According to a new report from Databeans, the sensors and MEMS market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9% over the next five years. The report authors attribute this growth to higher consuming applications emerging from the communications market, such as smartphones, new computing devices like tablet PCs, and the […]
Vampires vs. Zombies Who will be the Deadliest?
For centuries there existed two iconic enemies on a ghoulish and archaic battlefield: the vampire and the zombie. And as sheer happenstance would have it, the two would oppose forces once again on none other than Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior. With battle merits in agility, endurance, and overall combative tactics, the two archenemies wait on […]
Sensor Market Grows with Consumer and Automotive Demands
Market research firm Databeans forecasts the sensors and MEMs market to reach $19.1 billion by 2016 with a 10% compound annual growth rate. Driven by strong growth trends in consumer and automotive applications, the consumer segment is forecasted to increase to $853 million by the end of 2012 and automotive to $203 million. Different forces […]
A MEMS Update from Roger Grace
Hermetic Switch Introduces Liquid Level Sensors
CHICKASHA, OK – Hermetic Switch, Inc.unveiled its new series of liquid level sensors, also known as float sensors or fluid level sensors. The new PRX+1660 series represents a new product line for the company, which enables Hermetic to address the need for reliable, robust, and reasonably priced sensors for liquid level monitoring applications in appliance, […]
DC stainless inductive sensor
Minneapolis, MN — Turck announces its complete line of 2 and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard™+ stainless steel front face inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances. The sensors feature one-piece construction and IP 68 and IP 68K ratings, making them particularly suitable […]
