Online guide offers quick selection of LVDT position sensors
March 22, 2013 11:46 am | Macro Sensors | Product Releases | CommentsMacro Sensors offers an online Position Sensor Guide that quickly identifies the right LVDT linear position sensor for an application based on desired options such as measurement range, output, body diameter, operating temperature and other specs. Using selection criteria, the
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MEMS emitter combines high signal with fast pulses, long life
March 18, 2013 5:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors announced the global launch of a new MEMs Pulsed Emitter (MPE), a broadband source of quasi-black body pulsed light that operates over the 1 to 20 micron infrared (IR) spectrum. Designed with patented, thin-membrane, thermo-resistive material, the MPE is positioned as combining
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Technology evaluation kit enabling assessment of the accurate indoor- and outdoor energy efficient Real-Time locating system
March 8, 2013 2:25 pm | dresden elektronik | Product Releases | Commentsdresden elektronik ingenieurtechnik gmbh and ZIGPOS GmbH together launch an advanced technology evaluation kit enabling assessment of the accurate indoor- and outdoor energy efficient Real-Time locating system (eeRTLS) offered by the partners.
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Motion sensor hub designed for mobile devices
March 5, 2013 10:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsPNI Sensor Corporation and EM Microelectronic – Marin SA announce the introduction of the Sentral sensor fusion hub, a new, highly effective way to integrate complex motion sensors on mobile devices. The Sentral sensor fusion hub is the first hub designed specifically to manage sensor outputs on a low-power integrated circuit....
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Factory-wide humidity monitoring system mitigates MSD and ESD risk
February 27, 2013 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsECD launched a system designed to reduce the risk of MSD- and ESD-related defects. SensorWATCH, is a factory-wide humidity and temperature monitoring system that provides customer audit protection, delivers 24/7/365 access to factory conditions worldwide and eliminates
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Digital, 1.8-V humidity sensor touts compact size
February 27, 2013 10:23 am | Measurement Specialties | Product Releases | CommentsMeasurement Specialties announced the HTU21D, an ultra-compact, low power digital humidity/temperature sensor. The self-contained sensor interfaces directly with a microcontroller, ensuring a better signal path as well as
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Inclination sensors provide precise precision control, continuous positioning of rotational movements
February 21, 2013 4:31 pm | Balluff Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBalluff's new liquid-based inclination sensors measure the deviation on a horizontal axis of up to 360°. With an extremely high accuracy of 0.1°C, a resolution of 0.01° and a temperature drift of just 0.01% /10K, they are the ideal choice for solar -thermal power plant and renewable energy applications that require angle measurement or constant rotary monitori
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Standalone 3-axis magnetometer delivers high performance in a very small package
February 21, 2013 4:03 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has added a high-performance standalone 3-axis magnetometer to its MEMS sensor portfolio. The new sensor delivers high performance in a very small package. Because of its small size and high performance, the sensor is ideal for mobile phones...
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Low power sensors consume only 300 µA of current at a power supply level of 3.3 V
February 11, 2013 4:47 pm | Novotechnik U.S., Inc | Product Releases | CommentsNovotechnik U.S. introduces the Contelec Vert-X 21 LP Series of low power sensors. These non-contact angle sensors consume only 300 µA of current at a power supply level of 3.3 V. Other key specifications for Vert-X 21 LP include 0 to 360° measurement range, 12-bit resolution, repeatability to 0.1°,
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Programmable Hall device provides easy way to customize output of BEI Hall effect sensors
February 8, 2013 11:29 am | Bei Sensors | Product Releases | CommentsBEI Sensors introduces the Programmable Hall Device (PHD), an easy way to take control of customizing the output of BEI Hall effect sensors. This compact programming unit interfaces between a PC and BEI Hall effect sensors, and provides users with the ability to field program output functions that meet specific requirements.
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IR CO2 sensor for HVAC applications touts high sensitivity
February 7, 2013 11:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsCal Sensors launched its IRCO2 infrared CO2 sensor for HVAC applications. Designed to meet the accuracy and reliability requirements of Demand Controlled Ventilation systems (DCVs), the sensor combines desirable sensitivity and reliability with low power consumption. The IRCO2 sensor applies the latest
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Digital position sensor designed for precise rotational and incremental measurement of magnetic field fluctuations
February 6, 2013 12:30 pm | Measurement Specialties | Product Releases | CommentsMeasurement Specialties has released the KMA36, a digital position sensor for precise rotational and incremental measurement of magnetic field fluctuations. Using anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) technology, the contactless sensor measures angles of an exterior magnet over a 360° rotation as well as incremental positions along a linear magnetic pole strip with a 5 mm pole length.
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LVDTs designed for harsh environments
February 6, 2013 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAlliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce the new LA-25 series LVDTs for use in steel, aluminum, and paper mills as well as in fluid power systems and hydro plants.An LA-25 is not your grandfather’s LVDT. It is very robust and designed to survive heavy duty applications in harsh environments.
LISTED UNDER: PositionLinear motor positioning stage generates 20lbs of continuous force and 60lbs of peak force
February 4, 2013 12:28 pm | H2W Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsH2W introduces a new vacuum compatible SR series positioning stage. The brushless linear motor positioning stage (P/N SRS-024-04-020-01V)is a closed loop system that can be used for positioning applications inside a vacuum environment. The SR series stage is a compact, small footprint, open type positioning stage.
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These shoes will tell you when it’s time for a new pair
January 28, 2013 3:14 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsApple has a lot of great products: iPhones, iPads, computers, laptops, Apple TV and the potential for many more. (Note the lack of iPad mini on this list because it is a dumb product, but I digress.) It seems the company might be expanding into shoe wear with a sensor that will track your steps and tell you when it’s time for a new pair of kicks.
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