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Content about Balluff Inc. - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Miniature metal inductive sensor made for extreme applications
- May 27, 2014
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Balluff expands its inductive sensor miniature line with the addition of the BES R04 block sensor. The metal-housed inductive sensor is suitable for extreme applications. Its ceramic sensing face makes it appropriate for applications with weld spatter, metal debris, and vibration; its small size...
- From The Fabricator
Balluff named second-best place to work in Kentucky
- May 2, 2014
- Shop Management
- News Release
Balluff Inc., Florence, Ky., a manufacturer of inductive, photoelectric, vision, capacitive, and magnetic sensors, has been recognized in the 10th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky competition as the second-best place to work in the state. The firm joined 90 other Kentucky companies that were...
Electronic sensors augment error-proofing, quality control programs
- By Dave Bird
- Dec 2, 2013
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Manufacturing is changing—the old hands are retiring, and many left the industry suddenly in the wake of the 2009 downturn. The workforce is smaller and less experienced than before, yet the demands for quality and consistency have never been higher. Electronic sensing and measuring systems can help with inspection and error-proofing in this demanding situation.
- From The Fabricator
Balluff adds staff in marketing, sales
- Dec 6, 2012
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Balluff Inc., a Florence, Ky., manufacturer of sensor technology for industrial automation, has announced the addition of several new positions in marketing and sales.Wolfgang Kratzenberg has been hired as marketing manager for RFID products. He is responsible for expanding the company's UHF...
- From The Fabricator
Balluff celebrates 90th anniversary
- Oct 31, 2011
- Automation and Robotics
- News Release
Balluff, a manufacturer of sensors for factory automation and systems for industrial communication with headquarters in Neuhausen, Germany, marks 90 years in business in 2011. The company has subsidiaries in 54 countries on all continents, including Balluff Inc. in Florence, Ky. The firm...
- From The Fabricator
Using analog technology to errorproof the stamping process
- By Drew Stevens
- Jan 13, 2009
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Ensuring part quality and protecting dies are important considerations for any stamping operation. In-die analog sensors can help stampers reduce setup errors and downtime while achieving optimum part quality. This article discusses different applications for analog sensors.
- From The Fabricator
Sensors evolve to meet new errorproofing role
- By Henry Menke and Tom Draper
- Sep 16, 2008
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Having the right sensors in your operation can make the difference between poor- and high-quality production. Today's sensors have evolved dramatically to fit tight spaces and accomplish more tasks than earlier versions. New technology merging sensor and vision systems is allowing manufacturers to have the best of both in a single device.
- From The Fabricator
Balluff names business development support specialist
- Apr 15, 2008
- Assembly and Joining
- News Release
Balluff, Florence, Ky., has named Drew Stevens as business development support specialist for metal forming. Stevens, who directs the company's metal forming support programs, has been a journeyman diemaker since 1998 and most recently was with Die-Matic Corp., where he was responsible for...
- From The Fabricator
Coming to your sensors
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 11, 2008
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Stamping sensors can go a long way in protecting valuable dies and eliminating downtime associated with repairing dies after crashes. So why aren't more shops using them? Perhaps it's because their misconceptions get in the way of making a wise investment.
Error-free tube fabrication
- By Dave Bird
- Mar 13, 2007
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Manufacturing processes are prone to variances, resulting in manufactured products that do not conform to specifications. Dozens of types of electronic sensors and measurement systems are available that fabricators can use to verify that their products are not defective. Understanding what types of sensors are available and how they work are the first two steps in implementing electronic sensing devices for quality control.
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