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Vented Miniature LVDTs Offer Highest Accuracy and Reliability in Measuring Deformation Properties in Hydraulic and Material Testing Applications

NewTek offers a vented design for its miniaturized series of AC- operated position sensors that provides greater endurance to pressure, temperature, shock and vibration.

23 Oct 2024

Superior’s Enhanced Conveyor Impact Cradle also Includes More Models

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is excited to unveil a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame.

2 Sep 2024

TE Connectivity’s NET-AX+ Modular Hybrid Connector System is a Key Enabler of Next Generation Vehicle Architectures

Autonomous driving, personalized infotainment and connected vehicle capabilities are essential to delivering the next generation of mobility experiences. Vehicles are becoming equipped with an increasing number of sensors, including LiDAR, radar and cameras.

From TE Connectivity Ltd 28 Aug 2024

NewTek Offers Custom Designs of Legacy and Discontinued LVDT Sensors For Companies Needing Replacement Units

NewTek custom designs linear position sensors for companies that can no longer source replacement LVDTs from original suppliers. As LVDT manufacturers discontinue specific lines of position sensors or no longer offer small volumes of custom LVDTs, companies find it hard or even impossible to get replacements.

From NewTek Sensor Solutions 23 Aug 2024

Wearable Sensors Revolutionize Sign Language Recognition

Researchers in Turkey have developed a real-time sign language recognition (SLR) system using wearable sensors, as detailed in the journal Sensors. Combining surface electromyography (sEMG) and inertial measurement units (IMUs), the system translates sign language into text or speech, achieving a high accuracy rate and promising to improve communication for those with hearing impairments.

23 Jul 2024

Self-Supervised Learning on Wearable Sensor Data

Researchers from the UK demonstrate the efficacy of self-supervised learning for human activity recognition using a vast wearable dataset. By addressing convergence issues and evaluating multi-task self-supervision, they showcase robust models with superior representation quality across diverse populations and activity types.

30 Apr 2024

Advanced Multi-Dimensional Displacement Sensing Using Soft Pneumatic Chambers

Researchers in Iran developed a pioneering sensor for simultaneous rotary and linear displacement measurements using soft pneumatic sensing chambers (SPSCs). This advancement addresses the limitations of traditional sensors, offering precise and flexible sensing capabilities crucial for various applications.

29 Apr 2024