Global shutter sensors IMX174 and IMX249 of the latest Sony CMOS generation are now integrated in six new models of the Baumer VisiLine cameras – both in mono,…
Measure Conductivity with Remote Sensor
The AFI5 version of Baumer’s CombiLyz inductive conductivity transmitters is available with a remote sensor. This new version includes two individual components: the inductive sensing element and the…
How to use color vision sensors to prevent manufacturing mistakes
Mis-aligned parts, missing components or mislabeled items are costly mistakes in today’s manufacturing climate. Color vision sensors provide 100% inspection for applications which are difficult to solve using monochrome inspection methods. Learn how the VeriSens Color vision sensor has brought ease of use with powerful inspection tools to identify defective goods, misaligned and out-of-order products.…
New VeriSens vision sensors from Baumer for color inspection
Baumer has expanded its VeriSens XC series vision sensor line to include models capable of color identification and inspection. Setup is simple and reliable with the new Color…
New VeriSens vision sensors with Color FEX
Baumer has expanded its VeriSens XC series vision sensor portfolio to include models capable of color identification and inspection. Setup is remarkably simple and reliable with the new Color FEX assistant. The new VGA and 1.2 megapixel models are ideally-suited for automation tasks in packaging, pick and pack, assembly monitoring, product encoding and quality assurance applications. Historically,…
On Demand Webinar: How to easily improve quality using automated visual inspection
Mis-registered parts, out of tolerance parts or defective assemblies are costly mistakes in today’s manufacturing environments. Reducing scrap by catching deviations in the manufacturing process early are key to keeping profit margins high. Automated inspection using Vision Sensors provide 100% inspection. Learn how the VeriSens Vision sensors ease of use combined with powerful inspection tools catches detects…
Edge sensor PosCon 3D – powerful, reliable, easy-to-operate
The innovative optical edge sensor PosCon 3D by Baumer is the most powerful in its class. It will reliably master tasks which previously required complex laser measuring systems….
Baumer VisiLine cameras now available with USB 3.0 interface
Baumer’s VisiLine series industrial cameras are now available with USB 3.0 interface. Providing simple solutions to demanding image processing tasks, VisiLine cameras are ideally suited for robotics, packaging and print inspection, medical technology, and renewable energy applications. Baumer’s cameras featuring high-performance SONY CCD sensors are the first group available with USB 3.0 technology and excel…
Programmable encoders reduce cost and effort
Incremental encoders EIL580P added as programmable product variants to the Baumer modular OptoPulse encoder series cutting down on inventory and speeding up delivery time – programmable encoders provide…
High-resolution CMOS Cameras Feature up to 20 Megapixel and Dual GigE
Baumer announces the new LX series expanding our portfolio with cameras including high-resolution CMOSIS sensors and Dual GigE interface. They are ideal for applications with demanding requirements of high-definition quality in image acquisition at high throughput. The LX series masters such tasks with 8, 12 and 20 megapixel resolutions and the 240 MB/s bandwidth of…
Speed and Position Feedback at Shallow Installation Depth
The new bearingless encoders MIR 10 by Baumer are the products to choose for position and speed feedback in limited installation space. Operating on non-contact magnetic sensing with…
Baumer flexible magnetic belt encoder adapts to any shaft diameter
HDMag flex magnetic encoders from Baumer allow great flexibility in mounting and accurate measuring under harsh conditions on large shafts such as those in torque motors, generators, large drive units, azipod drive units (PODs), hoists and cranes, paper machinery, wind turbines, and hydroelectric plants. Available for shaft diameters from 300 mm (11.8 in.) to more
Incremental Encoders Provide Options for the Drives Industry
The HS35 series through hollow shaft and OptoPulse EIL580 series solid and hollow shaft incremental encoders from Baumer are ideally suited for applications in drive technology. Due to…
HeavyDuty encoder EEx HOG 161 now compliant to IECEx standard
EEx HOG 161 is the youngest Baumer HeavyDuty incremental encoder in explosion-proof design with IECEx certification in device category 2 G. The encapsulated, pressure-proof device for enhanced safety…
No gaps needed for accurate count
Some packaging conveyance applications require significant gaps between the individual packages to accurately detect and count the packages. Of course, this puts a limit on production. Baumer, however, has developed a counter that does not need such spacing, enabling more product to be conveyed in a given time. The SCATEC-2 Box copy counter for the…
Heavy duty encoder HOG 86 L with fiber optic interface
Baumer presents a solution for long-distance transmission of generator feedback: the Incremental Heavy Duty encoder HOG 86 L with fiber optic interface (FOI). Signal transmission allows for maximum…
Baumer Hygienic Sensors for Food Processing and Packaging
To meet the demanding requirements associated with processing and packaging food products, Baumer offers a broad portfolio of photoelectric, liquid level, inductive, and ultrasonic hygienic sensors designed to…
Baumer MAGRES Son/Cos Multiturn Encoders with Analog Interface
Baumer has introduced the MAGRES Sin/Cos Magnetic Absolute Multiturn Series of Encoders with high-reliability analog output. Ideal for for data transmissions commonly implemented on utility vehicles, cranes and…
Sensing Innovation in Manufacturing Applications
by Randy Frank, Contributing Editor A look at five new options in the world of industrial sensors The term continuous improvement is frequently insufficient to describe the changes from one generation of a product to the next—especially when totally new aspects or features are integral to the component. Defining a new performance category, providing remote…
Sensor Detects Magnetic Targets behind Non-Ferromagnetic Walls
Detecting magnetic fields over distances up to 60 mm demonstrates the capability of recently released MFxM magnetic proximity switches from Baumer. With this sensing distance, the proximity switch can be used to detect a target located behind a wall of non-ferromagnetic metal such as stainless steel or aluminum. An important application is any place where […]
Baumer’s HS35F incremental encoder now comes with EMS
Baumer (www.baumer.com) has integrated the HS35F incremental hollow shaft encoder with an enhanced monitoring system (EMS), which enables it to immediately detect device failure. The HS35F EMS encoder is specifically designed to endure extreme mechanical strain and deliver positioning/speed control. It also allows manufacturers to minimize expensive downtime as well as improve the reliability and […]
Programmable encoders with enhanced monitoring
Encoders are available with an enhanced monitoring feature that signals potential failure of the encoder. Baumer says the HS35F EMS encoders provide positioning and speed control and endure extreme mechanical strain. The encoders let manufacturers improve the safety and reliability of processing lines and minimize downtime. A microprocessor monitors the device, and if a failure […]
Baumer’s TXG02 Industrial Digital Camera
Based on the Sony ICX618 CCD sensor, the TXG02 from Baumer is one of the fastest industrial digital cameras with VGA resolution on the market. The combination of a high frame rate of up to 140 fps and excellent image quality qualifies this new GigE camera model to master sophisticated image-processing tasks. Thanks to its…