Sensors

The global pressure sensors market is anticipated to reach around $13,466 million by 2026 according to new research published by Polaris Market Research. In 2017, the automotive segment dominated the global market, in terms of revenue. In 2017, Asia-Pacific accounted for the majority share in the global pressure sensors market.

In today’s world, industrial, consumer and even medical sectors are adopting digitalisation to collect sensor data. While certain devices are fitted with analogue-to-digital converters, the market demands for digital temperature sensors see increased accuracy, smaller size, higher versatility and lower prices as data is used for more precise controls. 

OmniVision Technologies has announced the latest member of its two megapixel (MP) image sensor family, the OV02B. OmniVision is using 12’’ wafers to produce this sensor, instead of the eight inch wafers that are in tight supply but are typically used for 2MP sensors. This enables the company to better address the increasing demand for 2MP in the entry level and mainstream smartphone and tablet markets.

From refrigerators and respirators to HVAC systems and cabin comfort in vehicles, there is an increasing demand for humidity sensing technology and the need for smaller, faster, more accurate and energy efficient sensors, which provide better analysis of moisture control. To address this trend, TE Connectivity has released the HTU31 temperature and humidity sensor, a small and accurate sensor.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced that it is demonstrating new MEMS based sensor solutions for building automation and other environmental monitoring applications at the IoT Tech Expo Global (Stand 397). Centrepiece of the stand will be the recently launched wide angle 32x32 element version of the Omron D6T MEMS Thermal Sensor, offering the widest field of view that Omron has ever delivered.

To address the growing demand for safe collaborative robots in manufacturing, TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has designed a safety torque sensor with integrated and improved functional safety, including increased accuracy and speed, in the next generation of human-robot collaboration. 

SICK has extended its portfolio of industrial instruments with the SICK T-Easic FTS, a thermal flow switch designed as an easy, cost-saving answer to detecting liquid flow in pipes, for example in pumps, machine tool lubrication or industrial cleaning systems.

In today’s world, industrial, consumer and even medical sectors are adopting digitalisation to collect digital temperature 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. 

In this demo, an accelerator pedal angle is measured by a dual linear position sensor and the valve of a throttle body is controlled by sensing the angle using a rotary inductive sensor. 

Renesas Electronics has announced the ZMOD4410 gas sensor is at the heart of the Safera Sense smart cooking sensor. The ZMOD4410 sensor enables the Safera Sense to determine when airborne concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and CO2 in users’ kitchens are at unhealthy levels.