The optoNCDT 5500 laser triangulation sensor has been specifically expanded: Increased performance, a speed boost of 150 kHz as well as new fieldbus variants with an integrated industrial Ethernet interface and an additional measuring range of 50 mm open up new possibilities for demanding automation tasks.
The scanCONTROL 8500 laser scanners take industrial 3D measurement technology to a new level: extremely compact, highly precise and flexible in integration.
The new optoNCDT ILR1041-150 laser distance sensor enables reliable distance measurements of up to 150 m.
In hybrid bonding in semiconductor production, exact planarity of the wafers is crucial for stable bonding processes.
During production of superconducting strips, 12 mm wide stainless steel strips are cut into narrow sections – separated by 0.5 mm gaps.
Measurement tasks in a vacuum place the highest demands on the sensor technology used.
Wearable sensors and machine learning can forecast self-injurious behavior in autistic youth, enabling proactive interventions through physiological monitoring.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
13 May 2026
Sensors underpin modern life, but many still rely on disposable batteries which are contributing to a growing waste problem.
OTT HydroMet has launched a revolutionary new technology for monitoring water flow.
This systematic review shows how sensor technologies and Industry 4.0 tools are reshaping food quality, safety, traceability, and supply-chain monitoring. The paper highlights rapid growth in biosensors, nanosensors, hybrid sensing platforms, and digital systems, while noting that cost, complexity, interoperability, and regulation still limit widespread adoption.
By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan
13 May 2026
Researchers developed an intelligent chicken freshness system that combines anthocyanin-based indicator films with an improved YOLOv8 object-detection model. The preprint reports strong laboratory performance for distinguishing fresh from spoiled chicken, but wider validation is needed before real-world deployment.
By Vijay Kumar Malesu
13 May 2026
Gel-based flexible sensors provide a breakthrough in health monitoring, combining stretchability and biocompatibility for effective wearable device integration.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
12 May 2026
The PHI-BRA Smart Bra integrates temperature and bioimpedance sensors for non-invasive breast lesion detection, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
11 May 2026
Dryad Networks, a global leader in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, today announced the launch and immediate availability of the Gen-4-Pro Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, the fourth generation of its industry-leading Silvanet solution.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Thermo Scientific™ PackEye™ XS Radiation Detection Backpack, a next-generation system designed for covert radiation detection, identification, and assessment.