Kamax eliminated fragmented shop floor data by deploying light grid sensors and AWS-connected edge gateways to free up ...

http://www.omron.com/oeiQuantifying exact performance specifications for factory-automation laser sensors is a task that should be science instead of art ...

Advancements in environmental sensing have played an important role in smart factories, automobiles, medical wearables and other end equipment in which electrification is becoming more common. In ...

Avoiding the deluge of data created by the deployment of too many sensors requires a more considered approach to sensor selection and integration. Ideally, sensors should deliver just enough ...

Today, many of the largest manufacturers populate their plants with sensors to continuously monitor their operations and prevent any interruptions in production. These sensors are also placed on ...

Some of the greatest safety concerns come from the simplest mistakes. Leaving a safety guard open (such as a door, flap, or hood) comes to mind immediately. Experienced operators know this is an ...

Onboard sensors and wireless data transmission technologies (telematics) have been used to measure machine health and performance since the early 1980s. Development in these areas has led to a ...

Sensors at left (top to bottom): Heat flux (TFX), in-mold dielectric (Lambient), ultrasonic (Univ. of Augsburg), disposable dielectric (Synthesites) and microwire (AvPro) in between penny and ...