Sensors

Articles

How Two-in-One Encoders Deliver Robot Accuracy

The ability of two-in-one encoders to provide motor feedback and position measurement in one device are critical to the space and safety needs of collaborative robots.

Vision System Detects Wrinkles on Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Dave Dozer

How Smart Process Sensors Benefit Discrete Manufacturing

Kevin Kakascik

HWL Applies Artificial Intelligence to Robotic Material Handling

Figure 1. Diagonal graduation tracks. Source: Heidenhain

How Multiple Degrees of Freedom Encoders Deliver High Accuracy

Brian Zlororzycki, Heidenhain

While OEMs can use several single-axis encoders to measure different directions, doing so is more complex than using pre-integrated and tested multiple degrees of freedom encoders...

An exploded view of Pepperl+Fuchs' SmartRunner Explorer 3D time-of-flight vision sensor technology.

Vision Sensors for Inspection, Packaging and Robotics

David Greenfield, editor in chief

Pepperl+Fuchs’ VOS 2D and SmartRunner Explorer 3D vision sensors highlight onboard processing and pre-calibrated capabilities for immediate use.

Beckhoff's new cameras feature flexible mounting options, a bandwidth of up to 2.5 Gbit/s and are tailored to industrial PCs.

Beckhoff Adds Cameras and Lighting to Vision Portfolio

David Greenfield, editor in chief

Along with the TwinCAT automation software, Beckhoff’s new cameras and lighting create an integrated machine vision and control system.

Renishaw Introduces New Products for Robotic Systems

The new RCS product line from Renishaw targets issues associated with manual set-up, calibration and maintenance of robots.

A vibration sensor can reveal if a motor is misaligned to a pump or there are other alignment problems.

Vibration Sensor Monitoring

Understanding the role vibration sensors play in proactive maintenance applications is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime.

Bosch Rexroth Showcases its Adaptable Robot Effector

David Greenfield, editor in chief

The new Smart Flex Effector from Bosch Rexroth is a sensor-based compensation unit for industrial robots and Cartesian systems with an active measuring function in six degrees...

Fraunhofer Institute used a Mitsubishi Electric robotic arm, an optical laser scanner and a controller equipped with AI software to develop an AI-driven grinding system for Düspohl, a German manufacturer of wrapping machines. Source: Frauenhofer Institute

Top Industrial Machine Vision Applications

David Greenfield, editor in chief

From detecting difficult-to-find flaws and missing components to expanding robot applications and improving palletizing operations, machine vision technologies are rapidly moving...

Products

4K 3D Profile Laser Line Profile Sensor

Teledyne DALSA

The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096...

3D Volume Sensor

Banner Engineering Corp.

The ZMX series 3D time of flight sensor provides a single sensor for volume monitoring. The ZMX sensor is installed over the bin to be filled and through the use of digital imaging...