Piezoelectric is the property of a material to generate a voltage when mechanical force is applied to it. In contrast, the piezoresistive effect is … [Read More...] about What is the difference between piezoelectric and piezoresistive pressure sensing?
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The working principle, applications and limitations of ultrasonic sensors
The ultrasonic sensor (or transducer) works on the same principles as a radar system. An ultrasonic sensor can convert electrical energy into acoustic … [Read More...] about The working principle, applications and limitations of ultrasonic sensors
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AutomationDirect adds sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes
The AutomationDirect process control temperature sensor lineup now includes RTD versions of the M12 connection transmitters, transmitter versions of the RTDs without process connection, and sanitary … [Read More...] about AutomationDirect adds sanitary 3-A versions of RTDs and transmitter probes
Teledyne DALSA’s Genie Nano-5G camera now in full production
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced that the new GenieTM Nano-5G M/C8100 camera, based on the ON Semiconductor 45M monochrome and color sensors, has now entered full … [Read More...] about Teledyne DALSA’s Genie Nano-5G camera now in full production
New way to monitor motors in hazardous areas
ABB has extended the scope of applications for ABB Smart Sensors with a new generation design for motors in hazardous areas. Chemical and oil and gas customers can now benefit from cost-efficient … [Read More...] about New way to monitor motors in hazardous areas
SICK to launch SICK AppStudio
Easily create individual SensorApps on your own–without programming skills– to solve new automation tasks. Starting at the end of the year, this will all be possible in the SICK AppStudio, part of the … [Read More...] about SICK to launch SICK AppStudio
Students compete in second annual TiM$10K Challenge
For the second year, SICK, Inc. invited students from universities around the country to participate in the TiM$10K Challenge. The challenge started in 2018 to support innovation and student … [Read More...] about Students compete in second annual TiM$10K Challenge
SICK adds light curtain line to U.S. production facility
As a sensor supplier for major manufacturers throughout the United States, SICK, Inc. has local United States production capabilities that enable it to better serve its customers to keep the supply … [Read More...] about SICK adds light curtain line to U.S. production facility
TE Connectivity and affiliates donate $1 million to fight COVID-19
TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectivity and sensors, and the TE Connectivity Foundation, a private charitable foundation funded entirely by TE, have donated more than $1 million to … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity and affiliates donate $1 million to fight COVID-19
Bringing smart logistics to life at MODEX 2020
Flexibility in production and logistics is possible by implementing smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 solutions, reliable safety sensors for human-robot collaboration, and accurate track and trace … [Read More...] about Bringing smart logistics to life at MODEX 2020
Winners announced in Switches & Sensors category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
Winners in the second annual LEAP Awards, celebrating the best components and services across the mechanical and electrical engineering design space, were unveiled on November 5, 2019. Across 13 … [Read More...] about Winners announced in Switches & Sensors category for the 2019 LEAP Awards
TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd., completed the previously announced acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Elmos Semiconductor AG on September 30. SMI’s … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity completes acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc.
Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio
Heilind Electronics has partnered with SSI Technologies (an Amphenol Company) to bring its customers a broad range of industry-leading automotive and heavy equipment sensor solutions. As an … [Read More...] about Heilind Electronics adds SSI Technologies to Amphenol sensor portfolio
Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s line of sensors now includes capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment for sensitivity. Capacitive proximity sensors allow sensing of metal and non-metal objects … [Read More...] about Capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment from AutomationDirect
Alliance Sensors Group, Component Distributors partner on linear position sensors
H. G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group has announced a partnership with Denver-based Component Distributors Inc. to distribute its line of LVIT and LVDT linear position sensors and their … [Read More...] about Alliance Sensors Group, Component Distributors partner on linear position sensors
TE Connectivity to acquire First Sensor AG
TE Connectivity Sensors Germany Holding AG of TE Connectivity Ltd. Will purchase First Sensor AG, a provider of sensing solutions based in Germany. TE Holding, TE, and First Sensor have also entered … [Read More...] about TE Connectivity to acquire First Sensor AG
Pepperl+Fuchs announces portfolio expansion
The new F199 from Pepperl+Fuchs is optimized for high-accuracy inclination measurement. Like other inclination sensors, the F199 provides measurement feedback of the angle tilt of machines or machine … [Read More...] about Pepperl+Fuchs announces portfolio expansion
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Low Pressure Filtering of a Pressure Sensor’s Input
The Problem In some applications, high-frequency pressure transients may be present that distort the sensor’s output and degrade its ability to read the underlying changes in pressure. This can especially be a problem in low-pressure applications, such as medical measurements where discerning subtle differences is essential to successful diagnosis and monitoring. A common, well-known solution […]
