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is critical in many applications
and the Baumer software sensor
suite provides a clear overview
on sensor data. The intuitive
user interface displays what
the sensor is seeing for easy
parameterisation of the connected
sensors and actuators, saving
valuable time from the test stage
to final implementation in series
production. Saving time in the
set-up configuration of the sensor
and actuator can be adopted 1:1 in
series production, eliminating any
further loss of time.

The IO-Link is a core element of
the Baumer all-inclusive package
ensuring unprecedented speed.

The latest master generation
allows for the shortest cycle
times, even in real-time capable
fieldbus systems such as Profinet
IRT and EtherCAT, compared to
conventional IO-Link masters
providing feature cycle times of
only 10ms.

This cycle time results in
a slowdown by factor 10 in
the Baumer laser distance
sensors such as the OM30, or
force measuring amplifiers
like the DAB10 with 1ms cycle
time, whereas the new master
is capable of cycle times up
to 400 µs on IO-Link side and
even 1ms via Profinet on other
conventional sensors. The Baumer
combination IO-Link sensors
helps users to exploit the entire
sensor performance in operation,
allowing for precise force
displacement curves, speeding
up and improved precision of
positioning tasks. They also
enable direct system switch-off via
IO-Link in the event of tilted parts
and so prevent both workpiece
and machine from damage.

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Müller to Buy UK kefir Business Biotiful Gut Health
Müller is to acquire UK kefir products firm Biotiful Gut Health to expand into the
“functional health” dairy business.

Founded in 2012, Biotiful produces a
range of kefir and other “natural gut
health” products, Müller said. Natasha
Bowes, Biotiful’s founder and CEO, will
support the company in an advisory
capacity “to ensure a smooth transition”,
the German dairy giant added.

In a statement, Müller, one of the
largest dairy companies in the UK, said
the acquisition will help the company
“to serve more consumer needs across
the category”.

“As awareness of the benefits
of natural gut health continue to
accelerate, the acquisition allows Müller
to realise its ambition to expand into the
growing functional health yogurt and
drinks segment”, the statement added.

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