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Carlo Gavazzi Automation Unveils PD70 Sensor with High-Efficiency Aspheric Lens

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has added a new slim line equipment, called the PD70 sensor, to its wide range of pedestrian entrance and door sensors.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

MTS Launches Temposonics Model MB Sensor for Hydraulic Cylinders

MTS has added a new Temposonics Model MB stainless steel sensor to its magnetostrictive position sensors product range for mobile hydraulics industry.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

TiaLinx Unveils Viper60-A V-Band UWB RF Sensor

TiaLinx has introduced a lightweight sensor system called the Viper60-A. It provides an ultra fine radio frequency (RF) beam, which can detect extremely small things hidden under clothes.

From TiaLinx, Inc. 25 Apr 2011

Leuze Launches Ultrasonic Forked Sensors for High-Speed Processing

Leuze has introduced ultrasonic forked sensors for high speed processing and consistency. They are capable of differentiating material groups of labels, film, papers and thin metal film on diverse backing materials.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Turck Expands its Range of BIM-UNR Magnetic Cylinder Position Sensors

Turck has expanded its range of BIM-UNR magnetic cylinder position sensors by introducing a new series of sensors with NPN output. The sensors have been specifically developed to be fixed into C-groove cylinders without the need of any accessories.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Morgan Launches Tube Contact Sensor that Detects Blocks in Medical Equipment

Morgan Technical Ceramics has introduced a new tube contact sensor to precisely distinguish the obstructions in medical infusion lines. The sensor detects the pressure changes non-invasively in a flexible tube and eliminates the need for disposable cassettes.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

PME Unveils New Conductivity Sensor for T-Chain Sensing String

Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) is a global oceanographic and limnologic tool design company.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Researchers Discover TRIM5 Protein Mechanism that Fights Against HIV

Scientists from Geneva and Zurich universities have identified a protein mechanism that can fight against HIV.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

BMW Selects Cypress’s CapSense Capacitive Touch Solution for Infotainment System

Cypress Semiconductor announced that BMW has selected its CapSense capacitive touch technology for the infotainment system in BMW 7, 6, and 5 series and in X6, 5GT and X5 and X6 models.

By Andy Choi 25 Apr 2011

Sensor Film Changes Color to Indicate Spoiled Food

The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies EMFT in Munich has developed a new sensor film that changes color to warn of spoiled food. When meat or fish are packaged, it is not possible to detect whether they are fresh or spoilt.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2011

New Communication Protocols Use Built-in Motion Sensors to Improve Handoff Process

A network performs a 'handoff' when a user with a mobile device moves from the range of one transmitter into another. Increased use of WiFi and mobile phones has aggravated the problems relating to the handoff process.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2011

TRW Automotive Unveils Vacuum Sensor for Brake Actuation Systems

TRW Automotive, a US-based global automotive supplier, is set to introduce a new vacuum sensor for brake actuation systems.

From ZF TRW Active & Passive Safety Technologies 21 Apr 2011

SenseAir Chooses Microcontroller from Zilog for the New SenseAir Engine

Zilog today stated that the latest Fast response CO2 Sensor module from SenseAir would have the Z8F082A MCU as the core microcontroller. This microcontroller is from Zilog, which has a proven track record in supplying reliable embedded microcontrollers that are tailor made to suit user applications.

From SenseAir® AB 20 Apr 2011