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Sensors Detect Metal Targets In Extreme Heat & Cold Sensors Detect Metal Targets In Extreme Heat & Cold

For sensing applications exposed to temperatures from -25 degrees C to +180 degrees C, Baumer has introduced the new IFRH Series of Inductive High Temperature Sensors, a family of two-part proximity switches available in M8, M12 and M18 designs with chromium nickel steel housings. Intended for flush-face installation, the IP67-rated IFRH sensors are... [Read more]

Linear Sensor Built For Hydraulic Applications

Position feedback devices are commonly implemented in hydraulic applications for monitoring the performance accuracy of actuators and cylinders to improve operational efficiencies.  The environment in which the embedded sensor must survive can be problematic. The hydraulic fluid is under high pressures and temperatures and the actuators and cylinders... [Read more]

US ARMY To Have Portable Toxic Gas Sensor Developed US ARMY To Have Portable Toxic Gas Sensor Developed

The US Army has awarded a contract to Platypus Technologies for the development of a portable sensor that can detect deadly gases and other toxins. Under the $2.2m contract, Platypus will continue to develop sensors that have an ultra-thin layer of gold film coated with receptors that make it turn lighter or darker when it comes in contact with a targeted... [Read more]

Leadership in Engineering Leadership in Engineering

Leadership in Engineering This is the 3rd annual Leadership event announcing the winners in the 2009 Leadership Awards Program. The Design World User Community have cast their votes and we are pleased to announce the winners. ADVANCED MATERIALS Da/Pro Rubber is a custom manufacturer of precision rubber, TPE, and plastic molding products. The... [Read more]

Multi-Touch ‘Resistive’ Touchscreen Controller Chip Multi-Touch ‘Resistive’ Touchscreen Controller Chip

As the latest high-tech devices such as smartphones, mobile internet devices and netbooks adopt multi-touch touchscreens to support increasingly sophisticated ‘apps’ and games,STMicroelectronics has introduced a multi-touch ‘resistive’ touchscreen controller chip to optimize the Bill of Materials of the electronics supporting this advanced capability.... [Read more]

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