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Leuze training workshop reaches Cheshire (9th January 2012)
The Introduction to Machine Safety training workshop from Leuze electronic stops at the offices of the HMK Direct in Congleton, East Cheshire on Tuesday 31st January.
From Newsletter Stories
Coded magnetic safety (1st December 2011)
With coded magnetic sensors and evaluation units, Leuze electronic offers special safety systems for extremely rough environments.
From Features
Free machine safety training in Croydon (27th October 2011)
Leuze electronic’s next Machine Safety training is on Monday 21st November, at the offices of the PPMA in Croydon.
From News
Found before they get lost (1st September 2011)
Leuze scanning technology eliminates manual searching of storage bins at JD Williams, reducing instances of lost items
From Products
A new dimension for driverless transportation (1st June 2011)
Ceiling-based laser scanning is the best lift truck option in terms of navigation and cost savings, argues Mark Weymouth, md of Leuze Electronic UK
From Information technology
Free workshops on machine safety (15th September 2010)
Leuze electronic is running a series of free workshops on machine safety in October, as part of its UK 20th birthday celebrations.
Sensing it's time to separate (1st December 2008)
Mark Weymouth joins Leuze electronic as managing director of UK operations and his first role will be to separate the company from its former joint-venture partner Mayser Polymer.
From Industry update
Mini sensor gets measure of distance (1st December 2008)
Leuze electronic's ODSL 8 sensor is designed for applications that demand the accuracy of precision optical distance measuring sensors and where space may be at a premium.
Lowers the cost of hi-bay safety (1st October 2008)
Protection against accidental push-through of pallets in high-bay warehouse racking configurations is generally provided by mechanical systems. However, with its ODS 96B optical distance sensors, Leuze electronic offe
Detects tiny items on the move (1st August 2008)
Claimed to be the world's smallest opto-electronic/laser sensor, the the PRK 3b series from Leuze electronic is capable of detecting components measuring less than 0.1mm. It comes in various models to suit widely diff
From Conveying
Sensor lowers cost of hi-bay safety (22nd July 2008)
Part of a new generation of sensors developed by Leuze electronic, the ODS 96B optical distance sensor offers cost effective protection against accidental push-through of pallets in high-bay warehouse racking
Smallest laser sensors are go (1st June 2008)
The new PRK 3b photoelectric sensors from Leuze are said to be the world's smallest optoelectronic/ laser sensors, capable of detecting components measuring less than 0.1mm.
World's smallest sensors (15th April 2008)
The new PRK 3b photoelectric sensors from Leuze are capable of detecting components measuring less than 0.1mm
New optical distance sensor (1st February 2008)
The ODS 96B is a new generation of optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic for the detection of highly dynamic processes through unusually highfrequency measurements.
Don't go off the rails (1st October 2007)
The new BPS 8 bar code positioning system from Leuze Mayser provides an optical measuring method for monitoring and controlling the position of rail-mounted industrial trucks, overhead carrier systems, hoists, rack h
From Lifting & Moving
Safety light curtains on show (25th September 2007)
Leuze Mayser will be exhibiting two of its safety light curtains for the first time at a UK exhibition, seen at Health+Safety 07 in Bolton on 10th and 11th October...
Safety light curtains on show (1st August 2007)
Leuze Mayser will be exhibiting two of its safety light curtains for the first time at a UK exhibition, seen at this years Health and Safety show.
New precision distance measuring device (1st February 2007)
Through the use of laser technology, Leuze Mayser's new AMS 200 distance measurement device achieves a hitherto unattainable accuracy of ±3mm over the measuring distance of 200m. Optical distance measurement based on the lig
Small opto-electronic sensors (1st December 2006)
Although physically smaller than other models, the new PRK 25B range of optoelectronic sensors from Leuze Mayser is said to offer one of the most powerful specifications to suit extremely diverse applications – from simple se
Upgrade and save with sensor (1st August 2006)
Installers of automated conveying, handling and storage solutions will welcome the inherent features of a new retroreflective opto-sensor being introduced by Leuze Mayser.
