The global demand for sensors for ventilatros keeps increasing. As a sensor technology manufacturer, Sensirion has made a giant development leap and is now introducing the new flow sensor SFM3019 to the market. The sensor has been optimized for respiratory applications and is available in high volumes. A dedicated team of developers has been working […]
New distance sensors combine IO-Link, voltage, analog
The newest additions to Balluff’s line of distance sensors feature selectable modes that allow users to choose between IO-Link, voltage (0…10 V or 1…10 V), or analog (4…20 mA) outputs. The two new variations — the BOD002M with a 50 to 100 mm working distance and a resolution down to 10 μm, and the BOD002N […]
LVIT position sensors for submersible ROVs
LVITs (Linear Variable Inductance Transducers) are contactless linear position sensors that offer high reliability, durability, and performance, particularly an excellent stroke-to-length ratio, at reasonable cost. These features make them suitable for various internal systems functions within many Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for subsea activities. Typical ROV system functions include maneuvering controls, rudder and directional positioning […]
Proximity sensors from Omron feature IO-Link, world’s longest sensing range
Manufacturers in the automotive industry are striving to make the most of the current trend towards electric vehicles and low fuel consumption by building lighter-weight vehicles and favoring aluminum over iron. As the prevalence of mixed production lines containing both iron and aluminum increases, the demand for same-sensing-distance proximity sensors with suitably long sensing ranges […]
TE Connectivity’s new ultra-compact digital temperature sensor
In today’s world, industrial, consumer and even medical sectors are adopting digitalization to collect sensor data. While certain devices are fitted with analog-to-digital converters, the market demands increased accuracy, smaller size, higher versatility and lower prices as data is used for more precise controls. To meet this emerging need, TE Connectivity has designed the TSYS03, […]
PMD-MXT series 32-channel thermocouple scanner indicator
The Sensor Connection, a division of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC, has expanded its line of measurement and control instrumentation with the addition of the model PMD-MXT series of thermocouple scanner indicators. This 32 Channel microprocessor-based temperature scanner provides continuous monitoring of up to 32 channels of thermocouple sensors. The large 14 mm tall digit […]
Compressed air: A blowing comparison
Blowing with compressed air is a common efficiency problem in industrial plants. In dusty environments, things like conveyor belts, motors and pulleys need to be kept clear of dust and debris or problems will shut down production. So it is not uncommon to see plant personnel using air wands, or worse, installing continuous blowing to […]
LEAP Awards deadline extended to September 16th
Due to multiple requests for an extension (as well as the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.), the deadline for submissions into the 2019 LEAP Awards has been extended to Monday, September 16th. Entries submitted must be new products that are commercially available in the United States and have been released since January 1, 2018 and […]
Designing and manufacturing haptic sensors for robotic surgery platforms
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a modern technique that allows surgeons to perform operations through small incisions (usually 5-15 mm). Although it has numerous advantages over older surgical techniques, MIS can be more difficult to perform. Some inherent drawbacks are: limited motion due to straight laparoscopic instruments and fixation enforced by the small incision in […]
Thales announces InterSense NavChip Series 3 precision 6-Axis IMU
Thales has announced at Sensors Expo 2019 the availability of its NavChip Series 3, the latest in its family of high precision Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs). The Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based high-precision NavChip Series 3 features advanced proprietary signal processing techniques. The NavChip Series 3 provides users with the ability to choose the optimum performance to […]