At the first Interactive Manufacturing Experience (imX 2011) conference, Sept. 12-14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Tom Rosenberg, director of marketing for Balluff explains the company’s Tool ID products that use RFID technology to integrate the tool room with the factory floor to Sensor Tips’ Randy Frank. For more information about Balluff Tool ID products, click […]
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NIST’s first Chief Manufacturing Officer Kicks off imX 2011
In his first public address as the Chief Manufacturing Officer for NIST at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Michael Molnar spoke to an audience of manufacturing engineers at the first Interactive Manufacturing Experience (imX 2011) conference, Sept. 12-14, 2011 in Las Vegas. In this newly created position, Molnar is NIST’s central point of contact with […]
Capacitive Sensor for Liquid Level Detection
Detecting liquid levels in confined spaces in machines and facilities can pose problems. For these types of applications, Baumer developed its CFDK 25 capacitive sensor. The 52.4 x 25-mm flat housing design has a height of only 6 mm and has an available mounting frame. In addition to attachment with two screws, the frame allows […]
Noncontact Infrared Temperature Sensors with Network Communication Options
Raytek has simplified connecting noncontact temperature sensing in industrial applications. Its MI3 infrared (IR) sensors are now compatible with the Modbus and Profibus network protocols. Multi-channel noncontact temperature measurements can be made with a range of optical resolutions (2:1, 10:1 or 22:1) and response times as fast as 20 mS. Offered in a temperature range […]
Sensor Analog Front-Ends Simplify System Design
National’s LMP900xx sensor Analog Front-Ends (AFE integrated circuits (ICs) target precision sensing systems used to monitor and control temperature, pressure, load, force, motion/position and voltage inindustrial, medical, and test and measurement applications. For example, the conversion (ADC) and op amps for pressure sensors and op amps and current sources for RTDs. The LMP900xx family features […]
Multi-Pixel Array Sensors Increase Sensing Distance up to Three Times
Compared to similarly sized sensors, Pepperl+Fuchs RL31-8-H-800 multi-pixel array sensors can sense up to three times further away from the target. The sensors use an ultra high-intensity emitter called PowerBeam that provides a visible and uniform light spot, even on dark and dull black materials, to simplify sensor alignment and detection. With extremely low sensitivity […]
Three-Axis Digital Gyroscope Targets Consumer and Portable Applications
Today’s advancements in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensor technology can mean new levels of performance and reliability in specific applications. An example is STMicroelectronics newest 3-axis digital gyroscope that provides high sensing resolution with high immunity to audio noise and vibrations. Housed in a 4x4x1 mm package, the L3GD20 is immune to both mechanical vibrations coupled […]
New Conference Addresses Smart Sensors Technology Industry
The inaugural SENSORS Tech Forum will be held October 10-12, 2011 at the Sheraton Hotel, Boston Massachusetts. Focusing on sensors and sensor-based systems, the conference targets Product and System Design Engineers providing 32 conference sessions with four separate tracks: Aerospace, Defense and Harsh Environment; Optics and Imaging; Smart Sensors; and Wireless Technology/Sensor Networking and Integration. […]
Sensor Market Grows with Consumer and Automotive Demands
Market research firm Databeans forecasts the sensors and MEMs market to reach $19.1 billion by 2016 with a 10% compound annual growth rate. Driven by strong growth trends in consumer and automotive applications, the consumer segment is forecasted to increase to $853 million by the end of 2012 and automotive to $203 million. Different forces […]
Developing Wireless Sensor Nodes
At Embedded Systems Chicago, held in conjunction with Sensors Expo 2011, Rob Ostafia from Microchip Technology explains the company’s development kits for wireless systems including the ZENA wireless adapter. For more information about Microchip Technology wireless development kits, click here. To watch the video, click here.
