]> http://www.instrumentationews.com/taxonomy/term/41/0 en http://www.instrumentationews.com/leveraging_monolithic_integration_benefits Researchers at Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology Inc. (CSEM), Switzerland, have developed an optical touch and proximity sensor based on polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) and polymer photodiodes (PPDs). It is reportedly the first functional device combining solution-processed PLEDs and photodiodes... Sensors Optical Sensors Proximity Sensors Wed, 17 May 2006 13:16:47 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/touch_sensor_is_cheaper_than_clicks Quantum Research is offering a 10-key touch sensor chip which it claims will be cost competitive with mechanical switchers in rugged control panels. .The charge-transfer sensing devices are capable of detecting near proximity or touch. Each key is operated through a channel that projects an independent sense field through over 10mm thickness of glass or plastic...<br /> Sensors Calibration Proximity Sensors Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:58:54 +0100 http://www.instrumentationews.com/new_capacitive_proximity_sensor_microbox_series_self_contained SIE SENSORS, Inc. introduces a compact capacitive proximity sensor. The microBOX sensor is a self-contained unit measuring 34 x 16 x 8mm. They are available in two (2) versions, a proximity sensor used generally for part/product presence and the second type, our Smart Level Technology which is used for liquid level detection... Sensors Capacitive Sensors Position Sensors Proximity Sensors Thu, 08 Dec 2005 14:03:50 +0100 http://www.instrumentationews.com/omron_develops_bacteria_reducing_inductive_sensor_for_food_and_pharmaceutical_industry_applications The innovative housing has been developed in cooperation with performance plastics specialist Ensinger, and actively reduces the number of bacteria and germs on its housing through an FDA approved additive... Sensors Inductive Sensors Proximity Sensors Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:07:50 +0100 http://www.instrumentationews.com/hid_introduces_smarts_program HID Introduces SMARTS Program Enabling Companies to Obtain Smart Cards At Low Acquisition Costs With Quick Turnaround Sensors Proximity Sensors Sun, 06 Nov 2005 17:29:11 +0100 http://www.instrumentationews.com/metal_detectors_in_high_demand Ranger Security Detectors makes 25 to 40 stand-up detectors and 15 to 20 sit-down detectors a week. The European deal would increase production by several hundred pieces a year... Sensors Instruments Metal Detectors Proximity Sensors Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:04:03 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/ge_energy_adds_new_air_gap_sensor_to_its_comprehensive_hydro_condition_monitoring_solution The Air Gap Sensor is a specially designed capacitive proximity probe that mounts on the inner bore of a hydro generator stator. Multiple sensors provide in-service measurements of the distance between the rotor and the stator in both new and existing generators. Monitoring air gap is critically important because the shape and location of the rotor and stator... Sensors Capacitive Sensors Position Sensors Proximity Sensors Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:31:02 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/introducing_turcks_new_q_pak_q18_rectangular_inductive_sensor This new one-piece rectangular housing offers a non-embeddable sensing range of 5 mm (.197&quot;) designed for non-contact sensing of metal objects. These 3-wire DC, 10-30 VDC sensors feature integral circuitry that protects against short-circuit, overload, wire-break and reverse polarity. They are also available with normally open NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing) outputs... Sensors Inductive Sensors Position Sensors Proximity Sensors Thu, 06 Oct 2005 04:37:23 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/magnetic_proximity_sensors_now_with_ex_approval Ex-protected versions of magnetic proximity sensors from the MM 12 and MM 18 series are now available. These sensors conform to NAMUR, may be used in Explosion Protection Zone 1... Sensors Magnetic Sensors Position Sensors Proximity Sensors Wed, 05 Oct 2005 00:10:41 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/prox_sensors_simplified_new_globalprox_line_right_for_2_out_of_3_applications Odds are almost any user can select the right sensor from Balluff's new GlobalProx Switch Line, which the manufacturer says should be fine for two-thirds of all general purpose applications. Sensors Proximity Sensors Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:24:05 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/inductive_proximity_sensors_get_into_game Runs corner options and stops heavy loads. Consisting of heat-treat hardened, zinc-plated alloy steel components, the threaded barrel and spring-loaded piston are capable of stopping loads up to 20,500 Newtons/4,600 lbs... Sensors Inductive Sensors Proximity Sensors Smart Sensors Automatic control Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:27:05 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/catalogue_details_300_sensor_models Incorporating the latest Brad Harrison products, Balluff's 2005 Inductive Proximity Sensor Catalogue has over 300 hundred sensors grouped into six sections. Sensors Inductive Sensors Proximity Sensors Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:56:59 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/challenge_bibendum_at_infineon_raceway_sonoma_california The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Sensors, Inc. demonstrate in-use testing on over 40 prototype and production vehicles at the September 23-25 Challenge Bibendum at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California. Sensors Chemical Sensors Gas Sensors Proximity Sensors Thu, 02 Jun 2005 06:55:18 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/position_sensor_linear_displacement_sensor_shipments_to_increase VDC anticipates positive growth in North American markets for sensors through 2007, based on improving health of the U.S. economy and increasing implementation of sensors for monitoring and control in many products and equipment. Sensors Accelerometers Biological Sensors Biometric Sensors Chemical Sensors Flame Sensors Flow Sensors Gas Sensors Infrared Sensors Level Sensors Magnetic Sensors Microelectromechanical (MEMS) Moisture Sensors Motion Sensors Nano Sensors Optical Sensors Oxygen Sensors Position Sensors Pressure Sensors Proximity Sensors Radiation Sensors Smart Sensors Temperature Sensors Torque Sensors Ultrasonic Sensors Ultraviolet Sensors Velocity Sensors Vibration Sensors Wind Sensors Wed, 25 May 2005 19:30:34 +0200 http://www.instrumentationews.com/metal_detection_sensors Uprox+ sensor line that will set a new standard for metal detection. Uprox+ sensors can detect materials such as iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum and brass. Sensors Proximity Sensors Tue, 10 May 2005 13:28:09 +0200