Connected production environments offer faster process flows, comprehensive traceability, and continuous improvement opportunities thanks to IIoT solutions. Digital networking also opens up efficiency gains and the ability to control equipment remotely. The high-tech environment of state-of-the-art laboratories is a prime example.

CMTH continuously records humidity and temperature in production and storage areas and outputs the values via IO-Link or as a switching signal. Turck's CMTH combined humidity and temperature sensor is now available in a compact variant with improved IIoT integration for smart condition monitoring applications. With a length of only 57 mm and an operating temperature range from -40 to +100 °C, the IP67 sensor in an M12 housing can even be used in challenging environments.

RFID makes production and logistics processes highly transparent, from incoming goods to production and warehousing right through to shipping – an ideal solution also for the efficient management of returnable transport items (RTIs).

Visevi Robotics offers novel vision-based encoders ViseJoint now for generic angular measurement applications without sensors on the joint. Measurement of one or multiple joints is performed remotely, using a computer vision software and a camera that looks onto the joints from a distance. The solution can be used for smart robots.

The leading trade fair for sensor and measurement technology SENSOR+TEST will take place in Nuremberg from May 10-12, 2022. Participants can expect three days of pure technology and lots of exciting topics along the entire measurement technology chain.

Whether for dip coating basins or container ports – radar technology offers clear benefits over alternative solutions using ultrasonic or optical sensor technology in many application fields. However, radar sensors have rarely been used to date for distance or level measurements in production and logistics. With its LRS+ and DR-M30 radar sensors, Turck now offers efficient solutions for demanding applications in these areas as well. The browser-based Turck Radar Monitor visualizes the signal...

Intelligent one-stop solution for cloud-based plant monitoring reduces downtimes and relieves maintenance specialists. The specialists from 5thIndustry GmbH and endiio have presented an end-to-end solution for the efficient integration of condition monitoring data into daily maintenance processes. endiio supplied its energy-autonomous wireless sensor modules for this purpose.

Ethernet I/O modules of the WISE‑7500 series: From electrical signal to smart sensor/actuator. "If the motor has started and the temperature is greater than 90 °C, then switch on the cooling and send an alarm email to the technician." These and similar "control tasks" can be performed by the Ethernet I/O modules of the WISE-7500 series.

Turck is presenting the world's only HF read/write head with Ex-m protection for contactless identification in explosion-protected areas.

Turck's inclinometers with IO-Link combine MEMS and gyroscope signals for moving applications and allow fast, reliable measurement even when subject to mechanical interference.

Pushing the performance envelope with advanced edge-based hardware, Sfera Labs has introduced its latest multi-sensor module. The Exo Sense Pi leverages Raspberry Pi 4 computing capabilities. This compact wall-mount unit features a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 processor running at up to 1.5 GHz, which is way beyond what other sensor modules on the market can deliver.

Compact 29×29 mm industrial cameras with Sony Pregius S sensors up to 24 MP. Baumer is expanding its CX series with the 4th Sony CMOS sensor generation Pregius S with up to 24 megapixel resolution. Thanks to a pixel size of mere 2.74 µm and backside illumination pixel architecture, the camera has a very compact design (29 × 29 mm) and offers very high resolutions with excellent image quality and improved sensitivity for stable image evaluations.

Capacitive silicone force sensor SXTSC1 by Sateco. Through its subsidiary, Sateco XT AG, Sateco is breaking new ground and adding the capacitive silicone sensor SXTSC1 to its portfolio of established keypad systems. The elastomer sensor works according to the capacitive operating principle and can continuously measure both touch and compressive force.

Turck has added the world's first inductive sensors for detecting Carbon fiber reinforced polymer to its portfolio. Turck has developed the world's first inductive sensors for detecting carbon fibers. The sensor series detects both carbon fibers as well as pressed CFRP parts.

Save energy and costs, accelerate decarbonisation, prevent damage, check terrain: Seek Thermal's Compact and Reveal models can be used in many ways. The thermal imaging cameras of the Compact and Reveal series from the Californian company Seek Thermal combine a multitude of functions in a very small space. The Compact, Compact XR and CompactPro models are about the size of a USB stick and are available for iOS and Android devices.

The leading trade fair for sensor and measurement technology SENSOR+TEST will take place digitally from 4-6 May 2021. On the three days of the trade fair, participants can expect a plethora of exciting topics dealing with the entire spectrum of measuring technology.

Smart data through decentralized pre-processing, IO-Link and cloud services – with this integrated concept Turck enables efficient solutions for Industry 4.0 and IIoT. End-to-end bidirectional communication down to the sensor/actuator level and with access to additional data – IO-Link increases the potential of industrial cloud services. Turck is combining both technologies and is thus opening up different possibilities of process optimization for users. For example, the simplification of...

There are many reasons for the excessive build-up of heat in control cabinets. Designers can often minimize the dangers resulting from incorrectly arranged devices or poor ventilation in advance. However, specific condition monitoring is needed for external factors and device anomalies. Turck‘s IM18-CCM cabinet guard now provides a smart solution for processing sensor data via Ethernet in the IIoT.

Turck's IO-Link system box, consisting of I/O module, sensors and indicator light enables users to discover the benefits of the communication standard. Turck is now offering a compact starter kit for users wishing to discover the benefits of the IO-Link digital communication protocol. The IO-Link devices contained in the box enable interested users to set up their own system and thus gain hands-on experience in the technology.

dSPACE and Velodyne Lidar Inc. have entered into a partnership to accelerate future developments of lidar technologies for autonomous driving. To this end, dSPACE, a leader and partner for simulation and validation in the automotive industry, has joined the Velodyne program ‘Automated with Velodyne.’ The program aims to accelerate ecosystem interactions and rapidly integrate lidar innovations into a range of autonomous solutions including autonomous driving.

Wherever additional safety is required in an application or machine availability and technical function security need to be significantly increased, redundant systems offer significant advantages. This applies as well to the BTL7 multiple redundant magnetostrictive linear position sensors from Balluff. These are available with the two digital interfaces SSI and start/top.

Climate change requires a rapid rethinking of energy policy worldwide. Renewable energy plays an important role in this context. In Germany, power generation with wind turbines is a key component of the turnaround in energy policy. However, critics fear that the expansion of wind farms will be at the expense of nature. With a solution based on embedded computing technology from Kontron, Fleximaus GmbH is building a bridge between wind power and species conservation.

IO-Link capable sensors for hydraulics, coolant and lubricant and pneumatics monitoring are the future. They are simple to install and configure. Balluff now introduces a new generation of their pressure sensors with display.

The DATAEAGLE Condition Monitoring System (CMS) from Schildknecht records and visualizes sensitive motor data at Murrelektronik, thus contributing to a reliable delivery.