Vision, Sensors & Switches
Matrix 830 and Matrix 930 - Highest Throughput Delivered with Simplicity
Datalogic - Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation, unveils the Matrix 830/930 series, heralding a new era for parcel sortation in logistics. These ultra-high-resolution 2D imaging barcode readers set a new benchmark for performance, efficiency, and total system cost, redefining how large-area conveyor scanning is achieved.
High-precision process monitoring and error detection in additive manufacturing
IDS - Powder bed-based laser melting of metals (PBF-LB/M) is a key technology in additive manufacturing that makes it possible to produce highly complex and high-performance metal components with customised functional properties. This technology is used in numerous industries like aerospace, medical technology and automotive. Advances in process monitoring and control are crucial to further increasing the quality, reproducibility and efficiency of this manufacturing process.
IDS Delivers Customised Industrial Cameras for Specialised Applications
IDS - Whether specific technical requirements, unusual environmental conditions or the desire for a camera in a company's own corporate design: Standard products are often not enough to meet the diverse needs of modern industrial companies. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH therefore offers customised industrial cameras. The spectrum ranges from simple modifications to completely new designs - precisely tailored to the respective application and the environment of use.
Next generation ANS/ANM58 Profinet absolute encoder
SICK - The state-of-the-art ANS/ANM58 PROFINET from SICK Sensor Intelligence marks a new generation of absolute encoders specifically designed for higher machine and system productivity. Available in both single-turn and multiturn variants, the compact ANS/ANM58 comes with the PROFINET global, cross-industry ethernet fieldbus standard for industrial automation.
Reliable Object Detection—Regardless of Shape or Size
Pepperl+Fuchs - The R305 retroreflective area sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs reliably detects irregularly shaped objects from a height of just 2 mm. Due to individual settings, a light bandwidth of 60 mm, and a detection range of up to 4 m, it offers maximum flexibility for various applications. Discover the new retroreflective area sensor, which also features integrated height measurement and an IO-Link interface, providing significant advantages over conventional retroreflective sensors.
AI-assisted 3D environment and anti-collision monitoring with the visionary-B Two
SICK - At LogiMAT 2025 SICK presented the Visionary-B Two smart 3D camera. The snapshot solution can be employed for the travel path, side and rear area monitoring of autonomous and manned transport systems in harsh outdoor conditions. Using stereoscopy, the camera detects obstacles in the direction of travel of a vehicle in high resolution.
High-Speed Industrial Camera Powered by Prophesee Event-Based Vision
IDS - IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, market leader in industrial machine vision, and Prophesee SA, inventor of the most advanced neuromorphic vision systems, today announced that IDS’ new uEye EVS camera line incorporates the high-speed, dynamic range and data efficiency of the Prophesee-Sony IMX636HD event-based vision sensor to offer new capabilities for industrial machine vision applications.
Get started with machine vision right away with this unit
Beckhoff - The VUI2000 series from Beckhoff is being joined by four new vision units. The Vision Unit Illuminated (VUI) is a compact unit comprising the camera, illumination, and focusable optics complete with liquid lens technology. It significantly reduces the installation and commissioning effort.
RMS2000 2D radar sensor: Reliably detect objects and movements in a harsh operating environment
SICK - With its RMS2000 2D radar sensor, SICK is presenting a versatile and reliable detection and measurement solution that is suitable for use under harsh operating and ambient conditions. The RMS2000 uses a state-of-the-art frequency modulated radar technology called Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW). This allows particularly high-resolution distance and speed measurements as well as concurrent detection of multiple static and/or moving objects.
Preventative Maintenance: Pulling Out All The Stops
FLIR Systems - Many companies have an annual shutdown where essential maintenance is carried out without affecting production. Senior management are perfectly happy, accepting the fact that no production is taking place for two weeks as contingency measures will have been put in place to build stock levels and ensure customer satisfaction.
The barcode turns 50 and doubles in power
Datalogic - Fifty years after its debut in an Ohio supermarket, the barcode that identifies retail products is evolving into a new two-dimensional format, offering consumers with more information and enhancing efficiency for retailers.
New era of mobile computing with the new Memor 30-35 Family PDA
Datalogic - Powered by cutting-edge, innovative technology, universal connectivity, and best-in-class security the Memor 30/35 enhances productivity with innovative and valuable features while cutting down the total cost of ownership significantly. These future-proof and forward-looking devices provide a major advantage to customers in retail, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing industries.
IO-Link / J1939 radar scanner provides 3D movement data
Turck - Turck's MR15-Q80 3D radar sensor with IO-Link and a J1939 interface measures distance, position and movement of objects for collision avoidance or height control applications
Compact UHF reader with EtherCAT
Turck - Turck is presenting the Q150 UHF RFID reader with an integrated Ethernet interface. The IP67 reader communicates directly with PC or PLC systems in Industrial Ethernet networks with the four most important protocols without the need for an additional interface. The Q150-EC is the only reader in its performance class with EtherCAT
Machine vision market CAGR of 6.4% between 2022 and 2028
Interact Analysis - After a slow year for the global machine vision market in 2023, it is expected to return to growth in 2024, according to market intelligence specialist, Interact Analysis. While global automation markets have grown, 2023 was a challenging year for machine vision vendors and total revenues declined from $6.5bn in 2022 to $6.3bn last year. In the wake of this contraction, the market is forecast to record single-digit growth of around 1.4% in 2024.
Radar Sensors—Defying the Elements
Pepperl+Fuchs - The new industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are optimized for distance and speed measurements at medium ranges of over 25 m. The sensor operates according to the frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) method. The devices are able to precisely determine the distance, direction of movement and speed of objects in the sensing range.
Distance sensor DT80: Maximum precision, even at great distances
SICK - At the SPS 2023 (November 14 – 16, Hall 7A, Booth 340), SICK will present the new optical distance sensor DT80. Specified for ranges of up to 80 meters, the time-of-flight sensor stands out for its high accuracy and resolution. Thanks to a completely new usability concept, configuring the DT80 is quick and easy – via the symbol-based sensor display, the configuration software SOPAS, or an IO link.
R202 Series Cubic Photoelectric Sensors: The New Standard for Material Handling
Pepperl+Fuchs - With the R202 series, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a new portfolio of photoelectric sensors in cubic design. The sensors with a red light LED and a simple switching function with two switching outputs are focused on basic functions. This leads not only to particular cost efficiency, but also to simple product selection.
R2300 LiDAR Sensor for High-Speed Applications
Pepperl+Fuchs - Pepperl+Fuchs offers a new LiDAR sensor with a scan rate of 100 Hz—ideal for high-speed applications. The R2300 single-layer scanner achieves this exceptionally high scan rate by scanning on only one layer. The sensor offers the same combination of high performance and cost efficiency that characterizes the R2300 series multilayer scanners. The basis for this is the Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) developed by Pepperl+Fuchs.
SICK’s Extended Ruler3000 Family Focuses on the Finest Details
SICK - SICK has expanded its next-generation Ruler3000 family to focus the outstanding speed and precision of its top-flight 3D streaming cameras on the finest details of high-quality, high-resolution 3D inspection and measurement tasks. With the launch of three compact cameras, as well as an additional mid-range variant, the Ruler3000 cameras now span fields of view between 26.6mm and 1680mm, down to heights of 0.8 micrometers.
