On Wednesday, May 16 from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT, Design World’s Webinar Series will present “Choosing the Right Sensor for Measuring High Pressure.” The webinar will feature experts from American Sensor Technologies, GE Measurement & Control, InterMEMS and Optrand.. High pressure sensing applications require a variety of design considerations to address the technical challenges that pressure of […]
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ABS Certified Pressure Sensors
Certification to industry standards always enhances the market opportunities for products and, in some cases, is essential for the product’s selection in certain applications. With American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) approvals for several models of pressure sensors, American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) can address a variety of marine and offshore applications. AST4000 sensors have applications […]
Automotive MEMS Sensor Forecast from iSuppli
Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors are used extensively in automotive applications but like everything else automotive, 2009 was not a good year. Richard Dixon of iSuppli forecasts that global shipments of automotive MEMS sensors will reach 591.2 million units in 2010, up 13.5% from 502.0 million in 2009. The second half will be up from the first […]
Yole Developpement Forecasts Growth for MEMS & Sensors in Smartphones
At mid-year 2010, it’s time for market research companies to reaffirm or reevaluate their positions and forecasts for 2010. Here is the first of three newly released reports that involve sensors. In the report “MEMS & Sensors for Smartphones,” Yole Developpement predicts double digit growth for MEMS & sensors for cell phones, expanding from $3.5B […]
Millivolt Low Voltage Pressure Sensors from All Sensors
Morgan Hill, CA – All Sensors Corporation has announced a new line of Millivolt Low Voltage Pressure Sensors. The new Millivolt Low Voltage Pressure Sensors (MLV Series) are based upon All Sensors’ CoBeam2™ Technology. CoBeam2™ Technology helps reduce package stress as well as greatly improves position sensitivity when compared with competitive sensors. The MLV Series […]
Pressure Sensors Built For Industrial Use
Bestech Australia has released the AST4000 industrial grade pressure sensors for a range of applications. With a one-piece stainless steel sensing element, the sensor is used in rugged environments where a high cycle life and media compatibility. The sensor features a wide operating temperature range, is compatible with a range of liquids and gases, has […]
Optical Sensor Skin Gives Robots Human Touch
In recent years, lots of efforts have been made to give robots the ability to hear and see. But what about the sense of touch? Unlike us, robots don’t have sensitive skin. But this is about to change. By using organic, or plastic, field-effect transistors as pressure sensors deposited on a flexible material, researchers at […]
Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader
Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) announces the newest addition to its DataMan® family of ID readers. The new DataMan 200 adds Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology to the world’s smallest high performance fixed-mount reader. These new features enable faster communication speed, easier integration with factory controls, and software-driven autofocus for easy, hands-free setup. Ethernet connectivity […]
Kavlico Pressure Sensors for Hydraulic Applications
Moorpark, CA – Kavlico has a suite of sensors that have been designed to perform in a wide variety of hydraulic applications. Capable of operating for millions of pressure cycles, these low power consumption pressure sensors provide an accurate, reliable, and stable signal over many years of operation in the harshest environments. The high overpressure capability […]
Micro-machined Silicon Pressure Transducers
Omegadyne announces the most durable version of its high accuracy MM Series micro-machined silicon pressure transducers. The new hermetically sealed version of the MM Series features all welded Stainless Steel construction, 316 wetted parts and glass to metal seals (GMS) at the electrical outlets. This ensures that the unit is hermetically sealed from external environments […]
