Toposens GmbH is officially releasing its new Ultrasonic Echolocation Sensor for 3D Collision Avoidance. The industrial-grade sensor development kit, called ECHO ONE DK, is the next level development based on the company’s proven 3D ultrasonic technology, which mimics a bat’s echolocation techniques. Unlike existing sensor technologies that can be negatively impacted by lighting conditions or […]
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Modular instant and metal contacts for pneumatic connections
Mencom announces an improved version of the MIXO modular pneumatic connection system that uses a new self-extinguishing thermoplastic insert and metal contacts. The new MIXO system not only allows more frequent mating cycles for compressed air distribution systems but also guarantees better mechanical resistance, increased airflow for transmitting dry and compressed air in pneumatic systems. […]
Right-angle LVDTs work in environments with contaminants and tight spaces
Newtek offers right-angle versions of its LVDT position sensors that provide highly accurate linear displacement feedback in dirty environments containing sawdust, dirt, and grease that can contaminate conventional linear position sensors. These right angle LVDTs offer ongoing reliability amid flying sawdust, chunks of wood, grease, and caustic materials found within the pulp and paper mills, […]
Raspberry Pi-based PLCs run industrial controller apps
Kontron expands its PiXtend product range by supporting the engineering software logi.CAD 3 from the company logi.cals and the Spider Control I4.0 Integration Suite from iniNet. With Pi-Tron and PiXtend, the advantages of the Raspberry Pi can be combined with the engineering platform logi.CAD 3 from logi.cals. Sophisticated control applications for industrial automation solutions can be […]
RTOS supports 11th Gen Intel Core, Intel Celeron MPUs
Wind River announced support for Intel Atom x6000 Series and Intel Pentium and Celeron N and J Series processors and 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Celeron processors. This development is part of a multi-year effort to optimize Wind River software for Intel industrial system-on-a-chip offerings (SoCs). The industry-leading VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS), a part of Wind River […]
Small SBCs carry 11th generation Intel core U-series and Celeron 6000 series MPUs
Kontron launches a new 3.5″ single-board computer, named 3.5″-SBC-TGL, powered by 11th Generation Intel Core U-Series and Celeron 6000 Series processors (Code Name: Tiger Lake UP3), to help system developers build a low-latency, graphics-demanding, and AI-enabled embedded system for smart retail, industrial automation, smart city, healthcare or similar IoT / AIoT related applications. Besides the […]
Ultra-thin force/torque sensor targets compact, high-precision apps
ATI Industrial Automation has developed the ultra-thin Mini43LP Force/Torque Sensor, providing high-precision force sensing in a rugged, yet compact transducer. At less than 8 mm tall, the newest member of ATI’s force/torque sensor product family is uniquely suited for smaller automated applications. The low-profile sensor body allows users to optimize their work envelope and preserve […]
TNC and RP-TNC cable assemblies add ultra-miniature connectivity
Amphenol RF is pleased to expand its connectivity options to include standard and waterproof IP‐rated cable assemblies with TNC and RP‐TNC configurations. These assemblies are designed using 1.13 mm micro coax cable and feature the ultra-miniature AMC4 connector on one end. The other end is terminated with either a TNC or RP-TNC rear mount bulkhead […]
LED driver with 4.5-75-V input designed for auto/industrial/med apps
Taiwan Semiconductor announces the introduction of the TS19503 single-channel, continuous conduction, hysteretic mode converter for driving single or multiple LEDs. Featuring best-in-class 4.5-75V input and 2A output, the TS19503 offers up to 97% efficiency and 2% accuracy over a wide range of external conditions. AEC-Q100 qualification assures high reliability while the hysteretic (bang-bang) control technique […]
Large-format holographic touch screens target industrial apps
Holo Industries LLC has expanded its line of Holographic TouchTM solutions to include large-format, contactless holographic systems for machines, factories, and other rugged industrial applications. The holographic image is clear and precise, and Holo’s user interface (UI), is accurate and responsive, providing zero latency with an impressive 50 millisecond response time, even when the operator […]