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Maxim Executive Shares Vision of Intelligent Devices by Analog Integration with Sensor Fusion

Maxim, a Sunnyvale, CA-based manufacturer of analog as well as mixed-signal semiconductors, had participated in the 2012 Design West Conference that was recently held in San Jose, California.

5 Apr 2012

Mining Quarry Reduces Downtimes with dataTaker DT80 Intelligent Dataloggers

A global building supplies provider has installed dataTaker DT80 Intelligent Dataloggers at one of its mining quarries to address regular downtime problems. The datalogging solution was supplied by CAS DataLoggers.

29 Feb 2012

Tektronix Completes Two Million Instrument Calibrations in 16 Months

A multi-vendor service provider (MVS), Tektronix has achieved two million calibrations within 16 months.

23 Feb 2012

Macro Sensors Introduces BB Series of LVDT-Based Dimensional Gaging Probes

Macro Sensors has revealed a new series of LVDT-based dimensional gaging probes. The BB Series LVDT-based Dimensional Gaging Probes have been developed to provide accurate measurement of dimensions for various inspection equipment, industrial metrology and quality control applications that can be used for servo-loop positioning systems, manufacturing process control and online parts inspection.

21 Feb 2012

Azoteq Introduces IQS253 Low Power Capacitive Proximity Sensor for Industrial Applications

Azoteq provides solutions for capacitive proximity in sliders, scroll wheels, touch screens and switches, which are used in industries. The company has introduced a new capacitive proximity sensor called IQS253. It has been recently added to Azoteq’s line of ProxSense capacitive touch and proximity controllers.

13 Feb 2012

Lion Precision Introduces Capacitive Displacement Probes

Lion Precision has expanded its capacitive probe offerings with new probes. Designed to accommodate larger measurements and smaller spaces, the new probes are available in 25, 18 and 3 mm diameters.

17 Jan 2012

Banner Launches Q26 Series Photoelectric Sensor for Clear Object Detection

Banner Engineering has launched the Q26 photoelectric sensor for detecting clear objects. This is an addition to its sensor product line.

From Banner Engineering Corp. 24 Nov 2011

Electrochem Solutions Launches Wireless Multi-Pallet Sensing system

Electrochem Solutions, a subsidiary of Greatbatch, has introduced a multi-pallet wireless sensing system particularly for CNC machining operations. The sensing system performs monitoring of the fixture clamping pressure for effective, safe and accurate machining operations.

From Electrochem 21 Nov 2011

Zvetco Biometrics Launches FIPS-201 Compliant Smart Card Reader with ESD Protection

Network security and identity management solutions provider, Zvetco Biometrics has announced the addition of the Verifi C500, a FIPS-201 approved USB smart card reader to its FIPS-201 and FBI approved range of combination readers.

31 Oct 2011

CMOSIS to Introduce Ultra-High-Resolution CMOS Industrial Image Sensor at Vision 2011

CMOSIS, a supplier of application-specific CMOS image sensors designed for machine vision, medical, scientific, industrial and professional applications has announced the introduction of a new ultra-high-resolution CMOS image sensor, the CHR70M.

29 Oct 2011

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