By leveraging sensor technology, manufacturers can gain valuable insights into their production processes, enabling them to identify areas for improvement, reduce downtime, and boost overall productivity.
The new wireless handheld RFID scanner from Balluff delivers the benefit of reading/writing RFID tags as well as 1D/2D barcode reading and an NFC antenna in the familiar shape of a smartphone.
Traditional LED and laser scanners have been the go-to solution for reading barcodes, but with advancements in technology, new possibilities have emerged.
Today, there are literally thousands of iterations of car options, drastically increasing the need for tracking and traceability of all parts that go into the cars. How do you ensure that the components going into vehicles are the correct ones?
In this article, Adis Hamilic analyzes the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of both protocols to help you choose the right communication standard for your industrial application.
With 12-megapixel resolution and a frame rate of up to nine images per second, the new 3D stereo camera from Balluff enables highly accurate 3D image processing.
IO-Link offers a flexible and standardized communication platform for connecting sensors and actuators in industrial automation systems. Its ease of use, configurability, and diagnostic capabilities make it a popular choice for modern industrial applications.
Standard inductive proximity sensors are used across the automation industry for metal detection applications and are generally reliable in these operations. But issues arise when switching from steel to other metals like copper, brass, or aluminum.