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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Miniature smart sensor combines 3-axis accelerometer with embedded microcontroller
January 22, 2013 2:19 pm | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics announced details of a miniature smart sensor that combines a 3-axis accelerometer with an embedded microcontroller together in an ultra-compact 3x3x1mm LGA package for advanced custom motion-recognition capabilities.
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Miniature metal photoeye touts hybrid structure
January 21, 2013 9:51 am | Keyence Corporation Of America | Product Releases | CommentsKEYENCE introduced the PR-M/F Series, said to be the industry’s first miniature metal photoeye. The PR-M/F Series is intended to fulfill three main focuses: durability, stable operation, and ease of use. By employing a “hybrid structure”, which features a
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Novel sensor provides bigger picture
January 18, 2013 1:12 pm | by EurekAlert! | News | CommentsDuke University engineers have developed a novel sensor that is more efficient, versatile and cheaper for potential use in such applications as airport security scanners and collision avoidance systems for aircraft, cars or maritime vessels.
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Would these “smart” ice cubes change how you drink?
January 17, 2013 2:24 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsSometimes great technology comes out of bad life experiences. Like the time Dhairya Dand from MIT Media Lab was so intoxicated he blacked out, and came up with an idea for a technology that would prevent people from drinking too much.By placing a smart LED inside molds of waterproof, edible jelly...
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Differential pressure transducer features oil-free, high line pressure design
January 16, 2013 5:14 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released the AST5300 wet/wet differential pressure transducer for use in Explosion-Proof and Non-Incendive areas. Featuring all 316L and Inconel X750 material, the AST5300 is suitable for various liquids and gases requiring high line pressure (1,500 PSI) and low differential pressure (10 PSID) measurements.
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Position sensor helps BLDC motor in transmission control unit run smoothly and efficiently
January 16, 2013 2:34 pm | Product Releases | Commentsams AG announced that automotive systems manufacturer Continental is using its robust, accurate AS5134 angular position sensor. The AS5134, as well as the newer AS5132, which are fully qualified to the AEC-Q100 automotive standard, are contactless magnetic position sensors optimized for use in high-speed brushless DC (BLDC) motors.
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Miniature infrared temperature sensor ideal for mounting in tight spaces
January 16, 2013 9:13 am | Omega Engineering | Product Releases | CommentsOmega introduces its new series of miniature infrared temperature sensor. The OS-MINI has features such as a miniature sensing head that makes this CE compliant product ideal for mounting in tight spaces, screen color changing capabilities to indicate alarm mode....
LISTED UNDER: Temperature6-Dimensional motion sensor enables precise control and increases accuracy, stability, safety, and operator productivity
January 15, 2013 2:16 pm | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced it has introduced its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 6-D Motion Variant, 6DF Series, designed to provide motion, position, and navigational sensing from a durable single device over six degrees of freedom.
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Inductive sensors range in frequency up to 10 KHz
January 14, 2013 9:45 am | Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPepperl+Fuchs has added new short cylindrical barrel and square profile models to its NBB family of inductive sensors. These flush-mount sensors deliver sensing ranges up to 1.5mm and switching frequency up to 10 KHz in temperatures ranging from -25 degrees to +85 degrees C (-13 to 185 degrees F).
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Intrinsically safe pressure transmitters available with process connections
January 11, 2013 11:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) intrinsically safe pressure transmitters for low pressure ranges are now available with ½" NPT Male and 1/4" BSPP male process connections. The non-incendive version of the low pressure series, the AST43LP will also share the same update.
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