Checking presence of metal wave washer during switch assembly

Checking presence of metal wave washer during switch assembly

automotive
Summary An Indian manufacturer of automotive switches uses inductive sensing to confirm the presence of a dark metal, wave-shaped washer in the sw...
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Extra Distance Inductive Sensors Detect Presence of Metal Washers in Plastic Assemblies

Extra Distance Inductive Sensors Detect Presence of Metal Washers in Plastic Assemblies

automotive
Summary A plastics manufacturer tests batches of control knobs for in-car audio systems before shipment to automotive assembly plants; each knob co...
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RFID Tags Withstand Elevated Temperatures During Automotive Paint Curing

RFID Tags Withstand Elevated Temperatures During Automotive Paint Curing

automotive
Summary A manufacturer of automotive-suspension coil springs uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify parts and monitor p...
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Photoelectric Fiber-Optic Sensor Detects Broken Parking-Brake Cable During Manufacture

Photoelectric Fiber-Optic Sensor Detects Broken Parking-Brake Cable During Manufacture

automotive
Summary During manufacture of automotive parking-brake cable, multiple strands of steel wire are twisted together, forming a single cable. After t...
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