The new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has now been in force for some time, making it increasingly important for safety-related features to be implemented in mechanical engineering. In doing so, it is essential that safety features are guaranteed throughout the entire machine or system – firstly in … [Read more...]
Advantages of Laser-line vs. Laser-point distance measurement sensors
Laser distance sensors have strengths and weaknesses on different surfaces. Working with rough, reflective, and uneven surfaces can create some challenges with laser-point sensing technologies. Click below to read about the advantages of laser-line distance measurement in more difficult … [Read more...]
Inertial sensors eMagazine: Get the facts on system guidelines and more
The military demands precision and accuracy in every application, from inertial compass systems and advanced acoustic sensors to laser targeting technology. This eMagazine details guidelines for: • Inertial system operation • What to ask potential partners • Product lifecycle … [Read more...]
Implementing Position Sensors for Hazardous Areas & Safety
A significant proportion of industrial equipment will be deployed in what are described as hazardous areas, or possibly applications that require a functional safety assessment. Hazardous areas include locations where there is the risk of exposure to flammable or even explosive substances. In such … [Read more...]
Improving Medical Devices with Forcing Sensing Technology
Design engineers integrate force sensors into medical devices to create smart tools that produce quantifiable data. These intelligent devices help to eliminate guesswork, create consistency, and improve patient outcomes. Force feedback is an increasingly valuable feature in the medical device market … [Read more...]
Force Sensors in Robotic Design
From the operating room to the manufacturing floor, the robotic industry continues to grow and mature. As demand for robotic devices increases, so do the technology requirements. To meet companies’ sustainability goals and lifecycle requirements, devices need to … [Read more...]
Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
Feedback is used in closed loop systems in applications across all markets to control speed and/or position, and it has an important role in keeping equipment operating smoothly and accurately. This guide provides an overview on open and closed loop systems, hall sensors, and also covers encoder … [Read more...]
Capacitive Versus Thermal MEMS for High-Vibration Applications
Design engineers involved in the development of heavy equipment that operate in high shock and vibration environments need to make some choices regarding the type of accelerometer that is used to measure inclination. View the whitepaper below to learn more about which accelerometer will work … [Read more...]
Download the New TE Connectivity Sensor Solution PDF Catalog
Over 100 pages of detailed product and application information. TE Connectivity (TE) sensors are designed to meet the most demanding challenges, wherever we find them. With the broadest portfolio of solutions, we monitor temperature, humidity, position, pressure, and much more. And we’re … [Read more...]
End—to—end sensor solutions to optimize production processes
Precise and reproducible switching operations are a must, even in apparently simple tasks like level detection. In storage tanks, conventional capacitive level switches. Process optimization is essential to ensure high quality while cutting costs. … [Read more...]