News and knowledge in Industrial Automation

Do you need help with the safety of your industrial doors, gates, or high-speed doors? Whether you require safety edges, light curtains, safety bumpers, or complete control systems, we can help.

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If you are a machine builder or system integrator within the manufacturing, intralogistics or food and bev industry. Take a look at our article on barcode verification.

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At OEM Automatic, we can supply a series of components for your one project. All under one roof. This case study discusses how we supplied several components for our customer's new electro-pneumatic control box. 

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We now offer NON-SAFETY light curtains, for measuring and detection. We can customise and tailor our light curtains to your application.

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The SH4 series is a complete family of safety light curtains that not only meet high performance and environmental standards, but also take safety to new levels.

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We now present the Smart-VS+, the newest line extension to the Smart VS family. This smart sensor has a new electronic platform, enhanced capability of image handling and many more features, explored below.

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We present Kublers ultimate package: Encoders and Process Displays, which can be used together to create efficient processes.

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It’s always better to see our products in action, so, we have our very own mobile, live demonstration kit of the Smart VS Sensor. Book an appointment for us to come down to you and show you how it works – in person!

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Our machine safety product manager, Martin Illston – has recently achieved his CMSE® certification and is now a TUV Certified Machinery Safety Expert! Read more to see how he can help...

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We present the NEW Datasensing S3N family of miniature photosensors packed with NEW features. All the incredible characteristics described are available in the global standard miniature case of 11 x 32 x 20 mm!

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Automated machinery in the process and packaging industries is constantly developing. Find out how we can help to automate process and packaging machinery at OEM.

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After 2 years, OEM are thrilled to announce that we are returning to PPMA this September! Save the dates and visit us on stand A70!

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OEM Automatics Sensors & Safety department have a new product overview brochure, featuring a range of products, brands and even touching on some other ranges from OEM Automatic.

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In automation, components must be able to stand up to harsh environments and be long-lasting. See what IP69K product we recommend and where they can be used.

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Meet Kubler, whose products enable smart automation, we're introducing the latest innovations from supplier, Kubler, for measurement, transmission and evaluation.

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Chemical processing and production are part of a huge billion-pound industry. The importance of chemistry means there is no room for inaccuracies.

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Machine safety is central to any manufacturing process and is one of the highest priorities for machine builders. So find out how you can improve your machine safety on a conveyor system.

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One of Crouzet’s specialist areas is access control. Its intelligent gates and doors involve motion control, remote management and position management.

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In this guide we’ll look at the key food and beverage trends in 2022. We’ll then focus on one trend in particular - improving flexibility

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IO-Link is the first interface for communication with sensors and actuators and is an international standard. At OEM Automatic, we want to help you develop and streamline your process.

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Product specialists from the Machine Vision and Sensors and safety team have worked on some unboxing and demonstration videos to help customers select products for industrial automation applications.

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Are safety features at the top of your list of priorities? Of course they are. We recommend IDEM’s Skorpion trapped key interlock range.

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Part of our machine safety range includes a large selection of safety light curtains and light barriers. But which of these suits your machine or application best?

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If you are looking for a measuring wheel system that offers reliable speed, position and distance measurement – the new Kubler MWE02 is right for you!

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Several years have been spent with our partners to develop a range within IIoT (Industrial Internet Of Things). We want to make it easier for our customers to take a step into the digital world.

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What is an AGV? AGV is short for Automated Guided Vehicle. AGVs are automated and computer controlled transportation robots that can be used for a range of tasks.

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Datalogic has launched their new Lidar guidance scanner designed to navigate automated guided vehicles (AGV), Laser guided Vehicles (LGV) and Automated Guided Forklifts (AGF).

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Datalogic’s Safety Laser Sentinel (SLS) Enhanced is suitable for use with both machinery and automated vehicles. It offers a complete application-oriented solution for safe area monitoring in factory automation and intralogistics.

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Datalogic’s innovative Smart-VS can classify objects as well as complex vision systems do but uses simple photoelectric sensors and is easy to configure.

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Prioritising safety is essential in industry, and that’s what OEM Automatic’s dedicated Machine and Safety Division does.

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OEM Automatic, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of components for industrial automation, continues to invest in personnel with the appointment of Ross Bland as Sales Engineer, Sensors and Safety.

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OEM Automatic is proud to announce that Daniel Gent will start a new role within the company as Sensors and Safety Sales Manager.

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