Balluff’s GigE and USB3 industrial cameras, when used in conjunction with our SmartVision controller, guarantee tack sharp images and high-quality inspection results. These machine vision systems provide flexibility and ease of operation, while extending a manufacturer’s vision capabilities in terms of resolution, speed, interfaces, and flexibility. These solutions provide powerful visual quality control, identification, error […]
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3.3-V current sensor now available for ADC and microprocessor-based power systems
ACIENNA announced that their MCx1101 family of current sensors now supports 3.3-volt mΩ applications. These highly accurate, wide bandwidth AMR-based current sensors are now available for a wide range of ADC and microprocessor-based power systems and applications. The MCx1101 are fully integrated, bi-directional current sensors that offer much higher DC accuracy and dynamic range compared […]
TT Electronics to launch new series of sensors for industrial and medical apps at Sensors Expo
TT Electronics is exhibiting at Booth #530 at Sensors Expo where several of the company’s leading engineers will be onsite to introduce attendees to the features and benefits of an extensive range of high-performance, high-reliability sensing solutions. Exhibition highlights include the launch of the new OPB9001 Series reflective sensors; two new optoelectronics product releases: the OPF350A […]
Omron to release new E2E NEXT proximity sensors
Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has added more than 2,500 new models to its E2E NEXT line of proximity sensors. Highlights of the new models include an enhanced sensing distance that minimizes target contact during production and IoT capabilities for improved predictive maintenance. Contact avoidance is essential for maximizing uptime. 70% of unexpected […]
TE Connectivity to acquire First Sensor AG
TE Connectivity Sensors Germany Holding AG of TE Connectivity Ltd. Will purchase First Sensor AG, a provider of sensing solutions based in Germany. TE Holding, TE, and First Sensor have also entered into a business combination agreement which outlines parameters to facilitate the combination. The management board and supervisory board of First Sensor welcome and, […]
What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 2 of 2)
Underwater navigation and exploration require special sensors for object detection and imaging. Part 1 of this blog addressed cameras and sonar. LiDAR is also used for underwater applications. Studying the depths and shapes of underwater terrain or bathymetry can be performed by bathymetric LiDAR. The airborne approach to scanning the seafloor uses a green wavelength […]
What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 1 of 2)
Unlike land or airborne vehicles that can use radar and cameras to locate and identify objects underwater navigation and exploration present greater challenges. If underwater visibility is good, cameras provide a good source of information. Increasing resolution and the number of cameras are among the improvements that have been made in the recent past to […]
How can system designers integrate sensors quicker?
To make designing with the sensor easier, best practices and guidelines compiled by the application experts at the sensor manufacturer and other tools can simplify user’s implementation and avoid pitfalls that have been observed in previous system designs. This is certainly true for sensors (transducers) that convert mechanical forces to electrical signals and have mechanical […]
Piezo actuators for haptic feedback now in miniature packages
TDK Corporation announced that it has extended its portfolio of PowerHap piezo actuators for haptic feedback with the new miniature rectangular 0904H014V060 and 1204H018V060 actuators. These new actuators have smaller dimensions of 9 x 3.75 x 1.4 mm and 12 x 4 x 1.8 mm, respectively. At the maximum operating voltage of 60 V, they […]
New XC limit switches from Telemecanique Sensors
The latest line of Limit Switches from Telemecanique Sensors makes it easy to incorporate their limit switch technology into mobile equipment applications. The size, the connectors, the robustness, and the certifications all combine to make the XC line of limit switches a suitable choice for mobile equipment manufacturers. Here are the details: Compatible connectors: The […]