Madison Company has launched the new U5098 series of ultrasonic sensors for depths up to 32 feet. The U5098 ultrasonic sensors provide non-contact continuous level measurement of challenging medias such as sticky, semi-solid, corrosive, and viscous fluids, slurries and even some solids. The U5098 line of sensors can be used indoors or outdoors, are low […]
How is self-powered clothing doing?
If you’re interested in the information and convenience that a wearable product can provide, you probably do not want to worry about how it gets its energy or when recharging is required and certainly do not want to change batteries. You just want to get uninterrupted information. One company built on offering invisible wearables has […]
Miniature strain sensors measure large forces even in confined spaces
The miniature-format strain sensors DST20 complement the Baumer portfolio by adding a compact and cost-efficient solution for measuring large forces above 10,000 N even in confined spaces. With their dimensions of 28x12x10 mm, the DST20 miniature strain sensors offer space savings that are unmatched by any other screw-on strain sensor on the market. At the […]
ATI develops space-rate force /torque sensor for Mars 2020 Rover
ATI Industrial Automation worked with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to develop a custom Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars 2020 Rover project. JPL is the leading US research entity for robotic exploration of our solar system and manages NASA’s Deep Space Network, the hardest-working telecommunications system on the planet. The Mars 2020 mission […]
IDS extends selection of automatically focusable board-level cameras
Thanks to their practical autofocus function, uEye LE AF industrial cameras deliver perfectly focused images even with frequently changing object distances. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH now offers additional camera variants with 2.1 and 3.1 MP Sony sensors which provide more flexibility in terms of application design and camera integration. For the first time, the […]
Sager Electronics explains hazardous gas detection sensors in handheld safety monitors
Electronic parts distributor Sager Electronics has shared a use case for its supplier NevadaNano’s hazardous gas detection sensors in handheld safety monitors. NevadaNano recently entered into a partnership with Blackline Safety, the leader of wirelessly connected gas detection and lone worker monitoring products to oil and gas, chemical, general industry and first responders in a…
PCB Piezotronics launches precision triaxial ICP accelerometer
PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTS Systems Corporation, has announced the release of Model 630A91, a precision triaxial ICP accelerometer with a top exit M12 connector. The product was developed for space-constrained installations that require an ICP accelerometer with a vertical run of cable but do not have room for a 90˚ turn…
IO-Link adds flexibility and control to capacitive smart sensor
Balluff designed its new block-style capacitive smart level sensor with IO-Link for applications with highly conductive fluids like acids and bases, using smart level 50 technology to compensate for foam and deposit build-up. And thanks to its IO-Link interface, it delivers expanded application and setting options. IO-Link’s automatic parameter setting allow the user to see […]
LRL-27 Series long stroke heavy duty LVIT inductive linear position sensors
H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors has expanded its sensor product offering by adding to its line the LRL-27 Series of long-stroke LVIT position sensors. These are contactless devices designed for factory automation systems and a variety of heavy duty industrial or commercial applications such as solar cell positioners, wind turbine prop pitch and brakes, […]
RFID reader modules target apps squeezed for space
The OMNIKEY 5127CK Reader Core is the latest addition to the proven OMNIKEY family which makes it possible for systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other partners to embed RFID into devices with limited physical space to accurately authenticate people, reduce fraud and protect sensitive data in a contactless way. The new reader core…
How can sensing be used to protect attendees at an indoor convention?
For the Royal International Miss 2020 Pageant, plans were in the making for several months and in spite of the COVID-19 virus, the state OK’d the convention and the hotel made every effort to ensure the safety of attendees. To avoid a person with the virus from entering the hotel and infecting attendees, a temperature […]
What does sensing above and sensing below look like?
