IO-Link-enabled smart sensors are emerging as a leading technology for field-level applications, offering a future-proof solution that seamlessly integrates with both new and existing machine architectures.
This article compares three types of photoelectric sensors—through-beam, retroreflective and diffused—used in industrial applications to detect object presence.
A case study in using PC-based control and EtherCAT tech to deliver a sophisticated, highly efficient production line to enhance production for a major pest control brand.