Sensor designed to function in wet, dusty environments
April 19, 2013 2:32 pm | Bei Sensors | Product Releases | CommentsBEI Sensors announces expanded input/output electrical options and a new IP69K rating on the highly configurable 9960 series. With the new electrical options, the 9960 can communicate with a wider range of controllers and is now capable of accepting a wide range of input voltages.
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Flexible, extended version of sensor features rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable
April 18, 2013 12:21 pm | Product Releases | CommentsBlueLevel Technologies, Inc, has announced a flexible extended length version of the Model AP/APX RF admittance point level sensor using a rugged ⅛” diameter stainless steel cable. To aid in the shedding of material from the cable a Teflon coating has been added, which has an extremely low coefficient of friction.
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Ultrasonic sensors designed for gasflow measurement
April 10, 2013 4:38 pm | Morgan Electro Ceramics | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) announces its new line of ultrasonic sensors for gasflow measurement, ideal for integrating into acoustic anemometry systems and SMART metering systems for measuring natural gas usage, as well as air-coupled level measurement of liquids and solids.
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Multi-component force plates support clinical gait, running, and balance analyses
March 27, 2013 4:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsKistler has announced the Type 9260AA, a portable multi-component force plate, designed to make high-accuracy measurements of ground reaction force, moment and center of pressure, in support of clinical gait, running and balance analysis applications.
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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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