This question certainly raises another, why do I need both? The answer to these questions starts with the goal of conserving water. The smart use of water to improve soil quality, especially in agronomic applications, requires optimal use of this precious resource. In-ground sensing has been used for many years and even enhanced with wireless […]
Arla Foods analyzes energy consumption using flow sensors
Baumer FlexFlow convinces with simple installation and efficient monitoring of the flow velocity and temperature of the medium Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has, for the first time, created transparency over the energy consumed in cottage cheese production at its Falkenberg location. This involves the use of the Baumer Flex-Flow sensor, which is able to measure…
ILPS-18S Series spring loaded LVIT linear position sensor
Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor product offering by adding a line of ILPS-18S Series Spring Loaded Inductive Linear Position Sensors using LVIT Technology. The ILPS-18S was designed as an economical solution for dimensional gauging and position measurements in commercial, industrial, and military applications. With their compact design, long service life, […]
Miniature strain sensors measure large forces even in confined spaces
The miniature-format strain sensors DST20 complement the Baumer portfolio by adding a compact and cost-efficient solution for measuring large forces above 10,000 N even in confined spaces. With their dimensions of 28x12x10 mm, the DST20 miniature strain sensors offer space savings that are unmatched by any other screw-on strain sensor on the market. At the […]
How can you get 5 different pressure sensor ranges from a single sensor?
Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications can use a wide range of full-scale, low-pressure sensors to address the variety of measurements involved in controlling and monitoring for maximum efficiency and performance. In a multilevel building, these measurements could include the use of differential pressure transmitters, a variable airflow volume (VAV) unit, a positive pressure […]
Advancements create easy-to-use sensors
By Bill Schweber for Mouser Electronics Significant advances have been made in delivering high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-use sensors for a diverse range of physical phenomena, with progress often based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. There’s always been a widespread need for electronic sensors that can handle the diverse range of physical phenomena such as light, pressure, […]
What sensors are in a smart HVAC system?
In addition to increased efficiency, a smart heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system will have many new features. Recent air flow requirements and proper room pressures to cope with the COVID-19 virus have brought increased interest to HVAC systems. Before COVID-19, one market research report forecast compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% between […]
How to optimize building and home automation designs to be more energy-efficient
By Brian Dempsey, system design engineer, Texas Instruments The numbers are a wake-up call: According to the United Nations, the buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of the world’s energy consumption in 2018, contributing to a worrisome carbon footprint. And those percentages continue to grow. As a result, the race is on. Industrial design […]
Arla Foods analyzes energy consumption using flow sensors
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has, for the first time, created transparency over the energy consumed in cottage cheese production at its Falkenberg location. This involves the use of the Baumer Flex-Flow® sensor, which is able to measure the temperature of the medium as well as the flow rate. This cost reductions this could achieve in […]
DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor’s innovative detection method for challenging shapes and surfaces
The primary and secondary packaging of confectionery and baked goods can be challenging: The new DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor from Leuze solves precisely this problem in an innovative and reliable way: with a one-of-a-kind reference technology and three light spots. The DRT 25C reliably meets the high requirements of packaging machines for confectionery…
TE Connectivity custom hydraulic LVDT sensors
As electronification and digitization continue to grow within Industry 4.0, reliable position sensors are critical in meeting the harsh demands of industrial hydraulic applications. LVDT position sensors from TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, offer standard and custom solutions based on hydraulic application requirements of ICT off-highway equipment and industrial machine […]
Petasense smart sensor for widespread Industry 4.0 adoption
Petasense, a Silicon Valley-based venture-backed leader in Industrial IoT (IIoT), has announced the launch of the patented Vibration Mote Model 3 (VM3). Petasense provides the Asset Reliability & Optimization (ARO) system, an end-to-end system that includes plug-and-play wireless sensors and predictive analytics software that helps plants gain real-time insights into asset health. Monitor variable speed […]
SMBD-RTD miniature bolt down RTD
Harold G. Schaevitz Industries LLC (HGSI) has expanded its sensor products by offering a new line of surface mounted, bolt down miniature RTD sensors for applications requiring a temperature sensor to be installed in confined spaces. Made in the USA, the SMBD-RTD Surface Mount Bolt Down RTD sensor delivers high-performance temperature measurements, reliably and consistently. […]
LVDT signal conditioner for industrial applications
H.G. Schaevitz LLC dba Alliance Sensors Group introduces its latest LVDT signal conditioner, the highly advanced SC-200. This LVDT signal Conditioner offers smart and fast LVDT/RVDT setup and has been engineered to work with the widest range of LVDTs, RVDTs, and inductive half-bridge sensors including 3-wire industrial LVRTs. The signal conditioning module has cybersecurity tamper […]