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The KEYENCE LK-G Long Range Laser Displacement Sensor measures height, runout, thickness, vibration and more on fast-moving, rotating or high-temperature targets from distances of up to 1-meter. It’s ideal for RMS-Robotic Measurement Systems. Multiple built-in, externally controllable programs allow quick changeovers enabling fast sensor positioning for different measurements at various locations.
Issue Highlights
- Proceed With Caution
- Do You Use FPGA-Based Controllers?
- Power Supplies/Circuit Protection
Proceed With Caution
Good and thoughtful safety design yields productive machines that are easy to operate and maintain.
Do You Use FPGA-Based Controllers?
Take our Web poll and tell us why you use or don't use FPGA-based controllers.
Machine Builder Spotlight Video
Power Supplies/Circuit Protection
Our Control Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents face their toughest battle yet to protect the security and integrity of the results
of our newest user study: Power Supply and Circuit Protection use. See how they overcame a near-catastrophic CHAOS threat and then
learn about the power supply and circuit protection product preferences and implementation choices of our respondents.
AutomationXchange Solution Provider Profile
Find out how leading solution providers such as ILS Technologies changes the way companies share information at
CONTROL DESIGN's 2008 AutomationXchange. ILS Technologies bring greater precision to every stage of the production lifecycle. Their data
connectivity products enable real-time strategic decisions that make your business collaborations smarter, faster and more secure.
For more information on attending AutomationXchange's invitation-only event, visit www.automationxchange.com.
Sponsored Product
Design your own power supply system online
Design your own Acopian DC power system/supply online with the System Builder at www.acopian.com.
Simply enter your requirements, and you’ll receive a quotation for fully wired multiple-output power systems and supplies. Each system
will be completely wired, tested, and shipped within 9 days. 5 year warranty.
Featured White Paper
Power over Ethernet — The Industrial Opportunity Today
This white paper is devoted to the implications of PoE for industrial applications, and predictions for the adaptation time
table; as well as briefly addressing the technology behind it.
Machine Builder Forum
What Cost, This Efficiency?
Motor maintenance requirements are a big concern for users who need dependable machine uptime. Where’s energy consumption on your
customers’ priority lists? Are they saying they want energy-efficient motors? Are they ready to pay the up-front premium?
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Industry Events
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Sensors Expo & Conference
June 9 - 11, Rosemont, Ill.
The Vision Show
June 10 -12, Boston
Automation Xchange
August 10 - 13, Park City, Utah
International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2008)
September 8 - 13, Chicago
Assembly Technology Expo
September 23 - 25, Chicago
PACK EXPO 2008
November 9 - 13, Chicago
ProMat 2009
January 12 - 15, Chicago
