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SICK’s microScan3 family of safety laser scanners is now offering Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) integration.
SICK says this is the world’s first safety laser scanner with this capability.
Originally launching in 2016, the microScan3 is an extremely intelligent and durable safety laser scanner that enhances machine availability and productivity due to its safeHDDM scanning technology. [Read more…] about SICK microScan safety scanners now offer Fail Safe over EtherCAT
Hokuyo, a global manufacturer of sensor and automation technology, has announced a new firmware update on the safety laser scanner “UAM-05LP-T301”. (See video below.)
The firmware has been updated periodically since the product release in 2015 and this is the fifth update. The firmware is updated to meet every challenging customer’s requirement and to adapt to the fast changing market trends. The newest version is 2.4.0.
With its small profile and 5 metre protection range, UAM-05LP-T301 is “the world’s smallest, longest protection range safety laser scanner”, says Hokuyo. [Read more…] about Hokuyo releases upgraded safety scanner
Apple’s latest version of its iPad Pro tablet computer integrates technology more commonly found in robots and autonomous cars – LiDAR.
LiDAR, short for Light Detection and Ranging, refers to a type of sensor which gives the device information about objects around it and the distance to them.
Apple says it decided to put LiDAR in the new iPad Pro to give the camera in the device a greater sense of depth. [Read more…] about Apple’s new iPad Pro sports LiDAR and new chip
SICK’s outdoorScan3 has won an Honorable Mention for Machine Safety Category at Control Engineering 2020 Engineers’ Choice Awards.
Every year, Control Engineering honors new products in automation, control, and instrumentation technology markets with the Engineers’ Choice Awards (ECA).
The ECA program is an annual reader-choice program, created to provide Control Engineering readers with information about top new products in the industry. [Read more…] about SICK’s outdoorScan3 wins Honorable Mention at Engineers’ Choice Awards
Sensors manufacturer Sick is launching its newest safety laser scanner, outdoorScan3.
The company says outdoorScan3 is the first safety laser scanner certified to IEC 62998 for use in outdoor applications.
The outdoorScan3 allows automated guided vehicle systems to navigate safely through outdoor industrial environments.
[Read more…] about Sick launches ‘first ever’ outdoor safety laser scanner
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