Picking Leuze makes sense (1st August 2006)
More than one thousand Leuze optosensors help the smooth running of an extensive new order picking system at Reyher's high bay warehouse in Hamburg. The high speed automated system relies on information supplied by the many d
From Distribution
Optical distance sensor features faster detection (1st April 2006)
The latest optical distance sensor from Leuze Mayser offers improved accuracy, fast detection and increased configuration possibilities.
RFI system for high speed conveyors (1st December 2005)
Leuze Mayser's latest RFI device, the RFM32, is compact and robust, providing read/write over distances of 90mm. A typical application would be object detection in automated warehousing and handling applications, giving high data transfer rate and pr
Simplified sensors for swifter installation (1st August 2005)
Leuze Mayser says features of a new retro-reflective opto-sensor that include – interference proof, brightVision technology and Ultralock – will appeal particularly to installers of automated conveying, handling and storage solutions. Alongside faste
From Storing containers
Cyklop rates Leuze’s Entry-Exit (1st August 2005)
David Hearn, the MD of strapping machine supplier Cyklop, says Leuze Mayser’s safe Entry-Exit system is “excellent equipment”.
Easy machine guard system (1st April 2005)
Leuze Mayser says its safe Entry-Exit machine guarding system is now a common feature on many pallet strapping and wrapping installations undertaken by Gordian Strapping.
From Health & Safety
Three new Leuze sizes make sense (1st February 2005)
Leuze Mayser has three new models in its precision optical distance measuring sensors range.
One scanner protects four field pairs (1st October 2004)
Simplifying installation and programming, Leuze Maysers new Rotoscan RS4-4 laser scanner features an integrated AS-i interface. Another key benefit of this programmable area scanning safety device is that four paris of fields can be programmed and se
Guard system allows free flow (1st October 2004)
The Entry Exit FT-Muting Guard from Leuze Mayser prevents employees becoming entwined in machinery yet allows free flow of approved items.
Sensor speeds detection rates (1st April 2004)
A new label detection sensor from Leuze Mayser provides ultra-precise triggering of labelling machines, ensuring accurate and reliable application of labels. The GS 06 optical fork sensors 8000Hz switching frequency enables it to cope with higher pro
Versatile scanner can read damaged codes (1st February 2004)
Hailed as one of the most versatile omni-directional scanners available, Leuze Maysers BCL90 CAX features code fragment technology that makes even damaged labels easy to read. Suitable for applications from parcel identification to high-speed sortati
Downtime eliminated (1st December 2003)
Upgrading to Leuze Mayser optical measuring sensors means trouble-free, accurate positioning of overhead gantry cranes at M-Reals New Thames Mill. The installation uses a mounting arrangement, whereby mirrors are used to turn optical signals through
Thorough examination (1st October 2003)
The new national scheme for Thorough Examination, the result of whole-industry consultation and development, is something all forklift users need to know about On 16th October the UK materials handling industry unveiled a definitive new national sch
Innovation award for Translift (1st October 2003)
HRH The Duke of Gloucester has presented The Queens Award for Enterprise to Translift Engineering at a ceremony that took place at the companys head office in Reddich. The award recognises the innovation behind the articulating Bendi forklift. After
Greenstone rebrands and restructures (1st October 2003)
Conveyor and sortation systems integrator, Greenstone Automation, is changing its name to SDI Greenstone. The change is part of a major restructuring that establishes Greenstone as the UK-based headquarters of an expanding pan-European operation, par
LINPIC lives on (1st October 2003)
The only UK manufactured automated storage carousel, the LINPIC, is back in production having been rescued from the Official Receivers. Partners Graham Veitch and Ken Harbron, both of whom were involved with LINPICs when they were manufactured in Lei
M&W Toyota management team strengthened (1st October 2003)
In the light of expansion and plans for future sales growth, forklift distributor, M&W Toyota Handling has restructured and strengthened its senior management team. The team which includes recently appointed managing director, Toshiro Honjo, financ
No safety catch (1st October 2003)
One area that continues to be of prime importance in the materials handling industry, indeed in industry as a whole, is that of health and safety a fact which was borne out by Septembers over-subscribed FLTA Safety Conference. Chatting with the deleg
