Hokuyo Automatic USA Corporation has announced the launch of its new online Product Guide, a database designed to help engineers, system integrators, OEMs, and end users narrow down their search for sensing technology.
Selecting the right industrial sensor involves many factors beyond a product name. Users may need to determine what they are trying to sense, how far away the target is, the operating environment, the sensor’s interface, and whether the application requires a safety-rated sensor. The Product Guide allows users to browse by product family and narrow results by application and operating requirements. They can also search by model number, task, industry, and interface.
With 45 product and model groups, the guide covers a wide variety of needs. Its categories include LiDAR & Obstacle Detection, Safety Laser Scanners, Crane Collision Avoidance, Optical Data Transmission, Hot Metal Detectors, and Laser Distance Sensors. Users can narrow their search based on outdoor usage, sensing range, speed, compact size, and safety-rated protection. Links to individual product pages provide further information and specifications.
The Product Guide gives users a way to start with their application and work toward the technology they may need. Someone researching robotics, for example, can explore 2D and 3D LiDAR for navigation and obstacle detection. Someone evaluating personnel protection around a machine can explore safety laser scanners. Users can also learn about crane applications, contactless data transmission, hot metal detection, and distance measurement.
The guide addresses a question Hokuyo USA often receives: What is the difference between a safety laser scanner and a general obstacle detection sensor? Users should check the full model number and current specifications before selecting a sensor. Protecting people from hazards requires consideration of the complete safety system.
The launch of this online resource matters because it simplifies the sensor selection process, which can be complex and time-consuming. By providing a centralized, searchable database, Hokuyo USA aims to reduce the risk of mismatched sensors and help ensure that safety-critical applications are properly addressed. For industries relying on automation and measurement, having a tool that guides users from application requirements to appropriate technology can improve efficiency and safety outcomes.
Hokuyo Automatic USA Corporation manufactures sensing technology used in automation and measurement applications. Its product lines include LiDAR & Obstacle Detection, Safety Laser Scanners, Crane Collision Avoidance Sensors, Optical Data Transmission, Hot Metal Detectors, and Laser Distance Sensors. More information is available at hokuyo-usa.com.
