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Magnetostrictive Sensor for Application in Hydraulic Cylinders

The MLW Series of Long Stroke Linear Position Sensors from Macro Sensors can determine displacements up to 1.2m with accuracy.

8 Feb 2011

Sensors Help Blind Driver Avoid Dynamic Obstacles Around Daytona

It was for the first time ever on Saturday, January 29, 2011, that a blind man took the wheel of a specially designed Ford Escape and drove solo around the Daytona International Speedway.

31 Jan 2011

Baumer Introduces Magnetic Cylinder Sensors

Sensor solutions provider, Baumer has introduced a next generation magnetic cylinder sensor called the MZTK 06P1013 for sensing the actual spot of pistons in pneumatic cylinders.

31 Jan 2011

Current Sensing Meters Win European Awards

Sentec partner OnStream has won two awards at the European Smart Metering competition in the Innovation of the Year and Metering Manufacturer and Technology categories.

31 Jan 2011

Photoelectric Sensor to Identify Clear Material

Minneapolis-based SICK, a producer of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and auto-identification devices for use in factories and logistics automation, has unveiled its W9-3 photoelectric sensor.

31 Jan 2011

OPTEK Technology Develops Optical Switch for Non-Contact Interruptive Sensing Applications

Manufacturer of sensing and illumination solutions, OPTEK Technology has developed a new low-profile slotted switch for use in non-contact interruptive object sensing applications.

31 Jan 2011

Low-Power Sensors for Rapid Tracking of Signal Paths

National Semiconductors has launched two configurable sensor analog front end integrated circuits that can rapidly track signal path patterns in various products.

27 Jan 2011

Foil Power Current Sensors Suitable for Power Current Sensing

The Foil Resistors department at Vishay Precision Group has launched two ultra-high-precision Bulk Metal Foil resistors for power current sensing.

From Vishay Precision Group, Inc. 27 Jan 2011

Advanced Optimus 2X Innovative Smartphones from LG

LG has developed an innovative smartphone called Optimus 2X, which is the initial double core smartphone to be launched. It will be made available in the UK by 21 February 2011.

27 Jan 2011

US Army Offers Contract for Advancing Sensing Systems

SAIC, a leading military contractor has reported that they will be sharing $400 million contract provided by the U.S. Army's research laboratory with seven companies for advancing sensing devices and various other electronic systems.

From SAIC, Inc. 27 Jan 2011