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CEA-Leti’s Energy-Harvesting ICs Point the Way to Battery-Free Sensor Systems in Humans Or in Harsh Environments

In scientists’ quest for ambient-energy sources that can power sensor nodes in remote environments or difficult-to-reach settings where batteries are impractical, CEA-Leti takes a wide view.

From CEA-Leti 20 Feb 2020

New Laser Profile Sensors from Micro-Epsilon Offer Even Higher Performance and Improved Software Integration Features

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has extended its scanCONTROL range of laser profile sensors (laser scanners) with two new versions that offer even better performance and improved software integration capabilities to meet the growing demands of automation, robotics, quality control, production and process monitoring applications.

From Micro-Epsilon 20 Feb 2020

STMicroelectronics Reveals Latest Innovation in Electric-Vehicle Energy Management for Cleaner and Safer Mobility

STMicroelectronics a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed new battery-management technology that increases reliability, safety, driving range, and cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles (EVs).

From STMicroelectronics 19 Feb 2020

The Queensferry Crossing to Have Ice Sensors Installed

Having recently been forced to close the Queensferry Crossing for two days, the transport secretary for Scotland, Michael Matheson announced ice sensors would soon be installed on the bridge.

By David J. Cross 19 Feb 2020

Low-Cost “Smart” Diaper can Notify Caregiver When it’s Wet

For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint.

19 Feb 2020

Metering Flow in Larger Diameter Pipes

Titan Enterprises offers a range of highly reliable insertion turbine flowmeters for accurately metering flow in larger diameter pipelines (40 - 900mm).

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 19 Feb 2020

New Interface Module Connects Sensors with PROFINET Controllers

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced an interface module that expands the range of connectivity options available for its sensors and measurement systems.

From Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd. 18 Feb 2020

New Tabletop HATS Type 5128-B Released

Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, the world’s leading supplier of advanced technology for sound and vibration, has released a new HATS for speech and sound testing, ideal for use in confined areas.

From Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) 17 Feb 2020

Using Noise to Enhance the Speed and Sensitivity of Optical Sensors

Said Rodriguez, a physicist from AMOLF research institute in the Netherlands, has developed a method that uses noise as a resource to enhance the speed and sensitivity in nonlinear optical sensors.

By David J. Cross 17 Feb 2020

Kipp and Zonen ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Service

We are proud to announce that the radiometric calibration laboratory at our factory in Delft, the Netherlands has been accredited to the EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality management standard for the sensitivity calibration of our pyranometers and pyrheliometers.

From Kipp & Zonen 14 Feb 2020