Pack Expo 2012: Full array of 1D/2D readers, vision systems

Through its acquisition of Siemens’ machine vision systems business, Microscan has added to its 1D and 2D bar-code reading capabilities the ability to verify the integrity of labels and packages with machine vision systems.

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Nov 29th, 2012

Pod Pack now operates 14 packaging lines producing half a dozen formats with contract packaging customers including all the big national brands, local regional brands, hospitals, schools, foodservice, and anywhere else you can imagine.

Coffee Pod Co-Packer Realizes Perks of ERP System

Between limiting downtime, speeding up throughput, and a host of soon-to-be realized improvements via ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software data harvesting, Pod Pack is making the most of its new ERP system.

Z-Trak2 Family of 3D Profile Sensors Delivers up to 45K profiles/sec

Introducing Z-Trak2 from Teledyne Imaging for high-speed, in-line height measurement and inspection applications using 5GigE.

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New GigE and USB3 cameras designed for use in challenging lighting conditions

Teledyne Imaging expands its GigE and USB3 camera portfolio with third generation Sony Pregius sensors.

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Non-Contact Sensor for Measurement of Speed and Length

The Speetec is a sensor solution for moving materials in a linear path and special processes.

The extensive fork sensor product range with the new GSX14E combined fork sensor.

Two in One: Leuze Presents the GSX, the World's First Combined Fork Sensor

The GSX combined fork sensor from Leuze combines the advantages light and ultrasonic sensors. The GSX sensor is exceptionally suitable for labeling machines used in the packaging industry

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FS Series GigE Vision Line Scan Camera

This machine vision camera from Omron Automation is designed to be compact and features Power over Ethernet, allowing for power and data transferred over a single Ethernet cable.

Weld Immune Magnetic Field Sensor For Intelligent Position Feedback

Balluff Sensor Detects Magnetic Field Interference, Stops False Triggering

Magnetic field sensor delivers system and signal stability in welding environments.

Advantech’s WISE-S100 Intelligent Stack Light Monitoring Sensor Provides Complete OEE Solution

The WISE-S100 touts a one-size-fits-all design can detect and indicate several simultaneous operational states through the use of light states such as light on, light off, slow blinking, and fast blinking.

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New CLHS Cameras Engineered for True High-Performance Image Capture

Teledyne Dalsa expands the Falcon4-CLHS camera portfolio with high-performance Teledyne e2v Lince 11.2M CMOS sensors.

Rutronik Develops First Development Kit for AI-based Applications to Implement Edge Intelligence

The first development kit developed by Rutronik, the RUTDevKit-STM32L5, is a complete solution for AI- based applications running on an MCU platform.

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SMAC Measurement Tool Replaces Height Gauges

SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has released details on their upcoming Measurement Tool available in Q3, 2020.

Energy Analyzers for Industrial Analyzers

The EM50 energy analyzer from Carlo Gavazzi can be used with standard current transformers, Rogowski coils, 333 mV current sensors, and 80 mA current sensors for Measurement Canada versions.

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Miniature Strain Sensors Measure Large Forces Even in Confined Spaces

Baumer's Miniature Strain Sensors are based on the strain gauge technology with a strain gauge and a strain body, making the miniature strain sensor suitable for static as well as dynamic applications.

Configurable 2D and 3D Machine Vision System driven by Sick AppSpace

Sick's 2D and 3D Machine Vision System powered by Sick AppSpace allows users to solve specific sensor applications, even without programming skills, by configuring and linking pre-defined function blocks in a data flow.

Day one of go live with the upgraded ERP system at Avery’s manufacturing site in Northampton, UK.

ERP Upgrade Enables Direct-to-Consumer Model for Avery

QAD’s latest cloud-based enterprise resource planning system has helped Avery better integrate its operations to provide the flexibility needed to depart from its traditional big box pallet model.

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Teledyne’s New SWIR Line Scan Camera Enables Defect Detection Beyond the Visible

The first SWIR line scan camera from Teledyne DALSA offers up to 74 dB dynamic range and spectral response from 950 to 1700 nm.

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Component Carrier Now Replacing Flexible PCBs

The mechanical fixation of these circuit boards is highly complex. Harting has developed a new product based on 3D-MID technology capable of replacing flexible circuit boards.

New Single Board Computer Extends Life, Updates Processing and Communications Technology, and Saves Cost and Power for VXS-based Systems

New NXP QorIQ T2081-based rugged 6U VXS single board computer from Abaco Systems is designed for applications demanding reliability, like critical industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.

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Rolling Shutter Sensor IMX183 Now Available as IDS board-level Cameras

The uEye SE camera variants from IDS are now available with 20 MP sensor.

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Advantech Launches WISE-2410 LoRaWAN Smart Vibration Sensor

The Wise-2410 LoRaWAN Smart Vibration Sensor monitors surface temperatures of machines and autonomously calculates their vibration characteristics, helping factory owners and admins analyze data and plan for proactive or preventative maintenance.

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Teledyne e2v Expands its Emerald Image Sensor Family

The Emerald 3.2 MP CMOS image sensor from Teledyne e2c is designed for use in security, drones, and embedded and traditional machine vision.

SICK Adds Flagship Safety Light Curtain, DETEC4, to United States Production Lines

Local US production enables a flexible and fast response to customer needs.

Long-Range Proximity Sensors with IO-link

Omron’s E2EW Series of metal face proximity sensors help cut downtime with durable construction and long sensing range.

Wire-Actuated Position Sensor Conserves Stroke

SIKO’s SGH10L position sensor is for applications where almost no stroke loss is acceptable when integrating the sensor into the cylinder.

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32k TDI Camera Delivers High Resolution

The Linea HS 32k camera uses two 16k/5 µm TDI arrays with pixel offset to capture two 16k/5 µm images in real time, which are then reconstructed to achieve a higher resolution image of 32k/2.5 µm.

Modular Industrial Displays Minimize Lifecycle Cost

RXi modular industrial displays and panel PC products from Emerson provide high performance even in harsh and difficult operating environments.

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Ultrasonic Gas Flowmeter has Integrated Pressure and Temperature Sensors

The Proline Prosonic Flow G 300/500 flowmeter from Endress+Hauser is available as a compact version (Proline 300), or as a remote version (Proline 500) with up to four inputs and outputs.

Expanded Range of Intrinsically Safe Sensors

Expanded Portfolio from Balluff is approved for ATEX Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22.

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Temperature Calibrator for Long Sensors

The CTC-652 from Ametek STC is the tallest of JOFRA’s CTC Series calibrators with a 200 mm insert.

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Long Stroke Heavy Duty Linear Position Sensors

The LRL-27 Series of contactless linear position sensors from Alliance Sensors Group are designed for factory automation systems and a variety of heavy duty industrial or commercial applications.

Strain Gauge Load Cell Transmitters are Easy to Configure

Acromag’s TT351 load cell and strain gauge signal conditioners use software to quickly select from a wide variety of sensor measurement options.

Thermal Cameras From Teledyne DALSA are Ideal for Non-contact Fever Screening

New Calibir GXM640 radiometric thermal cameras capture sensitive, accurate temperature data.