Undoubtedly the biggest buzz in the world of transducers in general is the Internet of Things (IoT), which promises to catapult the once lowly sensor to the center of the next technological revolution. From personal health monitoring devices to smart sensors in appliances, sensors are playing a central role in this next wave of technological […]
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Linear position sensor for extreme environments
Alliance Sensors Group has released its LV-45 series linear position sensor. The LV-45 linear position sensors are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices, whether measuring position of steam turbine valves, mounted in a paper mill head box or calendar roll stand, or outdoors fastened to a building, bridge or structure. The LV-45 series […]
8 new sensors for medical applications
by Randy Frank, Contributing Editor Portable wireless healthcare products are driving the development of many new sensor products Your car continuously monitors its critical systems. Your cellphone makes numerous measurements constantly. But what about the most sophisticated system there is—you? Historically, measurements were only taken when there was a health problem or during a routine […]
Smart sensors are gaining ground – but much depends on the interface
By Dr. Peter Adolphs, Managing Director With new sensor elements and the increasing performance of microcontrollers, more efficient sensors can now be produced at a reasonable cost. This means that sensing techniques previously used only in measuring systems are now becoming useful in standard applications. However, the user has to address the question of how […]
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 […]
Sensor Trends: Tiny and Mighty
by Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor Even though Moore’s Law was developed for computing hardware, it also appears to apply to other devices and equipment. Technology helps designers create smaller, yet more powerful machines, assemblies, controls and other systems. Size reduction contributes other benefits to equipment and machinery: less floor space is needed, mobile equipment is […]
TE Connectivity to Acquire Measurement Specialities, Inc.
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEAS) for $86 cash per share or a total transaction value of approximately $1.7 billion (including assumption of net debt). Measurement Specialties, a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems with expected revenue […]
It’s a Small World — and Getting Smaller
By John Beigel, Standex-Meder Electronics Doing more with less drives the miniaturization of next generation electronic components. Doing more with less is the mantra of our era. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the drive towards miniaturization in the next generation of electronic components and systems. The push for smaller parts is coming both […]
Open Source Software To Enable Sensor Hub Implementations
Sensor Platforms, a provider of algorithmic sensor software for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, together with ARM, a semiconductor intellectual property supplier, announce the introduction of the world’s first open source software for sensor hub applications. The software, called Open Sensor Platform (OSP), will simplify the integration of sensors across multiple applications, and provide […]
New LA-25-A LVDT linear position sensor by Alliance Sensors Group
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group is proud to release its LA-25-A series LVDT linear position sensors, designed to handle extreme industrial environments. Available in ranges from 3 inches (75 mm) to 15 inches (375 mm), the LA-25-A is ideal for roller gap positioning, process valve displacement, head box and actuator position feedback with […]