Williston, VT – Frost & Sullivan has awarded MicroStrain® the 2009 North American Business Development Strategy Leadership of the Year Award in the sensors market in recognition of the company’s ability to grow at 40 percent per year over the last five years. The Award recognizes the company’s ability to perceive consumer needs, develop products […]
MicroStrain Awarded Phase II SBIR Contract by US Navy
Williston, VT – The US Navy (NAVAIR) has recently awarded MicroStrain, Inc. a Phase II SBIR contract to further develop a suite of miniature vibro-mechanical energy harvesters for powering wireless sensors on Navy aircraft. Recent developments in combining sensors, microprocessors, and radio frequency (RF) communications holds the potential to revolutionize the way we monitor and […]
MicroStrain® Releases Miniature Attitude Heading Reference System
Williston, VT – MicroStrain Inc has released the latest in its line of attitude heading reference systems (AHRS). The 3DM-GX3-25™ AHRS is the first of the 3DM-GX3™ family of miniature inertial systems to be released into the market. With versions weighing only 11.5 grams, it is the smallest and lightest AHRS on the market today. […]
Top 25 most searched for terms for March 2009
Top 25 most searched for terms on Sensor Tips.com for March 2009
Lateral Force Sensor
Sensor Developments’ Model 20009 tire durability force sensor is used to evaluate the durability of passenger tires. It features an element design that is able to withstand very high extraneous loads experienced during aggressive vehicle maneuvers, while not affecting the desired tire performance measurement. These types of sensors are used on tire durability test machines […]
Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched the next generation of state-of-the-art miniature photoelectric sensors with exceptional features. Housed in a world standard style, these sensors are well-prepared for global applications. The new PD30 Series sensors feature simple to use, precise push button programming, eliminating the trial and error setup required with potentiometer based […]
Hazardous Location Pressure Sensor Products Catalog
Mt. Olive, NJ – American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released a new Hazardous Location Pressure Sensor Products catalog. Due to an expanding product line, new approvals and added capabilities, their “hazardous location” approved products are segmented into a new 43 page booklet. Products are catalogued into three main sections: UL/cUL approved, CSA approved, and […]
Mini Photoelectric Sensors
Buffalo Grove, IL – Carlo Gavazzi has launched a new series of compact, versatile photoelectric sensors, offering exceptional features and outstanding value. The new CGPS Series sensors feature a universal housing style which can be installed via the threaded M18 barrel, or secured with screws to a bracket via the mounting holes on the flat […]
Mobile Equipment Vehicle Sensors
Minneapolis, Minn. — TURCK introduces its new family of robust inductive proximity sensors for use on mobile vehicle systems. Designed to reliably detect the position of doors, ladders, outriggers, gates and booms, the Mobile Equipment Sensor Series delivers rugged sensing solutions for agriculture, construction, commercial and utility industry mobile equipment applications. The sensors are available […]
MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine […]