Tag: sensors
VEGA’s impressive level and pressure measurement models at Electra Mining draw much attention
By Diane Silcock
VEGA Instruments – a global leader in the field of measurement technology – recently exhibited at the Electra Mining show. Their working models were a big attraction with VEGA...
IO-Link from ifm offers higher performance with less effort
IO-Link sensors from ifm open up completely new possibilities for the user. From easy and quick setup to additionally available machine monitoring data to process transparency from the machine level to...
Opinion piece: We first have to build this (smart) city
By Thabang Byl, Digital Energy Lead at Schneider Electric
According to a new market research report by Meticulous Research: Smart Cities Market by Solutions (Smart Citizen Services, Smart Environment, Smart Buildings, Smart Transportation,...
Factory automation made easy – with radar sensor VEGAPULS 42
With VEGAPULS 42, VEGA brings its extensive experience with radar measurement technology to factory automation. Equipped with IO-Link and versatile hygienic adapters, the new level sensor meets the key requirements of...
IMT provides innovative maritime solutions
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD), and other organs of state. Armscor’s mandate is to provide the...
Flip the switch and save on electricity this December
While you’re away this December, the last thing on your mind should be a hefty energy bill waiting for you when you get back home.
As electricity prices continue to soar and...
Opening Doors Made Easy—ECHO Radar Motion Sensors
The new radar motion sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs enable automatic doors and gates to be opened reliably and cost-effectively. Based on powerful 24 GHz technology with microprocessor control, the ECHO radar sensors detect people and...
Preventing catastrophic hydraulic systems failure
REGULAR checks or enforced system inspection at the time of shift changes is an excellent practice that should be part of monitoring and analysis to achieve hydraulic systems’ operational efficiency.
The inclusion...
IO-Link Data Communication through to the Cloud
IO-Link Master with OPC UA Interface
The smart combination of the IO-Link sensor interface and the OPC UA communication protocol in a single device gives Pepperl+Fuchs new opportunities to offer complete, seamless,...
IO-Link: Industry 4.0 for everyone
IO-Link is not just gaining increasing acceptance in an ever greater number of applications ‒ the manufacturer-independent communication technology is also an enabler for innovative sensor solutions and supports the global...
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Zero Carbon Charge is looking for landlords to house its EV...
By Larry Claasen
ZERO Carbon Charge is looking for landlords around the country on major routes to house its electric vehicles (EV) charging stations.
The goal...