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Haunted house attractions rely on surprise and timing to deliver memorable experiences. A skilled cast of performers can be highly effective, but even the best…
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When replacing a three-wire DC sensor — whether it is an inductive proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a capacitive sensor —…
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Walk into the control room of a modern automated car wash and you’ll quickly realize something: the whole operation is basically a carefully choreographed…
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The modern car wash is a highly automated machine, and like most automated systems, it depends on reliable sensing technology to function correctly.…
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There's a conversation that should be happening in every manufacturing facility, fabrication shop, laboratory, and industrial workspace in North America —…
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Automated dimensional measurement of parts, logs, posts, pipes, or other objects traveling on a conveyor belt is a common requirement in manufacturing, lumber…
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The most reliable sensor in an amusement park is the one you never think about — because it works every time, all season long, without demanding attention…
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Quality control in packaging operations demands reliable, automated inspection systems capable of keeping pace with high-speed production lines. One of the…
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Photoelectric sensors are among the most reliable components in any industrial automation system, but they do occasionally fail or behave unexpectedly. When a…
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Industrial sensing is easy when conditions are moderate — clean, dry air, stable temperatures, and well-lit surroundings. Real-world manufacturing, however,…
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Overheight vehicle strikes on bridges and overpasses are a persistent and costly problem on roadways throughout the United States. When a truck operator…
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Knowing when a vehicle or person enters a driveway — whether at a private residence, a farm, a commercial property, or a remote facility — provides a…
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The pneumatic air hose switch is one of the oldest vehicle and object detection technologies in use. Drivers old enough to remember full-service gas stations…
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Three-wire DC sensors — including inductive proximity switches, photoelectric sensors, capacitive sensors, and ultrasonic sensors — are among the most…
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Many industrial and agricultural processes involve storing bulk materials — wood chips, grain, plastic pellets, powders, sand, gravel, or liquids — in…
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Automatic doors are a standard feature of commercial buildings, warehouses, clean rooms, cold storage facilities, and countless industrial applications.…
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Log flume rides and water attractions present some of the most demanding conditions that photoelectric sensors encounter in any industry. Constant water…
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Industrial automation demands reliable sensing solutions regardless of operating conditions. Temperature extremes — whether the intense heat of a foundry or…
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