Power management company Eaton has announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfill” (ZWTL), having cut the amount of waste going into landfills by... 

A new series of ultrasonic distance sensors are said to be setting new standards in terms of range and integration options. Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series combine... 

On-site technical services are recognized as an important part of helping to maximize uptime of screen media. Wire screening media manufacturer, Major, offers complimentary services to producers... 

Since automation is becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, mechanical devices are being replaced by electronic components in manufacturing, industrial and factory environments, says... 

E1 type approval for mobile applications The PT/PU-type sensors are suited for mobile applications and especially for hydraulic and pneumatic applications with high operating pressure. They offer... 

Excellent performance in a small housing With 3 mm (flush) and 6 mm (non-flush), the sensing range is much than the standard of conventional M8 sensors. Thanks to the high switching frequency of... 

Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers available to ensure that all businesses and individuals can gain access to... 

An IO-Link is a communications networking standard mainly used for linking sensors and actuators in industrial automation applications. IO-Link masters are used to connect a number of different... 

A range of compact sensors from ifm electronic are designed to be used in hard-to-reach places or where lightweight units are required. Part of the PL54 series, ifm’s new miniature pressure sensors... 

Measuring the flow of water through its cycle of collection, storage, distribution, consumption, and purification is foundational to enabling a data-driven and analytical approach to water... 

Seamless Communication from the Field Level to the Cloud Every industry sector is faced with the task of digitally networking its plants. Heterogeneous interfaces between individual systems usually... 

By combining IO-Link and OPC UA in a single device, Pepperl+Fuchs offers its customers data communication from the lowest field level to the cloud. The data can then be analysed in detail to... 

The use of chemical substances in industrial processes is essential. This also entails dealing with explosive dusts and gases. The associated selection of explosion protection for process plants... 

IO-Link Master with OPC UA Interface The smart combination of the IO-Link sensor interface and the OPC UA communication protocol in a single device gives Pepperl+Fuchs new opportunities to offer... 

At the turn of the year, the Berlin-based company Witt Sensoric GmbH becomes part of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group. Witt Sensoric specializes in the development and production of safety sensor technology... 

Automation is a key factor in ensuring that a plant is able to achieve a high level of productivity. However, implementing automated processes in a plant requires suitable tools and components.... 

Numerous Functions Prove a Secure Solution for Multiple Applications If you want to control and automate a process, you first need detailed information about it. This task is performed by sensors... 

Trouble-free monitoring of large tanks With the LW2720 level sensor, levels of liquid media in tanks with a height of up to 10 metres can be monitored precisely and without blind areas. The... 

Small and flush mount The new miniature pressure sensors of the PL54 series have a flush-mount diaphragm seal with G1/4 thread directly welded to the sensor. This measuring cell guarantees high... 

Extraneous-light resistant search and find expert Missing retaining clips, threads that have not been milled properly, too much adhesive or incorrectly shaped components: The new Dualis detects all... 

Light, small and powerful The extremely compact housing has its strength wherever there is restricted space for sensors or where the additional mass is to be kept low: In factory automation, on... 

IO-Link master for the automation and IT world The decentralised IO-Link master modules serve as a gateway between intelligent IO-Link sensors and the field bus. Besides, important information of... 

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things enables industrial cloud applications and is useful in a range of applications, such as the monitoring of machines.   The io-key from ifm... 

Product safety remains vital for achieving food security across the globe. To date, many manufacturers still question whether digitalisation can help reduce the effort involved in process... 

In times of increasing sustainability efforts, it is essential to find ways to develop more environmentally friendly packaging, conserve resources, and rely on smart and more efficient production... 

Technology multinational Fujifilm South Africa has turned the first sod, marking the start of construction of a new head office in Sandton, which forms part of Fujifilm’s ongoing commitment to the... 

Output of the air gap as an absolute value with repeat accuracy in the micrometer range Accurate values at all times thanks to the pressure-compensated measuring principle All important information... 

Reliable detection due to increased sensing ranges Wide temperature range for universal application areas High reliability thanks to protection rating IP 65 to IP 69K Quick, correct connection via... 

The integration of sensors into the Internet of Things (IoT) is of great importance for many applications, for example, for the monitoring of machines. With remote machine parts that are not... 

Local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes MD Marc Kleiner stresses that the competitiveness of the local cranes and hoists market has been exacerbated by cheaper imports of cranes, hoists and related... 

Airbus Helicopters, the rotary-wing business of Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group Airbus, announced on Wednesday that France and Spain had awarded it a major upgrade contract... 

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Users having to choose the right level measuring instrument from a multitude of options is now history, says instrumentation engineer VEGA, as it releases its new... 

Ensuring the accurate detection and documentation of high-pressure cleaning processes requires  a sensor with a high response time. The mechatronic measuring principle used in ifm’s flow meter is... 

The ARISTA Advanced Lighting Control System by global manufacturer of lighting controls Intermatic helps reduce delays and simplifies workflows by providing a seamless transition from installation... 

Industrial infrared sensors and systems for noncontact temperature measurement are vital to the cement industry and can be employed throughout a plant for process monitoring and predictive... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for the Huguenot Tunnel near Paarl, Western Cape. It is South Africa’s longest road tunnel. This installation will result in... 

· Continuous non-contact level measurement and object detection regardless of environmental condition · Resistant to aggressive media Long range of up to 2500 mm 

Uniform sensing range for the reliable detection of all metals No sticking of weld slag thanks to non-stick coating Electromagnetic field immune sensor technology to prevent incorrect switching... 

Robust housing for high-pressure applications up to 200 bar Resistant to cleaning agents thanks to stainless steel components Flexible: IO-Link, analog, switching and frequency output Integrated... 

With a DC3 fixed-wing aircraft and range of airborne geophysical equipment, including its Squid magnetic gradiometer sensor, Johannesburg-based airborne geophysics technology provider Spectrem Air... 

Local municipalities are going to have to commit to major investment in water and wastewater treatment works, in addition to a need for urgent proactive maintenance of ageing infrastructure. “The... 

Medical equipment suppliers are encouraging local miners to conduct more regular breathalyser alcohol testing at their operations, and to recalibrate breathalyser equipment that has not been used...