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65,536 shades of grey

07/10/2022

Automated inspection is becoming increasingly demanding. As parts become more complex, the materials used are also changing, with shiny, mixed material, specular, and even transparent surfaces that need to be scanned with micron-level accuracy. More than ever, operators need to be sure that they are achieving not only greater accuracy, but also greater repeatability, to meet their inspection challenges.

Detecting all areas: Selecting the best sensor

07/10/2022

There are many factors to consider when selecting the best inductive proximity sensor for an application. William Darby, Managing Director of Carlo Gavazzi UK, outlines his top five tips to ensure the best sensor for a particular application.

Are you ready for Warehouse 4.0?

20/09/2022

Since the pandemic, the shortage of warehouse workers in the UK has been well documented. But recently, the RTITB claimed that digitalisation could be the key to tackling the gap, having found a solution that gets forklift operators into warehouse and logistics operations faster, reducing lost days by 88.7 percent.

Digitalisation ensures costs don’t go through the roof at IKO

30/06/2022

There are times when the continuous output of just one accurate, digital measurement can transform a manufacturer’s ability to control a production process.

Sensors ‘keep the lid on’ ketchup bottles