STW at the SPS: Sensor and control solutions for demanding applications

Precise sensors and modern control technologies for mobile machines: This is what STW will be presenting at the SPS in Nuremberg from November 12-14, 2024.

Every year, representatives of the automation industry meet at the SPS. Among them are the experts from STW in Kaufbeuren. The company's own sensor solutions are the focus of its trade show presentation. The inclination sensor SMX.igs-a measures the occurring accelerations and rotation rates in all three spatial axes, calculates the inclination angles and is therefore ideal for precise motion analysis, even in difficult environments and a wide range of applications. It offers maximum accuracy and robustness in a compact housing. Another highlight at the STW booth is the SMX.dms-a strain transducer that measures forces, weights or vibrations. This sensor is used in both stationary and mobile scenarios, where it accurately records mechanical loads and enables the condition of structures to be monitored.

The sensor portfolio is complemented by the ESX.4 family of control solutions. These include the ESX.4cl-ag and the ESX.4ct. Both are based on the Aurix platform and have received a comprehensive security update that prepares them for the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The flagship ESX.4cl-ag features a large number of inputs and outputs, various Ethernet and single-pair Ethernet configurations, and multiple CAN bus interfaces, and is specifically designed for safety-critical applications. The small ESX.4ct offers integrated inclination sensors, Bluetooth support and multifunctional application options. Like the other 4th generation ESX controllers, both are highly flexible and future-proof.

A special highlight of the STW booth will be a demonstrator showing how image recognition solutions can be implemented with the HPX high-performance controller. The demonstrator shows how this technology can be used for applications with high computing power and complex data evaluation.

STW will present these innovations at the SPS in Nuremberg from November 12-14 in Hall 8, Stand 201.