The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, initially released its MIPI I3C specification to its member community in January 2017. In December 2017, the Alliance announced open access to the sensor interface specification. Developed for connecting sensors to an application processor, the MIPI I3C bus interface is a core […]
LRL-27 Series Long Stroke Heavy Duty LVIT Inductive Linear Position Sensors
Alliance Sensors Group a div of H.G. Schaevitz LLC has expanded its sensor product offering by adding to its line the LRL-27 Series of long-stroke LVIT position sensors. These are contactless devices designed for factory automation systems and a variety of heavy duty industrial or commercial applications such as solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop […]
What is a smart sensor?
“Smart” is frequently used as a prefix to mean new and improved for technology and even consumer type products. The term “smart sensor” has been used for over three decades (Giachino, J. M., “Smart Sensors,” Sensors and Actuators, Vol 10, 1986). Earning the smart prefix, meant the sensor performed a function that could not be […]
Partnering for Best-in-Class Sensing Solutions
With today’s sensors / systems complexity, it is difficult for one company to have all the expertise to execute a complete design, especially one that’s best-in-class. To overcome the limitations, Balluff Inc. partnered with InformaTrac, Inc. Together, the two companies can provide a complete RFID and Asset Management Solution. For partnership solutions, InformaTrac contributes its […]
New Sensors Announced at Sensors Midwest
With the new Sensors Midwest conference and exhibit that took place September 27-28 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, sensor suppliers have a new target date for releasing new products. Parker Hannifin Corporation took advantage of the event to announce several additions to its SensoNODE product line. The SCOUT Mobile 3.0 […]
Most accurate digital humidity sensor
Sensirion is once again taking sensor technology to a new level. At the Sensor+Test 2016 in Nuremberg, the technology pioneer is presenting the SHT35 humidity sensor – the most accurate sensor of the versatile SHT3x series. As the market leader, Sensirion is launching an innovation that outperforms all similar sensors currently available. The new SHT35 […]
A Simple Sensing Solution Dedicated to Clear Object Detection
Q4X laser distance sensors are now available in models exclusively designed for clear object detection. These field-ready sensors reliably detect transparent and challenging objects, regardless of angle or shape, and without requiring a retroreflector. Banner Engineering www.bannerengineering.com
Edge sensor PosCon 3D – powerful, reliable, easy-to-operate
The innovative optical edge sensor PosCon 3D by Baumer is the most powerful in its class. It will reliably master tasks which previously required complex laser measuring systems. Additionally the PosCon 3D provides impressive convenience in both operation and installation. Multiple capabilities make the sensor a versatile solution to reliably detect edge positions and object […]
Smile – Your Face is Being Recognized
At Sensors Expo 2014, David Schroll, Manager of Sensor Product Marketing at Omron discusses the company’s OKAO Vision facial recognition technology. Among its capabilities are detecting faces, smile rating and gaze activation. To watch the video, click here. For more information about Omron OKAO facial recognition technology, click here.
POSITAL offers over 100,000 encoder models through Amazon.com
POSITAL has opened a new distribution channel for their high-performance IXARC rotary encoders and TILTIX inclinometers through an arrangement with the popular Amazon online retail portal. Thanks to POSITAL-FRABA’s unique modular design and fabrication techniques, the company is able to offer a wide range of mechanical and electronic options for their sensors, for a total […]
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