Sensors
Three steps for a successful wireless sensor installation
As the number of devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, so does the need for reliable yet easily deployable sensors. Luckily, wireless sensor technology is evolving, providing manufacturers with practical and cost-effective solutions to monitor the performance of their equipment. Here Tom Lilly, Application Engineer at Mantracourt, explains how to achieve the best results from a wireless sensor installation.
W4F miniature smart sensors with powerful optical tech
SICK has launched the versatile W4F family of miniature smart sensors, developed to achieve next-generation detection performance and incorporating powerful new optical technologies, each purpose-designed to master common sensing challenges in electronics with complete reliability.
Smart Junction signal control to ease traffic flow in Cambridge
Vivacity Labs AI traffic signal control is to be trialled at some of the busiest junctions in Cambridge to help cut congestion and improve air quality. The 12-month trial will investigate how camera-based sensors and machine learning can be used to optimise traffic signals to improve traffic flow, reduce journey times and help tackle air pollution.
Fully printed rechargeable batteries for flexible printed sensors
InnovationLab has announced a partnership with Evonik. This partnership will enable the first fully printed, flexible, rechargeable, solid-state, batteries for integration in printed sensor systems. Combining the benefits of TAeTTOOz, printable battery materials from Evonik, and InnovationLab’s field-proven capability for high-speed printed electronics, the two companies are opening new application areas to ultra-thin pr...
Infrared sensor boasts advanced image processing
Infrared sensors that measure temperature by detecting the infrared radiation of objects are already widely used. Now demand has grown for infrared sensors that can offer higher pixel and thermal resolution.
Sensors, light curtains support latest IIot technologies
RS Components has expanded its industrial control portfolio with a range of IIoT-enabled technologies from SICK.
Molecular property spectrometer for fixed gas detectors
NevadaNano has announced that Crowcon Detection Instruments has selected its Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) sensor for its Xgard Bright fixed gas detector. As one of the world’s first fixed detectors with MPS, Xgard Bright is expected to set new standards in gas detection and safety, while driving down the total cost of ownership.
GasLab to distribute NevadaNano MPS gas sensors
NevadaNano has announced an alliance with GasLab to distribute the company’s Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) sensors to its diverse customer base including companies in the industrial, chemical, and refrigerant markets.
Refrigerant gas sensors meet A2L global standards
NevadaNano has announced it expanded its Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) Refrigerant Product Family with gas sensors for A1, A2L, and A3 refrigerants.
Compact waterproof detector switch lineup expanded
Alps Alpine has expanded its SPVQ8 Series lineup of compact switches for use in detecting the opening and closing of vehicle doors and has newly introduced the SPVQ8H Series. Alps Alpine’s popular SPVQ8 Series of compact detector switches are small and available in extensive variety.