At Sensors Expo 2015 in Long Beach, CA, Heinz Oyrer, a senior marketing manager for ams AG explains the use of 76 of the company’s position sensors in a robot. For more information about ams position sensors, click here.
Vibration
High temperature, miniature accelerometer from Measurement Specialties
Measurement Specialties, now part of TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), has released the Model 7132AHT, a high temperature, miniature accelerometer with exceptional linearity across dynamic ranges from ±50 g to ±2000 g. The unit’s stable temperature response ensures reliable operation over an extended temperature range of -55°C to +163°C, making this triaxial IEPE accelerometer useful in […]
Accelerometers Address Vibration Measurements
The Model 1510 Series of variable capacitive accelerometer from Silicon Designs target vibration measurements in aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial, oil & gas, and test & measurement applications. The MEMS sensors incorporate a micromachined variable capacitive sensing element and a custom integrated circuit. The accelerometer produces two analog voltages which vary proportionately according to measured acceleration levels. […]
Vibration Analysis Tool for Harvesting Energy
At Sensor Expo 2013, Nicholas Gilligan, production manager at Midé Technology Corp. discusses the company’s Slam Stick vibration recording tool for characterizing the vibration present in an energy harvesting application. To watch the video, click here. For more information about Midé Technology’s Slam Stick vibration recording tool, click here.
Easily Monitor Equipment Performance
Manufacturers need to keep the lines running to keep costs down so scheduling maintenance when it is not required is an issue. Timely detection of problems allows maintenance and prevents unscheduled downtime. In addition, appropriate machine monitoring can avoid the production of out of tolerance parts. With these considerations, PHD, Inc.’s Series KG Impact Sensor […]
Vibration Energy Harvester Powers Train Sensors
Trains provide a sustainable source of vibration energy to power sensors, at least while they are moving. Testing has shown that the vibration spectra generated by train wheels was sufficient to allow Perpetuum’s energy harvester to generate 10s of mW of electrical energy – a level sufficient to power sensors to monitor the condition of […]
Miniature Triaxial Accelerometer in 6.3-mm Cube
Measuring acceleration or vibration in small spaces poses problems for applications such as small component qualification, structural vibration and environmental stress screening. PCB Piezotronics, Inc., new miniature Integrated Circuit – Piezoelectric or ICP triaxial accelerometer addresses these space-constrained applications. With a 6.3 mm (0.25-in) cube form factor, the Model 356A03 delivers 10 mV/g sensitivity. Other […]
Small Vibration Monitor Delivers Exceptional Low-noise Performance
A vibration monitor can prevent a myriad of problems – if it can fit within the monitored system’s space constraints and has the right performance. For noise sensitive applications with limited space, Analog Devices’ ADIS16228 iSensor vibration monitor could be that solution. An embedded programmable processor in the MEMS-based vibration analysis system provides directional sensing […]
The Use of Sensing Technology in Robotics Competition
Dean Kamen, president of DEKA Research and Development Corporation was the keynote speaker and winner of the Bellwether Award at Semico Research Corporation’s Semico Summit, May 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ. The award is presented annually to a company head for notable contributions and achievements in the semiconductor industry. Kamen won the award for his many […]
Accelerometer Designed for Continuous Operation to +482°C (+900°F)
At 482°C, Meggitt Sensing Systems Endevco model 6233C is rated considerably higher than the recently announced 6222S model that had a maximum 260°C operating environment. Available standard ranges of 10, 50 and 100 pC/g, the model 6233C offers a differential output with excellent performance stability over temperature and a wide operational bandwidth. The case isolated […]
