Swift Sensors, developers of Industrial IoT wireless sensors systems, has announced its new predictive maintenance tools for its Manufacturing Analytics Dashboard. The tools add trend analytics to key manufacturing metrics of compliance, utilization, maximum, minimum and average measured values monitored by the wireless sensor system. Eleven new dashboard panels have been added for measuring analytic […]
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What market growth is expected for sensors? Part 3: Drone Sensors
Drones represent a focused application for many different types of sensors. In broad terms, the sensors in these applications can be classified as optical, acoustic, position, touch, environment and other sensors. More specifically, the sensor types include: inertial sensors (accelerometers, gyroscope, magnetometers, tilt), image sensors (infrared, thermal, multispectral, 3D), speed and distance sensors (radar, LiDAR, […]
Thermocouple and RTD simulator boards compatible with I/O chassis
United Electronic Industries (UEI) announced the release of the DNx-TC-378 8-Channel Thermocouple Simulator board and the DNx-RTD-388 8-Channel RTD Simulator board. Both the boards are compatible with all of UEI’s popular “Cube”, RACKtangle and FLATRACK I/O chassis and further complement UEI’s extensive simulator output offerings which include RVDT/LVDT, synchro/resolver and strain gage boards. All boards are […]
What market growth is expected for sensors? Part 2: Gas Sensors
While there are several market research reports published each year for sensors, some focus on specific markets like industrial, automotive or consumer and others address a single sensor category. Gas sensors are an interesting example. In “Global Gas Sensor Market Study Report 2019,” QY Research says the global Gas Sensor market is valued at million […]
Displacement sensors and systems withstand extreme environments
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc. announces the availability of its line of Extreme Environment high-precision displacement sensors and systems. With their proven design and rugged all-welded and hermetic construction, the sensors and systems are ideal for rocket and turbine engine validation testing. They are also an excellent choice for other applications that […]
How is wearable technology impacting industrial applications?
Market research experts expect a growing adoption of wearable sensors in industrial facilities. Gloves with fabric-based sensors are one of the growing applications. While they were initially designed to improve the gaming experience and sports activities, lightweight gloves with highly sensitive and accurate sensors can increase productivity and safety in an industrial environment. For example, […]
How does sensor packaging adapt for challenging applications?
At the device level, packaging for microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors is often performed by an outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) company. The sensors could include accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers and microphones as well as pressure, temperature, infrared, biomedical, chemical and gas sensors. The first level of chip packaging formats includes cavity land grid array (LGA), molded cavity […]
Pressure sensors designed for durability in harsh environments at a cost-effective price point
LORD Sensing, Stellar Technology announces the new “EVO” design platform-driven LS Series pressure transducers and transmitters. Designed to provide unlimited combinations of configurations without sacrificing performance and reliability, LORD Sensing now offers a turnaround of 4 weeks or less with the new LS Series product line. Today’s pressure sensors need a broad range of flexibility in […]
What market growth is expected for sensors? Part 1: Industrial
The market report, “Industrial Sensors Market by Sensor (Level Sensor, Image Sensor, Gas Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Position Sensor, Force Sensor, Flow Sensor, Temperature; and Humidity & Moisture Sensors),” specifically addresses this topic. According to the report, the projected value of the industrial sensors market is expected to be USD 16.0 billion in 2018 and is […]
Ultra-compact tactile switches boost performance of gaming controllers and accessories
C&K announces an expansive switch portfolio for designers of games controllers and gaming accessories. It offers a broad range of miniature tactile, ultra-miniature tactile and micro miniature tactile switches for PCB mounting. Designed for the most demanding applications, the switches can be customized in order to achieve the exact sound and feel desired for the […]