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Lessons in sensing from a sugar mill

How technological advances have improved measurement with industrial sensors
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Flow, level and pressure measurement devices provide usable data

How 60 years of technological advances have improved measurement with industrial sensors
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Sensing devices protect and serve data to the system

Networking capabilities allow sensors to share information
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IO-Link enables new step in the Industry 4.0 journey

Carlo Gavazzi's Jill Oertel explains how devices can exchange, collect and analyze data and convert it into actionable information
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LiDAR leads list of laser measurement technologies

From satellite laser ranging to Doppler, sensing options abound in industrial manufacturing
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How to validate sensor performance under various conditions

Testing and verification ensure accuracy, reliability and compliance
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How to obtain accurate, reliable flowmeter measurements

Criteria include high safety standards, transparent insights, flexibility and long-term stable operation with zero maintenance
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Which industrial applications use position sensors?

Machine tooling, robotics, conveyors, palletizers and packaging equipment all need sensing feedback
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How machine builders can embed sensors and use frequency-based fingerprinting for motion systems

Frequency response function and its sub-calculation, auto power spectrum, can be used to measure change in a system
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4 mounting methods for position sensors

Proper mounting ensures accurate and reliable measurement in industrial applications
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Machine builders need replacement parts, too

How to overcome the challenges of crossing over automation control parts
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Top feedback applications for sensor data

Robotics, automated processes and safety benefit from industrial position sensors
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How to verify transducer readings are translated correctly

Machines rely on accurate analog-to-digital conversion of 4-20 mA signals