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 into a business combination agreement which outlines parameters to facilitate the combination. The management board and supervisory board of First Sensor welcome and, […]
How can sensing help a railroad company manage thousands of miles of track?
Part of the Union Pacific Railroad’s answer is in a Precision Measurement Vehicle (PMV). To develop and improve the company’s infrastructure, the PMV is used to provide accurate locations and detailed descriptions of all facilities that can be seen and measured from the track. Global Positioning System (GPS) data from the PMV provides the location […]
What functions do sensors provide to drones?
Depending on the type of drone and its function, there can be a few essential sensors or an extensive number of sensors on board. Whether the drones are civilian or military craft, the sensors fall roughly into three categories: Make Them Fly, Make Them Work and Diagnose & Prevent Problems. Make Them Fly An inertial […]
Agri-Tronix Corporation releases High Perfomance GPS speed sensor
Agri-Tronix Corporation is now shipping their GPS speed sensor that works with all agricultural monitors that require a square wave input to calculate speed and distance. The speed sensor provides the industry standard output of 46.56 Hz/mph and has a speed range of .5 mph to over 100 mph in .1 mph increments. A test […]
