Schmersal is proud to announce the release of our latest RFID-based electronic safety sensor, the compact RSS260, designed for application in safety circuits of hinged, sliding or removable safety guards. For mounting flexibility, the series is available with three different actuator types: a standard actuator (RST-260-1), a very flat, elongated actuator (RST-16-1), and an extremely […]
FPS series ultra low pressure sensors
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a new line of ultra-low pressure sensors ranging from 0.1 inH2O to 2 inH2O. The FPS Series employs an innovative flow-based technology that integrates a flow channel with sensing elements. Utilizing a proprietary chopper offset compensation technique; a superior offset stability is achieved better than 0.1%. […]
Alliance Sensors Group: The name in LVDT signal conditioning
Alliance Sensors Group has developed into “The Name in LVDT Signal Conditioning” due to the constant improvements and advancements made to its line of LVDT signal conditioners. Alliance Sensors Group was founded by Harold and Howard Schaevitz, widely known as the first family of LVDTs. The Schaevitz family has chartered Alliance Sensors Group not only […]
New 4th generation TRIPLESHIELD™ capacitive sensors
CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of their new 4th Generation TRIPLESHIELDTM CA30CA Capacitive Proximity Sensors. In addition to greatly improved immunity to dust, humidity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI), the CA30CA Series includes diagnostic alarms and two LEDs for better reliability and simplified troubleshooting during installation. The Carlo Gavazzi TRIPLESHIELDTM design, now in […]
A sensor pro in every discipline
Sensirion, a provider of humidity and temperature sensors, is taking sensor technology to a new level this year. At the electronica in Munich, the technology pioneer is presenting the most advanced platform for humidity and temperature sensors: the Platform3x with the powerful SHT3x sensor series. As the market leader, Sensirion is launching an innovation that […]
NK Technologies completes ISO-9001/ISO-14001 recertification audit
NK Technologies’ announces it has successfully completed an ISO-9001/ISO-14001 recertification audit of its quality assurance and environmental management systems. The systems have been consolidated in order to provide for efficiencies in managing both systems collectively versus separately. The four day audit was performed by SGS, an ANAB accredited independent third party registrar. Previously each management […]
Easy-to-use magnetic position sensor
ams AG (SIX: AMS), a provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, introduced the AS5600,a magnetic rotary position sensor which makes it easier than ever before to replace a traditional potentiometer with a more reliable contactless alternative. To appeal to manufacturers and users of potentiometers, the AS5600 features a ratiometric output, mirroring the output […]
½ inH2O Digital Pressure Sensor
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced a new ½ inH2O digital pressure sensor. This device is an addition to the existing DLVR Series Pressure Sensor family. The new ½ inH2O digital pressure sensor provides design engineers the ability to measure very low pressures with a compensated digital output signal. The DLVR Series […]
Mini rotary trimmer gets detents
PIHER Sensors and Controls S.A. has re-designed its popular PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer to include detents, providing users desirable tactile feedback on each position setting and selection. “Up until now, the detent feature was only available on PIHER’s 10mm (PT10) and 15mm (PT15) product lines, says Paul Cain, General Manager, North America. “With the re-engineered 6mm […]
Fiber optic sensors enable new MRI applications
Fiber optic sensors have become a critical technology enabler behind the latest functional MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) suite upgrades and new MRI equipment designs. It is increasingly desirable to synchronize certain patient activity with the MRI imaging system. The incredible high magnetic field strengths are increasing with each generation (3.0 Tesla being the top of the […]