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 … [Read more...] about Implementing Position Sensors for Hazardous Areas & Safety
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How New Rotary Sensor Technology Enables New Application Solutions
A new generation of touchless angle sensors can solve a number of application problems from shaft alignment issues to measuring angle through materials or in extreme environments. Download the … [Read more...] about How New Rotary Sensor Technology Enables New Application Solutions
Magnetic sensor ensures safety features in depaneling machines
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 … [Read more...] about Magnetic sensor ensures safety features in depaneling machines
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 … [Read more...] about Advantages of Laser-line vs. Laser-point distance measurement sensors
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 … [Read more...] about Inertial sensors eMagazine: Get the facts on system guidelines and 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 … [Read more...] about Improving Medical Devices with Forcing Sensing Technology
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. … [Read more...] about Force Sensors in Robotic Design
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 … [Read more...] about Understanding How Feedback Encoder Devices Operate
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 … [Read more...] about Capacitive Versus Thermal MEMS for High-Vibration Applications
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 … [Read more...] about Download the New TE Connectivity Sensor Solution PDF Catalog