Flow sensor for viscous foodstuffs

Article Abstract:

A low cost and reliable system is being developed by the University College Dublin to overcome the problem of real time process control in manufacture of viscous products. The main component of this system is the torqsense transducer by Sensor Technology, which monitors the constantly changing flow characteristics and visibility of the materials.

Facilities & equipment, Science & research, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Transducers, Research, Equipment and supplies, Food processing plants, Real-time control, Real time systems, Real-time systems, Real-time system

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Light beams replace interlocks

Article Abstract:

Erwin Sick have introduced a low cost beam system to replace interlocks for prevention of unsafe access to machinery and robot cells, conveyor areas and between mobile racks in automated warehouses. A controller with two sensors costs about sterling pounds 300.

Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified, Security systems industry, Security measures, Security systems, Electronic security systems, Erwin Sick Optic-Electronic Ltd.

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Drives and positioning software control show

Article Abstract:

The use of special version of linear positioning software enabled the storage of 64 separate positions along with individual move speeds. Prompts for all movements were stored in the drives.

Technology application, Control systems, Musical performance

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