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FAQ on optical proximity sensing: part 1

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Many techniques are used for this sensing, each offering different operational […] The post FAQ on optical proximity sensing: part 1 appeared first on Design World.

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FAQ on thermistors for temperature sensing

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Temperature is the most commonly assessed and measured physical parameter if you add all the consumer, industrial, commercial, medical, food-related, product tests and measurements and other places where it needs to be sensed. […] The post FAQ on thermistors for temperature sensing appeared first on Design World.

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Robots and Cobots: A Peer-to-Peer FAQ

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End users and integrators offer their insights into industry’s growing use of industrial robots, collaborative robots, and autonomous mobile robots.

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FAQ on railroad hot-box-temperature sensing, part 2

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Q: What can the railroad […] The post FAQ on railroad hot-box-temperature sensing, part 2 appeared first on Design World. Part 1 of this article looked at the basic issues of railway bearing failure and detecting these before they happen. This part looks into more details and sensing options.

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What are magnetic rotary encoders?

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Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the optical rotary encoder, a low-cost, high-resolution, easy-to-use sensor for indicating incremental shaft position (although it can be “upgraded” to indicate absolute position as well). Q: What is the basic principle of the magnetic encoder?

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Peer-to-Peer FAQ: Controllers

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Your end user and system integration industry peers share insights into their preferences and advice on the selection and use of programmable logic controllers, programmable automation controllers, and industrial PCs.

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Peer-to-Peer FAQ: Controllers

Automation World

Your end user and system integration industry peers share insights into their preferences and advice on the selection and use of programmable logic controllers, programmable automation controllers, and industrial PCs.