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4 Dimensions of Smart Sensor Technology

Smart Sensors generate and receive data and information which goes beyond traditional switching signals or measured process parameters. They therefore enable substantial increases in efficiency, more flexibility, and better...

Georg Fisher Case Study: Identifying, Gripping and Bin Picking

When it comes to automation solutions, there are two wishes at the top of every company's list: An increase in productivity and less strenuous work for the employees. Georg Fischer in Herzogenburg (Austria) has put both into...

When Machines Can Monitor Themselves

Consistent quality, very few rejects, reliable part and batch tracking, added transparency: The use of vision sensors for quality control directly in the production process offers a number of benefits. Depending on the task at...

Level Sensing for Challenging Applications

Level sensors are an important part of the manufacturing processes in many industries—from food and beverage to pharmaceutical, agricultural to automotive. In many cases, more than one technology can be used to solve the same...

Industry 4.0: Remote Connectivity on the Sensor Level

Remote connectivity with automated manufacturing systems has quickly become a routine requirement across the breadth of the manufacturing industry. And for good reason.  The ability to monitor, program, and diagnose systems...