CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of pogo pins and PCB pins to its connectors product portfolio. The CPG family of pogo and PCB pins offers gold-plated contacts for high reliability as well as a variety of pin sizes and configurations to meet an array of interconnect needs. CUI Devices’ line of pogo pins features […]
Remote monitoring device tailored for infrastructure, utilities, and industrial applications
Digi International introduced Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M, the latest addition to its remote monitoring and control portfolio. Powered by Digi Axess, Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M is designed to deliver reliable and seamless remote monitoring and management. It offers customers both edge and cloud-based control options, with a management platform equipped with an intuitive interface for streamlining data management […]
New stereo vision product for high-accuracy robotics
Teledyne FLIR IIS announced the Bumblebee X series – an advanced stereo vision solution built on our best-in-class stereo vision portfolio. Their legacy of stereo vision solutions started over 25 years ago with Point Grey Research’s Triclops and Digiclops. Now, they have actualized a new industrial stereo camera Bumblebee X, and a software Spinnaker 3D […]
New AI camera with Delta Controls’ Red5 BACnet controller
Delta unveiled a wide range of integrated building solutions at ISC West 2024. The showcase included a real demo of the new VIVOTEK AI surveillance camera, which is capable of adapting to adverse lighting conditions to provide intelligent object detection and analysis. The camera is also seamlessly integrated into Delta Controls’ new Red5-PLUS-ROOM controller, an […]
Machine vision meets automation and robotics: IDS at Automate 2024, booth 2855
From the 6th to 9th of May 2024, Automate will take place in Chicago, Illinois at the McComick Place Convention Center. At North America’s largest robotics and automation event, industrial camera manufacturer IDS will be presenting some exciting new technologies from our pillars of Area scan, 3D, and AI vision at booth 2855. These technologies […]
Position-sensing switch for enhanced automotive safety
Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems. Traditional safety automotive latches and switches typically rely on […]
RF edge connectors shrink in size, cover DC to 67 GHz
Samtec has released a new line of RF edge launch connectors with a narrow body design that is 33% smaller than traditional edge launch connectors. These connectors are commonly used in a lab setting for high-frequency test and measurement applications, high-speed digital component tests, and evaluation boards. Frequency capabilities are DC to 67 GHz (185-EL Series), […]
Smart M12 capacitive proximity sensors with IO-Link communications
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on our 4th generation TRIPLESHIELD sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications benefit from this kind […]
New online platform for selecting optimal machine vision components
Teledyne FLIR IIS is pleased to announce SightBase – an advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that accelerates the design-in cycles for imaging systems and reduces customer spending. This new platform includes a virtual lab that increases user confidence when selecting a system configuration to meet their vision application requirements. SightBase, now available online, delivers an intuitive […]
Open-frame push type solenoids offer customizable options
Push Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) include a series of 18 different low-cost open-frame solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force of up to 96 oz (26.7 N) and stroke requirements of the user. These clean, high-efficiency, low-cost S-18-100-QH Open Frame Push Type Solenoids can be operated at a […]
PCI serial interface offers configurable RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 ports
Sealevel Systems announces the release of the 7804c PCI Serial Interface with eight field-selectable RS 232/422/485 asynchronous serial ports. The 7804c supports data rates exceeding 1 Mbps for industrial automation and control applications. The range of configurability enabled by the 7804c PCI Serial Interface allows users to implement standard serial COM port requirements via RS-232. RS-422 mode can be used […]
Flexible artificial intelligence optoelectronic sensors towards health monitoring
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have developed a flexible paper-based sensor composed of nanocellulose and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles that operate like the human eyes and brain. The sensor is energy-efficient, responds to optical input in real-time, and is both flexible and easy to dispose of, making it ideal for health monitoring applications. […]
Tiny, all-in-one direct Time-of-Flight module targeted at advanced imaging applications
STMicroelectronics announced an all-in-one, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) module with market-leading 2.3k resolution. They revealed an early design win for the world’s smallest 500k-pixel indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) sensor. The VL53L9, announced is a new direct ToF 3D LiDAR device with a resolution of up to 2.3k zones. Integrating a dual […]
