Photo of Baumer encoder transmitting data to the Baumer Sensor Suite, appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

Baumer Sensor Suite Now Supports CANopen Interface

Baumer, experts in sensor technology, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing, has announced the most recent upgrade of its Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) software to include support for the CANopen interface. The PC-based Baumer Sensor Suite has over 6,000 end-users in industrial applications. It facilitates the easy evaluation, selection, and parameterization of […]

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Zebra Technologies Unveils Industrial Scanner for AI and 3D Sensors, photo appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

Zebra Technologies Unveils Industrial Scanner for AI and 3D Sensors

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the global market introduction of its FS42 fixed industrial scanner and 3S Series 3D sensors. These innovations aim to enhance operational efficiencies within secure AI technology innovation and industrial automation applications. The FS42 fixed industrial scanner, featuring Zebra Aurora Focus™ for quick set-up and deployment, incorporates a neural processing unit […]

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OMNIVISION Unveils CMOS Global Shutter Image Sensors for machine vision applications, an image appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly.

OMNIVISION Unveils CMOS Global Shutter Image Sensors

OMNIVISION, a global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch and display technology, has announced the launches of two new CMOS global shutter (GS) image sensors, the models OG05B1B and OG01H1B. The sensors excel in shutter efficiency and low-light performance. They are ideal for various demanding machine vision-related applications, including vision-guided […]

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AT-Automation Technology GmbH high speed, high precision 3D sensors, the XCS series for advanced machine vision applications, in an article appearing on Industrial Automation Monthly.

New 3D Sensor Series from AT-Automation Technology

AT-Automation Technology GmbH, headquartered in Bad Oldesloe, Germany, has announced the global launch of its XCS Series, a family of high-speed, high-precision 3D sensors for advanced machine vision applications. The XCS Series features an optimized laser that produces a homogeneous line thickness, enabling the precise scanning of smaller structures and components. The laser, protected by […]

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Micro-Epsilon's extended range surfaceCONTROL high-precision 3D snapshot measurement sensors. Photo appearing in an article on Electronics Industry Monthly

New Wider Range Micro-Epsilon Precision 3D Snapshot Sensors

UK-based precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has expanded its surfaceCONTROL range of high-precision 3D snapshot measurement sensors, catering to a broader spectrum of automated, inline measurements for object geometry, shape, and surface quality. The new surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 offers an extended measuring range of 240 mm and a measurement area of up to 245 x 180 mm. […]

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Photo of the Littelfuse 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

Littelfuse Introduces Ultra-Miniature Magnetic Reed Switches

The Chicago, Illinois-headquartered Littelfuse, Inc., a global leader in circuit protection, electronic switches, and automotive sensors, has unveiled its new 59177 Series, a family of ultra-miniature over-molded magnetic reed switches designed for applications where space is at a premium. The 59177 Series reed switches measure a mere 9.0 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm (0.354” […]

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ST New ToF Sensors support mobile robotics applications

New STMicroelectronics ToF Sensors Support Mobile Robotics

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), whose innovative products support customers across a broad spectrum of sensing applications, has introduced an all-in-one, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) module with market-leading 2.3k resolution. Even before its first commercial availability, the product was revealed as an early design win for the world’s smallest 500k-pixel indirect Time-of-Flight […]

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