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Photoelectric analog reflex sensors detect presence and orientation of caps on blood test-tubes
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A German supplier of automated laboratory equipment for in-vitro diagnostics exploits the long operating distance and high resolution o...
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Inductive sensors check the presence and position of workpiece carriers
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After assembly, cylinder heads are transferred to another line for mounting on the engine. The workpiece is lifted off its original carrie...
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Read-Write Modules with IO-Link Connectivity Simplify Process Control
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A manufacturer of automated conveyor systems uses RFID technology to monitor the location of items and to route them to their chosen destin...
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RFID technology with IO-Link connectivity eliminates hose-coupling errors in fluidized pneumatic-transport systems
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Bulk-handling- and pneumatic-transport-system designers use RFID technology to eliminate connection errors at manual hose-coupling stations...
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