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Introduction to Industrial Sensors

Introduction to Industrial Sensors

Industrial sensors can be found in nearly every modern industrial process, regardless of complexity. Learn the history, evolution, and variety of sensors that make manufacturing the modern marvel we see today.


Cognex Elevates Machine Vision with AI-driven Edge Technology

Cognex Elevates Machine Vision with AI-driven Edge Technology

Cognex has released its latest in machine vision, the In-Sight 2800 Detector, with artificial intelligence on an edge device, cutting out the need for expensive networking and computing hardware.


News Mar 15, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart’s latest version of its VISOR Robotic URCap application demonstrates the flexibility and ease of use required by modern factories, where demands and product lines shift rapidly.


News Mar 01, 2023 by Seth Price
 Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D sensing devices.


News Jan 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Keyence Rolls Out Telecentric Lenses for Inline Measurement

Keyence Rolls Out Telecentric Lenses for Inline Measurement

Using a telecentric optical system, Keyence's new TM-X5000 series for automated dimensional measurements aims to enhance quality control in manufacturing with greater accuracy and speed.


News Jan 19, 2023 by Seth Price
Siemens Sets its Sights on Global Food Security and Sustainability

Siemens Sets its Sights on Global Food Security and Sustainability

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation technologies to nontraditional farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability of food production.


News Jan 17, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Robot Motion Command Types: Understanding Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement

Robot Motion Command Types: Understanding Linear, Joint, and Arc Movement

Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the Dots. Linear, joint, and circular motion commands affect robot movement differently, each meant to be used in certain settings.


New Materials to Solve Challenges: Re-visualizing LIDAR Sensors

New Materials to Solve Challenges: Re-visualizing LIDAR Sensors

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough research led by Phlux Technology, using innovative materials to solve barriers to progress.


News Dec 07, 2022 by David Peterson
Automated and On Track: What is Total Laboratory Automation?

Automated and On Track: What is Total Laboratory Automation?

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn about what TLA is, its components, and what to consider before replacing a traditional laboratory.


AI-based Machine Vision: A Vision Sensor that Teaches Itself

AI-based Machine Vision: A Vision Sensor that Teaches Itself

SensoPart has recently developed and released a new AI-based vision system, utilizing their advanced VISOR Object vision sensor, a system with advanced vision capabilities for detection and quality control.


News Nov 18, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Modular Vision Tunnels with Edge Intelligence for Enhanced Logistics

Modular Vision Tunnels with Edge Intelligence for Enhanced Logistics

Cognex released a new, virtually indestructible handheld barcode reader for printed labels and a modular inspection tunnel utilizing edge intelligence for the logistics industry.


News Nov 10, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
PLC Discrete Inputs

PLC Discrete Inputs

Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing. In this Control Automation video, we discuss the wiring process for buttons, switches, and discrete sensors, applicable to virtually every PLC.


Creating a More Sensible Industrial Robot: The Sense of Touch

Creating a More Sensible Industrial Robot: The Sense of Touch

Using advanced sensing technology, robotic skin allows grippers and manipulators to “feel” and handle objects without damaging them. While emulating human touch is still in its infancy, it does show promise for future applications.


Plastic Waste is Filling Landfills and Oceans - Is AI the Answer?

Plastic Waste is Filling Landfills and Oceans - Is AI the Answer?

AMP Robotics is developing a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence-based automation solution for identifying and processing film and flexible packaging in material recovery facilities.


News Nov 04, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Highlights from AMR and Logistics Week 2022

Highlights from AMR and Logistics Week 2022

The latest innovations in autonomous mobile robot vehicle technology were displayed at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022 show and included presentations from Boston Dynamics and Amazon Robotics, certification program expansions from InOrbit, and faster handling from OTTO Motors.


News Oct 24, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
What’s New at Teledyne? Latest Technologies for Improved Machine Vision

What’s New at Teledyne? Latest Technologies for Improved Machine Vision

Teledyne Technologies has released two new products for improved machine vision—the AxCIS series line scanners and the Forge 5GigE area scanners.


News Oct 06, 2022 by Seth Price
Using Remote Guidance In Agriculture to Meet Global Food Supply Needs

Using Remote Guidance In Agriculture to Meet Global Food Supply Needs

Discover the nature of remote guidance systems in the world of automated agriculture as they are used to accommodate labor shortages, maintain the world’s food supply, and elevate the efficiency and sustainability of farming.


News Sep 27, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Uncontrolled Machine Vision Lighting for Infrared and Robots

Uncontrolled Machine Vision Lighting for Infrared and Robots

Ambient light, reflection, and transparent objects can all cause difficulties during machine vision applications. Learn about these issues and some potential solutions to better ensure safety and quality.


LMI Technologies’ All-in-one 3D Smart Sensor Solution

LMI Technologies’ All-in-one 3D Smart Sensor Solution

LMI Technologies has developed the Gocator 2600, a 3D smart sensor laser line profiler that provide customers with improved plant efficiency in order to reduce costs and improve production processes for their customers.  


News Aug 31, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Consumer Data in an AI World: Restaurants, Shopping, and Machine Vision

Consumer Data in an AI World: Restaurants, Shopping, and Machine Vision

PreciTaste’s artificial intelligence-based platform and Shopic’s clip-on smart cart device provide consumers with an enhanced shopping experience but also bring about concerns of shopper privacy and security.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida