Tiny MEMS motion sensors are all around us. They make consumer products easier to use and improve how our smartphones and other gadgets interact with us. These sensors are precise, compact, and power-efficient, however, until now, they have been complex for basic applications. To address this issue, Bosch Sensortec is launching the BMI323, an affordable […]
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High-rez line-scan imaging modules deliver 900 dpi
Teledyne DALSA is pleased to introduce AxCIS, a new family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all in one, offering a lower-cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications. AxCIS is powered by Teledyne’s new quad linear CMOS image […]
Touchless angle sensorssport IO-Link output interface
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, revolution counter, and speed—without wear. The RFC 4800 is now available with an IO-Link output interface. Its serial communication protocol needs only three wires to transmit measured values and status information simultaneously. The status bit can signal a controller […]
DLVR pressures sensors now available at Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics has added the manufacturer’s DLVR Series mini digital output pressure sensor to its sensor offering. The DLVR Series pressure sensors offer a fully customizable, turn-key solution for design engineers looking for a digital pressure sensing device. Product highlights include an I2C or SPI output interface with a 14-bit internal resolution, 3.3 V or […]
Ruggedized magnetic proximity sensor improves remote monitoring
C&K, the leading manufacturer of high-reliability electromechanical switches, has expanded its offering of magnetic proximity sensors to enhance flexibility and reliability for non-contact position and proximity detection in tough environments. Featuring a ruggedized aluminum housing and a stainless steel cable, the MPSR Series provides unmatched sensing in dirty environments. With an operating life of 4 […]
Medical RGB-IR Image Sensor helps cut endoscope size
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the OH02A1S—the world’s first RGB-IR medical image sensor, which provides simultaneous white-light RGB captures and infrared monochrome captures in a single CMOS sensor. While endoscopic precancer and cancer detection procedures are performed using IR light, surgeons also need RGB light to confirm any abnormalities detected using infrared. Previously, this could only be accomplished […]
Pressure transducer for submersible vehicles
Sigma-Netics, Inc., a global manufacturer of pressure switches, pressure transducers, and metal bellows assemblies, has introduced the SST 74X-UV Series depth transducer — a depth measurement device for use with submersible vehicles. Designed to address the unique sensing requirements of unmanned underwater vehicles, these compact, shallow-diaphragm sensors feature a configurable flange design that allows outboard […]
All Sensors adds pressure ranges to its compact sensor series
All Sensors Corporation of Morgan Hill, California has announced the availability of additional BLC Series pressure ranges. The BLC Series now includes high pressure ranges from 5 psi to 150 psi. This device series offers design engineers excellent performance for pressure ranges of ±1 inH2O through ±30 inH2O, and now 5 psi to 150 psi […]
Balluff creates sensor protection device to reduce impact damage
Balluff has introduced Face Savers — a game-changing accessory to extend sensor life. The new-to-market face saver can be added to a flush mount sensor to increase the life of the sensor by protecting it from impact damage due to over travel and hostile application environments. “Face Savers can almost be considered a ‘Machine Up-Time […]
LVIT technology is making position measuring simple and cost effective
Alliance Sensors Group a div of H.G. Schaevitz LLC linear position product line of LVITs (Linear Variable Inductive Transducer) is a true disruption in the industrial position sensor industry by merging the benefits of contactless inductive sensing and low cost of contact based technologies. ASG’s line of LVITs has been expanded yet again to now include […]