Portable, 4K HDMI encoder offers multi-channel support
VITEC is launching the MGW Diamond-H 4K HDMI encoder to further enhance its broad portfolio of HEVC encode and decode products. The MGW Diamond-H, a portable 4K HDMI Encoder is a significant addition to VITEC’s portable HEVC encoder product line, setting a new standard for quality, efficiency, and integration. With the ability to encode up […]
Circular connector range now include M5 types for industrial and automation applications
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M5 connector types to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM5 family offers a range of male or female jack or plug versions with contact position options of 3 or 4 pins. These M5 connectors and cables are all A-coded to support 1 Gbit […]
Board-to-board connector line expanded to include 0.635 mm pitch versions
Samtec has expanded its successful line of Edge Rate board-to-board connectors to include a higher density mated set that is half the width of previous designs and offers a lower-profile 5 mm mated height (ERF6 & ERM6 Series). ERF6 & ERM6 Series Edge Rate connectors support 56 Gbps PAM4 high-speed, rugged mezzanine applications for industrial, embedded vision, […]
Magnetically attached connectors attach to boards and cables
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp., Inc. is proud to introduce new Maxnetic connectors available in a variety of termination styles. These connectors provide designers flexibility in choosing the right magnetic connector combination for their interconnect needs. Magnetic connectors are ideal for applications requiring connections to be made quickly and easily such as charging systems for communications equipment; […]
Front-mounted IP67 bulkhead jacks added to panel mount receptacles
Amphenol RF is pleased to expand our versatile SMA product portfolio with additional reverse polarity front mount bulkhead jacks. The bulkhead jacks are engineered to accommodate a variety of micro coax cable types including 0.081 mm, 1.32 mm, 1.37 mm, and RG-178 and are IP67 rated. This makes them ideal for applications in demanding environments […]
Laser diffuse sensor integrates time-of-flight technology.
Small housing, big operating range: Thanks to TOF technology, the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to two meters. The 2-in-1 sensor detects the presence of objects and at the same time transmits measurement values. With the new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor, the Sensor People from Leuze are […]
Power-dense sensors help designers minimize footprint of GaN and SiC devices
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of its new high-bandwidth current sensors, the ACS37030 and the ACS37032, which enable high-performance power conversion with GaN and SiC technologies in electrified vehicles, clean energy solutions, and data center applications. Current high-power-density GaN and SiC FET charging and power infrastructures demand highspeed, low-loss devices to ensure efficiency and […]
LiDAR, laser rangefinders, and optical fiber test equipment by up to 50% with sensors
Phlux Technology announces its first product, the Aura family of 1550 nm devices based on the company’s Noiseless InGaAs APD technology. The sensors are 12X more sensitive than traditional best-in-class InGaAs APDs. As a result, the operating range of LiDAR, laser rangefinders, and optical fiber test equipment can be extended by up to 50% with […]
New modular USB3 machine vision camera series
Teledyne FLIR IIS introduced the new Dragonfly S USB3 camera series to its machine vision portfolio. The new series is a result of Teledyne’s constant commitment to set and enhance vision industry standards for customer success. It addresses the market’s essential need for a modular, compact, and lightweight camera for at-scale manufacturing, volume-based applications, and […]
LVDT signal conditioner configures in just minutes
NewTek’s smart NTC-6000 Signal Conditioner takes out the complexity of setting up a signal processing system while protecting against operating failures and cybersecurity hacks. Both intuitive and user-friendly, the NTC-6000 Quik-Cal supports AC-operated LVDT, RVDT, or LVRT half-bridge sensors in converting unconditioned position feedback into a choice of voltage, current and digital outputs including 4-20mA, 0-5V, […]
Ruggedized USB-C connector withstands harsh mil-aero environments
Amphenol Socapex announces the release of a ruggedized USB Type-C connector, USB3CFTV, based on the MIL-DTL-38999 series III standard. The USB3CFTV is a ruggedized solution designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding applications such as military communications, military planes, aerospace, commercial air, and naval applications. The connector features a Tri start thread coupling mechanism that […]
Powerful compact, low-cost electromagnets
A powerful series of compact, low-cost electromagnets has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Their E-22-150 Series of Tubular Electromagnets 1.5 in. in diameter x 2.15 in. feature 19 different windings to select from based on the duty cycle and holding force requirements of the application. E-22-150 Electromagnets are immediately available off-the-shelf in sample […]