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Condition monitoring evolution drives machine performance and reliability improvements

01/05/2020

With more advanced condition monitoring technology at their disposal, today’s maintenance and operations teams can spend less time collecting data and more time acting on it. Phil Burge, PR and Brand Awareness Manager at SKF, charts progress in this economically crucial area of industrial improvement.

Understanding the more unusual sensors

10/03/2020

When sensors (photoelectric, inductive, pressure, temperature etc) were in their infancy, they were difficult to configure, and users were relatively inexperienced.

Smart building sensors explained

03/02/2020

Jonathan Catchpole, system architect for TE Connectivity, talks about the seven most important sensors for smart home and intelligent buildings and how the AmbiMate sensor module combines them to help developers get their products to market faster.

A laser inspection solution for automated shoe sole gluing

03/02/2020

Gluing the soles is a key part of the shoe manufacturing process. However, performing this manually is inefficient and produces inconsistent results. A Chinese high-tech robotics company turned to 3D laser inspection experts SmartRay to help them deliver a flexible, automated solution for their clients.

RFID monitoring of paint curing line

03/02/2020

A manufacturer of automotive-suspension coil springs uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify parts and monitor process status in an automated paint shop.

Sensors Features

Condition monitoring evolution drives machine performance and reliability improvements

Understanding the more unusual sensors

Smart building sensors explained

A laser inspection solution for automated shoe sole gluing

RFID monitoring of paint curing line