Sensors
Partnership to support zForce sensor modules in North America
Neonode, the optical interactive sensing technology company, has announced that Convergence Promotions LLC will act as Neonode's North American sales and marketing partner to the industrial, medical, aerospace, military, robotics and consumer markets.
Triaxis hall position sensors provide dual-output options
Melexis has announced the MLX90374, the latest addition to its 3rd Generation of Triaxis Hall sensors, and the first to offer multiple outputs from a monolithic device. With dual outputs for the sensed motion, the MLX90374 can remove the need for a second position sensor in a range of applications. Based on Melexis’ proprietary 3D Hall sensing technology, the MLX90374 provides the absolute position of a moving magnet, covering 360°...
Sensor node evaluation kit speeds up IoT development
The STEVAL-BCN002V1B BlueNRG sensor node development kit from STMicroelectronics (ST) is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. The fully equipped evaluation kit includes the BlueNRG-Tile multi-sensor board and STEVAL-BCN002V1D programming board for the development of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Sensor detects motion in nine degrees of freedom
The BMX160 9-axis sensor from Bosch is in stock at Mouser Electronics. The compact, power-efficient sensor combines Bosch’s advanced accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor technologies to deliver a solution for a wide range of applications such as smartphones, 3D scanning, fitness trackers, gaming, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices.
3D sensor optimised for consumer electronics manufacturing
Manufacturer of 3D sensors for inspection and measuring technology, SmartRay, has launched a new addition to its successful ECCO sensor family, balanced for the application requirements of consumer electronics manufacturing. Delivering high-speed 3D scanning performance in an economical and compact design, ECCO 95.020 provides an ultra-high resolution and superior 3D image quality that ensures faster production lines and throughput.
Advanced wireless condition monitoring sensor
UK-based plant reliability specialist AVT Reliability has launched the latest in its new suite of intelligent condition-based monitoring and maintenance (CBM) products, with the wireless Machine Sentry MSF-1 tri-axial vibration and temperature sensor. The MSF-1 constitutes another significant advancement in the field of digital CBM, offering improved visibility, safety, speed of data transfer and environmental sustainability.
Spring-loaded LVDT product lines with 4-20mA output capability
It has been announced that NewTek Sensor Solutions has expanded the capabilities of its DC LVDT technology with four to 20mA output capabilities to meet the needs of industrial monitoring and feedback applications. In addition to offering four to 20mA versions of its free-core and spring-loaded LVDTs, the company customises four to 20mA position sensors to customer specifications.
Rugged sensors for small-scale process technology
It has been announced that Balluff is expanding their range of sensors for media-contacting temperature detection, in hydraulic power units for example. New are a temperature sensor with display, a temperature transmitter as well as a PT1000 sensor.
IIoT solutions with slimline photoelectric sensors
Rugged connector and component manufacturer, Bulgin, has launched a slimline range of photoelectric sensors as the first part of its new upcoming automation sensor series. Designed for manufacturing automation and industrial automation proximity sensing operations, the SL Series sensors offer manufacturers a cost-effective and flexible solution for the implementation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
New entry-level linear Hall-effect sensor with SENT output
TDK Corporation has expanded its Micronas linear Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the programmable HAL 1890 supporting the latest SENT protocol according to SAE J2716 Rev. 4. The HAL 1890 now comes with digital output signal supervision and is as small, robust, and cost effective as the already existing HAL 188x variants. The HAL 1890 is an optimal system solution to measure small angles of up to 90° or linear d...