Murata announced that is about to commence mass production of a range of surface-mounted NTC temperature sensors that are packaged on a flexible printed circuit (FPC) film. With an FPC thickness of approximately 100μm, they can be easy routed inside complex designs and tight spaces. Owing to their low heat capacity, the sensor’s thermal responsiveness […]
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Compact RFID-based electronic safety sensor
Schmersal is proud to announce the release of our latest RFID-based electronic safety sensor, the compact RSS260, designed for application in safety circuits of hinged, sliding or removable safety guards. For mounting flexibility, the series is available with three different actuator types: a standard actuator (RST-260-1), a very flat, elongated actuator (RST-16-1), and an extremely […]
Alliance Sensors Group: The name in LVDT signal conditioning
Alliance Sensors Group has developed into “The Name in LVDT Signal Conditioning” due to the constant improvements and advancements made to its line of LVDT signal conditioners. Alliance Sensors Group was founded by Harold and Howard Schaevitz, widely known as the first family of LVDTs. The Schaevitz family has chartered Alliance Sensors Group not only […]
NK Technologies completes ISO-9001/ISO-14001 recertification audit
NK Technologies’ announces it has successfully completed an ISO-9001/ISO-14001 recertification audit of its quality assurance and environmental management systems. The systems have been consolidated in order to provide for efficiencies in managing both systems collectively versus separately. The four day audit was performed by SGS, an ANAB accredited independent third party registrar. Previously each management […]
Mini rotary trimmer gets detents
PIHER Sensors and Controls S.A. has re-designed its popular PT-6 Carbon Potentiometer to include detents, providing users desirable tactile feedback on each position setting and selection. “Up until now, the detent feature was only available on PIHER’s 10mm (PT10) and 15mm (PT15) product lines, says Paul Cain, General Manager, North America. “With the re-engineered 6mm […]
Three key applications for packaging machine sensors
By Mark Langridge, Director, Sales & Marketing, Packaging, Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods, SICK Inc. Faster, more capable and highly adaptable packaging machines need sensors to improve performance and reliability. Packaging machinery builders are adapting to the times and to the demands of their customers. As food, beverage, consumer products and pharmaceutical companies develop new, […]
Fiber optic sensors enable new MRI applications
Fiber optic sensors have become a critical technology enabler behind the latest functional MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) suite upgrades and new MRI equipment designs. It is increasingly desirable to synchronize certain patient activity with the MRI imaging system. The incredible high magnetic field strengths are increasing with each generation (3.0 Tesla being the top of the […]
Micro Car Uses RF & MCU Products
At Sensors Expo 2014, Dave Richkas, Bluetooth Product Line Manager for the Wireless Products division of Microchip Technology demonstrated a real-world application of Microchip’s Bluetooth and microcontroller products. The Zen Wheels Micro Car demo was the coolest demo at Sensors Expo if you were lucky enough to see it in the Microchip meeting room. It […]
Sensors Expo: Innovative Materials Technology
At Sensors Expo 2014, David Anderson, President and CEO of Novati Technologies discusses the use of innovative materials in microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors including a drug delivery technology implementation by one of its medical customers. To watch the video, click here. For more information about Novati’s capabilities, click here.
New PVC Submersible Pressure Transducers
Automation Products Group, Inc. introduces PT-503 Submersible Pressure Transducers. Specifically built for chemical compatibility, they feature a PVC housing. As a result, these pressure transducers deliver long life and reliable operation in environments with regular and prolonged exposure to harsh and potentially corrosive chemicals – even at temperatures from -30 to 130°F and depths to […]