IDEC SA1N space-saving subminiature photoelectric sensors with high accuracy and performance are ideal for sensing and positioning/counting applications.

The IDEC XA/XW series short body E-Stop switches are designed to deliver top-tier safety performance in challenging space-constrained industrial environments.

A look at light curtain specifications and performance standards, application examples of how light curtains are used, and how measuring light curtains operate.

A review of the factors that affect when to choose a scanner and when to choose a light curtain along with the important selection criteria for using scanners.

The classic electromechanical relay features attributes that allow it to solve challenging interface issues elegantly.

Safety is a top priority in industrial applications to protect employees and equipment, requiring automated machinery to satisfy functional safety requirements.

There’s a good chance that some variation on a laser-scanning approach has value for most industrial manufacturing or tracking applications.

Safety laser scanners can be used to monitor a hazardous industrial work area, keeping human operators safe while improving productivity.

IDEC’s PN1L series stainless steel pushbutton piezo switches have an easy to clean metal surface and no moving parts making them ideal for commercial kitchens.

Rumors of the PLC’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the PLC appears to be stronger than ever.

IDEC emergency stop switches utilize "Safe Break Action" technology, providing greater levels of human safety and has transformed the way E-stops are designed.

IDEC offers its internationally rated 22 mm pushbuttons and pilot devices, the HW series, and traditional NEMA style switch, the TW series.

IDEC's RV8 series interface relays provide a compact solution for general purpose relay requirements and are ideal for a variety applications.

IDEC's SE2L Safety Laser Scanner is currently the world’s smallest, and the world’s first with master/slave functionality and dual protection zones.

IDEC offers a variety of general purpose relays in their RH, RJ, RU, and RR series for use in a variety of applications.

IDEC's HG series of operator interface products are the perfect solution for customers' display needs.

IDEC's MicroSmart FC6A Plus can control and monitor the largest machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities.

IDEC's PS5R-V takes the best features of previous generations and enhances them, adding new features and putting them in more compact and efficient housings.

This next-generation IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC performs beyond micro PLC limits.

DIN-rail mount switching power supplies with global approvals for both industrial and hazardous locations