High-Speed Door Safety System communicates presence with light.
To prevent potential accidents, including collisions between forklifts and workers, LED Virtual VisionÃ-® warns workers when another worker or object is approaching high-speed door from opposite side. Motion sensor on each side of door triggers one strip of red LED lights to flash on opposite side. Typically, LED lights are placed just outside of door's frame on each side but can be set up...
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SMT Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor leverages Filtron(TM) technology.
Supplied in 4 x 2 x 1.1 mm package, VCNL4040 combines IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, signal processing IC, and 16-bit ADC. This 3-in-1 sensor features interrupt function, supports IÃ-²C bus communication interface, and simplifies window and sensor placement in consumer applications. Able to be assembled on main PCB, device can function at any depth or air gap...
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Vishay Intertechnology's VCNL4020X01 Honored With 2014 EEPW Editor's Choice Award
MALVERN, Pa. —Ã- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company's VCNL4020X01 AEC-Q101-qualified, fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor has received a 2014 Editor's Choice Award from Electronic Engineering Product World magazine (EEPW), one of China's leading electronics industry publications. The annual EEPW Editor's Choice Award program is...
Read More »Miniature Photoelectric Sensors are Ideal for Conveyor Systems
Often times, it's easy to forget how much technology simplifies our lives. This is not just true for individuals; it's true for businesses as well, as certain technologies and systems can simplify operations and make companies more efficient. Conveyor systems are a wonderful example of how technology can help companies become more productive, and help ease the burden of employees working on the...
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Speciality Heat Exchangers 101: Considerations for Choosing the Right One for Your Application
Specialty heat exchangers play an important role in a wide variety of industrial applications, and it's crucial to select the correct device for your application. Check out this guide and learn how to choose the right heat exchanger.
Read More »Locon Sensor Systems Sells Revolutionary Products
Locon Sensor Systems is a proud distributor of Contrinex products, and the world will soon find out what we've always known: Contrinex is a reliable and innovative manufacturer of inductive, capacitive and photoelectric sensors used in a variety of applications. So how will the rest of the world find out? Well, we are pleased to share the news that Contrinex is a finalist for the Innovation Prize...
Read More »LED Proximity Switches mount directly to robotic grippers.
Featuring red transmitter LED and adjustable background suppression, Model FT 10-RH offers max scanning range of 70 mm and can be adjusted to different objects without modifications. Fixed focus proximity models are available with background suppression and offer scanning ranges of 15, 30, or 50 mm. Blue light version, with fixed focus 30 mm range, detects light-absorbing objects such as solar...
Read More »Worldsensing and SIGFOX Announce the World's Largest Intelligent Parking Deployment with Micronet, the SIGFOX Network Operator for Russia
LONDON and LABÃËGE, France - The Intelligent Parking solution in Moscow, now in its second year of operation, has proven the success of the combination of Worldsensing's Fastprk solution and cost-effective, low-energy consuming SIGFOX connectivity Fastprk, the intelligent parking solution from Worldsensing, combined with the unique SIGFOX cellular based connectivity offer, has proven its...
Read More »Laser Profile Scanners provide gap measurements.
With compact design and advanced triggering capabilities, gapCONTROL 2611 and 2911 can be integrated into industrial environments, such as welding, joining, and assembly processes. Sensors measure gaps as well as flushness, overlapping, proximity, and height offsets. Included gapCONTROL Setup Software configures sensors, defines metrics, and outputs measurement values. Results can be used, for...
Read More »Proximity Sensor solves smartphone hang-ups.
CombiningÃ- time-of-flight sensor, ambient light sensor die, and infrared emitter, FlightSense™ VL6180 uses proximity measuring technology to calculate distance between smartphone and user, minimizing incidence of dropped calls and enabling innovative interactions with smartphones. IR emitter sends out light pulses,Ã- while light detector picks up reflected pulses, and electronic...
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Photoelectric Sensor has wide detection angle, small blind zone.
Supplied in M18 housing, PA18CAD…WS Series features sensing distance up to 400 mm, detection angle of Ã-
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Tekna Manufacturing LLC Announces NFPA 99 Compliant Model 7200 Multiplace Chamber
Tekna is a leader in Monoplace and Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), offering products that set the standard for quality and innovation. Our new 7200 series of multiplace chambers is a state-of-the-art system that integrates advanced engineering with a plethora of features and options making it the industry's premier HBOT system. To learn more, see our video.
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