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Multi-tasking Auto Sensors in Automobile Industry

Consequent to the speedy expansion of the auto industry, more and more sensors are being used on automobiles, especially in fields such as lane departure warning systems, auto electronic control systems and blind spot detection systems.

13 Sep 2010

MAXIM Unleashes a Two-Channel Sensor for PRKE Systems

Maxim has launched the MAX1441, a proximity and touch sensor IC with two channels, to be used in PRKE (passive-entry) and user-control systems, to deliver absolute, detached applications, to decrease system size and cost outlay by 30%

13 Sep 2010

Magtrol Launches a New Anchor Force Sensor

Magtrol has introduced a new HDL annular sensor solution called Anchor Force Sensor, for keeping an eye on the forces participating in all concrete construction work, especially for road engineering, underground and geo-technic applications.

From Magtrol, Inc. 13 Sep 2010

HSI Sensing Introduces Steel Sensing Proximity Sensor Series

HSI Sensing, previously called Hermetic Switch Inc, a developer and producer of reed switches and other sensing technological products, introduced a new and enhanced steel-sensing proximity sensor series, the 11000 Series.

13 Sep 2010

Sitrans Ultrasonic Clamp-on Flowmeter Satisfies Industrial Needs

Siemens Industry Automation unit has fabricated a novel ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter, Sitrans FST020 for standard flow monitoring applications with simple data transmission capacities

13 Sep 2010

Trolex Releases a Novel Series of Switching Sensors

Trolex, a global manufacturer of sensing devices for dangerous areas and mining security, has released its new series of switching devices for contact-free position inspection and maximizes the heavy-duty switching

13 Sep 2010

Lion Precision Wins a Contract for Displacement Sensors from NASA

An agreement was signed between Lion Precision, a leader in the field of displacement sensors, and NASA’s Stennis Space Center, to craft and create an eddy-current displacement sensor, which helps in monitoring valves, accountable for the flow of liquid hydrogen and oxygen into rocket engine test cells, and wear, along with its associated communication protocol tools.

13 Sep 2010

Wireless Sensor Network Firm to be Acquired by Cisco

Cisco divulges its plan of acquiring Arch Rock, an IP-based wireless sensor networking company, manufacturing sensors for smart-grid solutions, located in San Francisco

13 Sep 2010

Autonics Aims to Capture Global Markets with TC Series’ Entry-Level Temperature Controllers

Autonics, a Korean sensor and controller company, has released a new series of temperature controllers that will replace its existing product line up.

13 Sep 2010

NDC to Exhibit Novel Thickness Measurement Systems

NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd, a web-based calibration system manufacturer for extrusion industry, is releasing three novel thickness measurement systems, the re-modeled NIR sensor FG710S, the extended range TFG710S-ER film system and the OptiMike Shadow LED sensor, at the K’2010 exhibition

13 Sep 2010

Samsung’s OmniPro Attributes Multi-Sensor Technology for Smart Cooking

Samsung declared that its innovative microwave oven, OmniPro will be launched in the market this month.

10 Sep 2010

BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Develop ARGUS-IR Sensor System

The Infrared sensor experts of the Nashua-based BAE Systems Electronic Solutions division are fabricating an advanced the processor for the Arlington-based U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for deployment in a nighttime continuous military surveillance system which utilizes complete infrared sensors for constant surveillance of war fields and urban zones from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

10 Sep 2010

Baumer’s SXG Camera Features High Resolution and Speed

Baumer has released SXG double GigE cameras with high-speed data transmission ability in the range of 240 MB per second at 100 meters distance with improved resolution for use in machine image applications

From Baumer Ltd. 10 Sep 2010

Autonics’s Temperature Controllers Hit the World Market

Autonics Corporation, Korea-based reputed manufacturer of industrial controllers and sensors, announced the substitution of their product series with innovative advanced generation of temperature controlling devices.

10 Sep 2010

GAO RFID’s Wireless Fluid Sensor Tag Ascertains Fluid Leaks

GAO RFID Inc., a global supplier of cost-effective RFID Tags, RFID Readers and RFID software, launches a wireless fluid monitoring device tag of the model 124050, developed for use in ceiling or floor mounted pipes, water delivery systems, weak floors, chillers and air conditioning systems and walls.

10 Sep 2010