Sensors Features

‘EV Baywatch’: Taking charge in tackling infrastructure challenges

The rapid surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption is undoubtedly shaping the future of transport. However, as the world shifts towards greener mobility, a pressing issue persists: the shortage of public charging infrastructure to facilitate it.

Weathering the storm for the FIFA World Cup

Less than two months before the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) was faced with the significant task of implementing a robust stormwater management system within its established infrastructure. To meet the tight deadline, Ashghal turned to Ovarro’s remote monitoring solution for support.

Opening a window to smarter plant data

The gritty reality of a production floor can feel a far cry from the yellow brick road of a digital journey. Yet, there’s no end of advice for engineering teams to travel the Industry 4.0 “journey” and reap the promised rewards of greater added value for their businesses. If you feel somewhat daunted, that’s understandable.

Laser profile scanners look into the future of composite manufacturing

A research project undertaken by the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) at the University of Bristol used laser profile sensors from Micro-Epsilon to detect defects formed during the composite manufacturing process.

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IO-Link delivers big benefits for conveyor manufacturer(31/01/2024)

With more than 25 years’ experience in manufacturing automated handling systems, Monk Conveyors is constantly seeking ways of providing its customers with solutions that are more efficient, flexible, and cost effective. Spurred on in this quest by Covid-era restrictions, the company has now adopted IO-Link as the basis for field wiring in all but the smallest of its projects.
How condition-based monitoring can make your life easier(31/10/2023)

With the development of new monitoring technologies and systems, engineers have access to increasing amounts of data and system information. However, we have now reached a point where engineers are overloaded with information, harming productivity. Here, Robert Badcock, CEO of Mantracourt, explains how condition-based monitoring (CBM) technology can detect machine and system abnormalities without overloading your bus with unnecessary data.
Torque sensors are key to building safety into cobots(04/10/2023)

Cobots play a significant role in increasing productivity and are one of the fastest-growing segments in the robotics industry. Worldwide cobot installations surpassed 39,000 in 2021, up from 11,000 in 2017. This is a growth rate of 63 percent, far outpacing the 5.7 percent growth rate for traditional industrial robots, according to the World Robotics 2022 Report.
Position sensors power smart manufacturing(04/10/2023)

Ongoing supply chain issues, skill gaps and ever-changing customer demands mean that now, more than ever, manufacturers are adopting ‘smart’ manufacturing mindsets to keep up. In this article, Richard Mount, Director of Sales at Swindon Silicon Systems, explores the role of position sensors within smart manufacturing, and how ASICs can drive the technology forwards.
‘Smart’ ultra-compact profile sensor is key to time-saving electroplating robot(04/10/2023)

In many applications, surface coating, such as electroplating, is an important part of the manufacturing process. If performed manually, it will require a considerable amount of space and human resources. However, a good example of the benefits of advanced automation and robotics is the development of an innovative robot cell which enables fully automated electroplating.