through its powerful high-performance infrared sensors that ensure penetration of harsh pollution and guarantee reliable detection.
Ensuring optimal milk quantity and quality May 2023, ifm - South Africa An international OEM and plant constructor for the food industry also produces automatic milking systems. These allow cows to be milked without human interference.
Ultra-compact high resolution code reader Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, Omron Electronics OMRON’s MicroHAWK range has been expanded with the V440-F, a barcode reader that achieves high-volume, high-speed reading of the smallest codes. This field-configurable barcode reader is able to read ...
Vibration diagnostics in the field Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, ifm - South Africa The VSE9xx diagnostic system can be mounted directly in the field thanks to its robust IP67 housing. The system can evaluate up to four dynamic signals and forward the data via Ethernet or fieldbus. Two ...
Length and speed measurement Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, Atlas Industrial Systems Atlas Industrial Systems will showcase turnkey solutions in the measurement of length and speed at Stand B520. On show will be the newest technology from Germany-based supplier, Polytec, in the form of ...
