The United Nations has advocated for the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of work engagement. Innovations in office environment design contribute to improved productivity, and the practice of Activity Based Working（ABW） contributes to creating organizations with fulfilling work. In this investigation, we conducted subjective evaluations of work engagement and objective evaluations using wearable devices.
2. Development of IO-Link inductive proximity sensor IC for improved productivity
Tomohiro Takamiya, Shinichi Kawai, Tomoko Omi
We have developed a proximity sensor IC for use in inductive proximity sensors that supports general ON/OFF output and IO-Link™ communication. The oscillator circuit in this IC has small temperature characteristics and can generate an oscillation amplitude proportional to the impedance of the sensing coil from a state of close contact with the target object to a state where the target object is absent. This enables the proximity sensor with IO-Link communication to output analog values according to the position of the target object, which is necessary for preventive maintenance and remote monitoring. It also enhances the ability to detect target objects near the sensor and improve adjustment accuracy. In addition, various settings can be made by combining the system with dedicated tools, making it possible to improve equipment productivity.
3. Compact single loop controller: Model C1M for improved performance while maintaining compatibility, Model C1A for high accuracy and high speed control
