In what it calls a new performance category of optical sensors, Baumer has launched three new sensor types: (1) a diffuse sensor with background suppression, (2) SmartReflect – the light barrier without a reflector and (3) a retro-reflective sensor also for reflective surfaces. With its OneBox design, the three Baumer sensors have the same dimensions, […]
$2.25 Million Prize Offered for Breakthrough Sensing Technologies for Healthcare
With the increasing global demand for healthcare resources, a competition technique that has previously led to establishing the airline industry and more recently personal space flight is now focused on advancements to revolutionize digital healthcare. Offering a $2.25 million prize, the Nokia Sensing X CHALLENGE aims to stimulate the development of sensors and sensing technology […]
Thumb Contacts Sense ECG Signals
Handheld home health monitoring devices aim to simplify users’ ability to take a greater role in their healthcare. Looking very similar to a handheld remote control or text messaging, Plessey’s imPulse hand-held electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor takes advantage of its latest EPIC sensors. To obtain an ECG reading, the user places a thumb on each of […]
Sensing Technology Targets Farmers and Ranchers
Eking out the greatest return from the land requires today’s farmers and ranchers to carefully manage energy consumption, water levels, and equipment operations as well as monitor hazardous conditions that could jeopardize their livestock and consumables. Global Monitoring’s Messenger Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU) addresses these requirements. The RMU provides the capability to remotely manage and […]
Shirt Integrates Sensors and More for Health Monitoring
With the market for wearable devices projected to reach more than 100 million units annually by 2016 according to ABI Research, many companies are pursuing new products to take advantage of consumer interest. Collaboration of three companies, Maxim Integrated, Clearbridge VitalSigns, and Orbital Research, has produced the Fit shirt for preventive medical care that could reduce […]
Sensor Provides 4 Nanometer Resolution for Manufacturing Measurements
With its redesigned contact-free IPRM 12 inductive sensor, Baumer now offers measurement resolution of 4 nm. In addition to high resolution, the IPRM 12 has a measuring speed of 1 mm/s. The contact-free sensor provides an alternative to complex measuring systems and will not leave scratches or pressure points on delicate finished products. Housed in […]
Healthcare Monitor Relies on Wearable Body Sensor Technologies
With the recent receipt of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Preventice can now offer its BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System (RMS) to hospitals and clinics to detect and monitor non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias for ambulatory patients. The system uses STMicroelectronics wearable body sensor technologies to obtain patient data. […]
Tips for Selecting and Designing a Membrane Switch – Part II
For the first part of this article, click here. Ask the right questions – Follow these steps to get the right design Membranes switches are usually customized to fit each project and there is a virtually unlimited range of styles, colors and switch sizes. Don’t be afraid to ask a professional – Use experts […]
Tips for Selecting and Designing a Membrane Switch – Part I
Save yourself time and money by following these easy guidelines By Debby McDowell, APEM Components Membrane switches are known for standing up to tough environmental conditions. Flexible and durable, the membrane switch can be customized with embossing, backlighting, sealing, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) shielding. Membrane switches can be made with either tactile or non-tactile feedback […]
Wireless Sensing Applied to Rollercoaster Testing
Measuring the inertial force on a person when riding a roller coaster is an interesting challenge, especially when the coaster has a downhill drop of more than 45m and eight inversions. That is exactly what the Dragon Khan of PortAventura in Europe offers riders. To measure the inertial force on this and the Shambhala, a […]