Securing Cargo on AMRs and AGVs
Picking up, securing, and safely transporting cargo is the most important task of any automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Whether metal racks, containers or pallets: In this article you will learn which sensor technology is best suited for the which kind of cargo.
5 Reasons for the Industrial Use of LoRaWAN Technology
As Industry 4.0 grows, interest in radio-based sensors is also increasing. LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is one technology that is becoming more and more popular in this context and is attracting the attention of industrial companies.
AMR Glass Detection with Ultrasonic Sensors
Autonomous mobile robots, AMRs, typically use LiDAR sensors for the detection of objects. This can create challenges when surrounded by transparent materials like glass. Ultrasonic sensors can be used to solve even these most complex tasks.
Navigating Drop-Offs with the R2300 3-D LiDAR Sensor
With its four scan layers, the R2300 3-D LiDAR sensor enables reliable navigation of mobile robots and automated guided vehicles—even in difficult environments with negative obstacles.
AMR Navigation Refined
When paired with 2-D camera technology, like the PGV and safePGV, Pepperl+Fuchs Data Matrix codes offer cutting-edge technology for the factory floor.
Different Types of Positioning Systems in Automation
In this blog post, we look at four different types of positioning systems and where they are most commonly used in automation …
Data Matrix Positioning System PXV versus PCV—What’s the Difference?
Pepperl+Fuchs released the next generation of Data Matrix positioning—the PXV series. How does this Data Matrix positioning system differ from the proven PCV absolute positioning system?
3 Factors that Influence Double Sheet Detection
Double sheet sensors are used to monitor layers of materials as they are fed into machines. While the default settings for Pepperl+Fuchs’ double sheet sensors are suitable for over 90% of all usable materials, it is important to consider the following factors before choosing which settings to use: environmental conditions, material characteristics, and alignment accuracy. Each of these can affect measurement accuracy in double sheet detection and must be accounted for.
Three Ultrasonic Sensors for Effective Level Measurement
Storage tanks and silos in many different industries require overfill prevention and continuous level measurement to prevent equipment damage and downtime. This means a broad range of materials, such as chemicals, sludge, and gravel, must be reliably detected to maintain optimal process flows. Ultrasonic sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed to detect and measure the fill level of liquids and solids, no matter their storage location.
How to Align the Sensing Face of the Inductive Sensor VariKont
The inductive sensors of the VariKont series are available in different housings. In this blog post, we explain how you can quickly and easily align the sensing face depending on the design.
Inclination Sensors: Pointing Solar Power in the Right Direction
Solar power is one of the most important answers to the question of renewable energy. Pepperl+Fuchs' high-precision inclination sensors can make solar power plants even more productive ...
Can Ultrasonic Double Sheet Sensors Be Used for Label Detection?
Ultrasonic double sheet sensors help ensure continuous, error-free processes in a range of industrial applications. They are used to prevent more than one layer of material from being fed into a machine. The same technology behind double sheet detection can also be applied to label detection applications.
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