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Electric Automation Test Bench from Festo

June 6, 2025 Electric Automation Test Bench from Festo Get Hands-On with Key Electric Automation Technologies from Festo! The Electric Automation Test Bench is a portable and convenient solution for learning, demonstrating, testing, validating, and integrating electric automation components from Festo. Designed for system integrators and industrial users, it provides a versatile platform to train…

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Omron Launches VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader

June 4, 2025 New Fixed Mount Reader Decodes Barcodes with Maximum Ease of Use Omron Automation Americas introduces the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader. This advanced fixed mount reader is designed to read barcodes with ease, making it ideal for challenging direct part marks and high speed packaging lines. The VHV5 features Automated Intelligent Setup,…

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Energy Management Service – On-Premises: Efficient Energy Management in Accordance with ISO 50001 for Sustainable Corporate Management

June 2, 2025 The energy management solution “Energy Management Service – On-Premises” is the focus of a strategic partnership between Phoenix Contact and EMPURON. The software provides powerful analysis tools that make it possible to evaluate energy data comprehensively and produce informative reports. This helps you make informed decisions about how to save energy. The collaboration combines Phoenix Contact’s…

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Sensor-Based Safety = Efficient Automation with Pilz

June 2, 2025 By Erich Wagner (Manager Product Management, Pilz) and Markus Locke (Manager Product Management, Pilz) Pilz is an expert in sensor technology as well as safety relays. Pilz products are not just found in the control cabinet. Pilz sensor technology PSEN also ensures the necessary safety on many machines in the field. Safe…

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MicroHAWK F330 PoE Lite Industrial Smart Camera from Omron

May 30, 2025 Perfect for OEMs/machine builders, the F330 offers the ideal combination of size, performance. And flexible integration via RJ45 connection and active PoE. An OEM- and embedded application-focused smart camera available with multiple sensors and lens versions, the MicroHAWK F330 furthers Omron more-than-30-year legacy of innovative, space-efficient, miniature design with a locking RJ45…

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Endress+Hauser Now Boasts Over 9,000 Patents and Patents Pending

May 26, 2025 Endress+Hauser Now Boasts Over 9,000 Patents and Patents Pending On average, Endress+Hauser filed a patent every working day last year. There were 285 first filings for inventions. The family-owned company was granted a total of 701 patents overall, a figure exceeding the number of first filings as inventions are ultimately registered with…

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New Emerson Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes

May 22, 2025 An industrial sensor that monitors dew point, temperature, humidity and air quality values, the AVENTICS DS1 helps prevent condensate-related equipment issues Emerson recently launched its new AVENTICS™ DS1 dew point sensor, the only industrial sensor to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non-corrosive gases in real…

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Schneider Electric’s Environmental Data Program Rolls Out to Support Sustainability

May 20, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric is about creating impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources. Their Environmental Data Program is building on this mission by providing transparency about the environmental footprint of their products across their entire lifecycle. Fourteen environmental attributes for 100,000 product references are…

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Redefining Non-Invasive Temperature Measurement

May 14, 2025 iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 provides accuracy and response time comparable to invasive temperature measurement. The non-invasive thermometer iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 by Endress+Hauser can be used across all industries for a wide range of demanding industrial applications. The surface-mounted thermometer measures process temperature without the risk of leakage and flow disruption. A specially designed…

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Announces AerialOGI Collaboration; Launches AerialOGI-N

May 14, 2025 Detect and quantify harmful industrial gas leaks in real time from drone and handheld platforms to minimize emissions and reduce cost Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), is collaborating with AerialOGI, a leader in optical gas imaging technology (OGI), under the Thermal by FLIR program to launch the…

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What Is FLIR Nexus and Why Is It Important?

May 8, 2025 Situational awareness involves understanding a given circumstance, collecting relevant information, analyzing it, and making informed decisions to address any potential risks. When applying this to perimeter security, it is common practice to see designs that fortify the perimeter; but once that alarm happens, it is uncommon to have a system that provides the…

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Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection Pilot Launched in Oakville, Ontario

May 1, 2025 Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection Pilot Launched in Oakville, Ontario Siemens Canada is undertaking a pilot project near its Oakville, Ontario headquarters aimed at ultra-early detection of wildfires. The year-long pilot will see more than 50 solar-powered sensors attached to trees in Iroquois Shoreline Woods Park, with installation expected to be completed in March…

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The Wild and Wonderful of Thermal by FLIR – How Thermal Imaging is Augmenting More Than Just Cameras

April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR…

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Level Sensors Are the Latest Addition to EtherNET/IP Process Device Profiles

April 10, 2025 Level sensors are the latest option for process device profiles to be added to The EtherNet/IP Specification. ODVA announced on March 31, 2025, that level sensors are the latest option for process device profiles to be added to The EtherNet/IP Specification. Process device profiles help users to reduce complexity and to more…

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After the Technology Update, the Post is Really Getting Moving

April 2, 2025 Automation system PSS 4000 acts as the centralized safety component to ensure smooth mail logistics at Austrian Post.  Conversion on the go In Austrian Post’s largest mail logistics centre, an approximately eight-kilometre-long, fully automated conveyor line was to be equipped with modern control technology. The goal and also the challenge: significantly increased…

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Sentera Joins Thermal by FLIR Program, Elevates 6X Thermal Sensor Series for Precision UAS Applications

March 27, 2025 Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced on March 25th that Sentera Sensors and Drones, a leading provider of advanced sensors and data, has joined the Thermal by FLIR program. Integrating FLIR Boson® thermal camera modules into the Sentera 6X Thermal Series adds new high-precision thermal mapping capabilities to their integrated multispectral and…