Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, introduced a new IIoT product line — Snap Signal — that captures data from nearly any industrial machine’s device and converts it to a common protocol, enabling an upgrade to Industry 4.0 and higher productivity. Monitoring industrial equipment can be difficult. End users may not have access to PLCs that…

Banner Engineering, an industrial automation equipment maker, has expanded its range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions by qualifying multiple products to be compatible with Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core. AWS IoT Core lets connected devices easily and securely interact with Cloud applications and other devices. By qualifying its sensors and wireless solutions for…

Banner Engineering has introduced the WLS15 Pro: a programmable LED strip light for advanced indication applications. The device allows for more intuitive indication in the visual factory by boosting productivity through improved operator response. Its configurability drives reduced inventory and spare parts lists, helping facilities better manage the supply chain. The WLS15 Pro lets users…

ABR Series barcode readers can be used to solve even more track and trace applications. New to the series are 2 MP ABR 7000 models offering increased resolution to read smaller codes, over a larger target area, and at greater distances. Polarization is now available in both 1.3 MP and 2 MP ABR 7000 models…

Banner Engineering, a global leader in industrial automation, has launched a new business unit, SmartSolutions, featuring easy-to install, integrated and customizable IIOT kits of their award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, and LED lighting. The kits, combined with integrated software, immediately bring predictive monitoring and maintenance data online. The sensors establish a baseline and quickly identify areas…

Sensors for motion control range across many applications and uses; from object and position detection in manufacturing processes to remote condition monitoring for predictive maintenance purposes. Overall, the sensors are the vital link between the physical systems themselves. They collect data from various machine processes and use communication links to transmit that data to the […]

Banner Engineering, a provider of technology for industrial automation, today announced the release of SI-RF Series RFID safety switches for monitoring doors, gates, and other moveable machine safeguards. SI-RF Series safety switches uses RFID technology to monitor mechanical guards separating personnel from a hazard. They can be deployed alone to safeguard a single machine access […]

Banner Engineering, a provider of technology for industrial automation, today announced the release of the Q5X series of high power, mid-range laser distance sensors for reliable detection of challenging targets. The Q5X sensor solves difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles, at a range from 9.5 centimeters to 2 meters. The high-power laser sensor reliably […]

Banner Engineering now sells Q5X sensors — high-power mid-range laser distance sensors for reliable detection of challenging targets. The Q5X sensor solves difficult distance-based applications, even at acute angles, at a range from 9.5 centimeters to 2 meters. The high-power laser sensor reliably detects difficult targets, including extremely dark objects, black targets against a black […]

Sensors are machine edge devices, so are on the front lines — often completely exposed to the worst of what automated assemblies endure. In a recent Design World interview, Banner Engineering global business development manager for sensors Dana Holmes answered several questions about sensor survival in these harsh environments. Here’s what she had to say. […]

Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announced the release of the LM Series laser measurement sensor for precise measurement of challenging, real-world targets. The LM Series laser measurement sensor provides best-in-class performance with high stability, reliability, and precision. The LM Series provides reliable quality and process control with 0.004 mm resolution…

Banner Engineering announced the release of iVu Color vision sensors for inspections based on color or variations in color.  iVu Color vision sensors can be used to monitor objects for color or color variations, determine the presence and color of one or more features, and verify that an object matches a reference color or colors.…

Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, today announced the release of the Pro Editor software that enables custom indication for a wide variety of applications in the visual factory. The Pro Editor software is an easy-to-use graphical user interface that is used to program compatible RGB indicator lights with a variety…

Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announced the release of the SGS safety grid system for safeguarding equipment access points and long-range perimeters. SGS Safety Grid Systems are Type 4 safety devices that create a grid of two, three, or four light beams over a protective height of 500, 800, 900,…

Banner Engineering, a provider of technology for industrial automation, today announced the release of the SGS safety grid system for safeguarding equipment access points and long-range perimeters. SGS Safety Grid Systems are Type 4 safety devices that create a grid of two, three, or four light beams over a protective height of 500, 800, 900, […]

Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announced the release of VS8 Series Miniature Sensors for precise detection in applications with extremely limited space. Sensors in the VS8 Series have a space-saving form factor (21.1 mm x 14.6 mm x 8 mm) for use in confined spaces and near moving parts. They…

Banner Engineering today announced release of K30L2 and K50L2 seven-color indicator lights for use in any application requiring high-visibility status indication. K30L2 and K50L2 indicators utilize RGB LED technology to support seven colors in a single indicator using just three inputs. Colors include red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, magenta, and white. This versatility makes it…

Banner Engineering, a provider of technology for process and industrial automation, announces the addition of PROFINET communication to their popular SC26-2 and XS26-2 safety controllers. The SC26-2 is a versatile, easy-to-use, and configurable safety controller used to monitor multiple safety and non-safety input devices, providing safe stop and start functions for machines with hazardous motion.…

Banner Engineering’s series of Q4X laser distance measurement sensors now is available in a flush mount configuration. In addition to reliable detection of sub-millimeter changes in distances ranging from 35 to 310 mm, the sensors build on the performance, ambient light resistance and durability of the existing Q4X family. The laser distance sensors have a […]

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The new flush mount configuration of the Q4X Laser Measurement Sensor provides more integration possibilities and greater installation flexibility, especially in applications with tight space requirements. These models offer the same superior performance, ambient light resistance and durability of standard Q4X models and are capable of detecting sub-millimeter changes in distances ranging from 35 to […]

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Banner Engineering has added flush mount housings to its rugged, industry-leading series of Q4X laser distance measurement sensors. The new flush mount configuration offers a more compact housing…

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Banner Engineering’s new Sure Cross® DXM100 industrial wireless controller is designed to facilitate communications for Ethernet connectivity or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Available with an internal…

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Banner Engineering introduces its new M18-4 self-contained photoelectric sensors. Featuring robust IP69K-rated 316 stainless steel housing, the heavy-duty 18 mm metal barrel sensor is ideal for harsh industrial environments where abrasive chemicals and ingress fluid are present. Built with Advanced ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) technology, the dc-operated M18-4 sensors are also resistant to fluorescent…

Banner Engineering introduces a new Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar sensor for reliable detection of moving or stationary objects. Featuring a very narrow 11 by 13 degree beam pattern, the R-GAGE™ Q240 sensor is ideal for monitoring a specific area without detecting adjacent objects. With two independent adjustable sensing zones, the sensor provides far…

Banner’s EZ-SCREEN LS is an easy-to-use safety light screen system for machine safeguarding and built to withstand challenging environments common to both manufacturing and packaging. Banner Engineering www.bannerengineering.com