Sensors and Transducers

Allegro MicroSystems announces industry’s first ASIL C safety rated field current sensor for electric vehicle powertrain systems

Allegro MicroSystems, a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announces the release of samples for the ACS37601, an ASIL C safety rated, high-precision, field current sensor with best-in-class accuracy for traction and auxiliary inverter systems as well as battery management systems …

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Envision Energy leverages MEMS sensor technology by Analog Devices to build smarter and safer wind turbines

Analog Devices has announced that Envision Energy, the subsidiary of Envision Group providing world-leading green technology, is adopting ADI’s MEMS sensor technology in the company’s new generation of smart wind turbines. Initial goals for the collaboration include enabling new levels of wind turbine safety through enhanced real-time monitoring of vibration, …

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Superior gas detection assured when instruments have ‘ION inside’

Visitors to Sensor + Test 2023 in Nürnberg, Germany (9 – 11th May) can see the world’s leading sensors for the measurement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM) at the ION Science booth 512 in Hall 1. “The designers of gas detection instrumentation, systems and process control …

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Making the energy system smart

In October 2022, the European Union (EU) adopted its action plan to digitalise the energy system for a more efficient, sustainable, secure and competitive energy market. Making its goals a reality requires the use of new digital technologies to make every process smarter — from generation to usage. Here, Richard …

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Sensor connectors in stainless-steel design: Protected comprehensively against corrosion

Sensor technology in the process industry is often exposed to humid, aggressive environments. In industries such as food or pharmaceuticals production, but also in medical applications, it is therefore often necessary to protect certain components against corrosion. Circular connectors in stainless-steel design can withstand humidity, chemicals, and cleaning agents. For …

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Farnell expands global distribution agreement with ams OSRAM to support design engineers

Farnell has strengthened its distribution agreement with ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, significantly expanding its global portfolio of LEDs, infrared emitters, photodiodes and sensors. Design engineers will benefit from ams OSRAM’s broad portfolio of complete optical solutions with the addition of new proximity, temperature and vital sign …

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Magnasphere Corporation acquisition brings further product expansion and manufacturing capacity for Variohm Group

Variohm Holdings (aka The Variohm Group), part of the sensing and connectivity cluster within LSE-listed discoverIE, continues its strategic product range expansion, manufacturing capacity and application solving capability through the recent acquisition of the Wisconsin – USA based high-performance magnetic switch and sensor manufacturer, Magnasphere Corporation. Magnasphere’s extensive product range …

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Leuze is CO2 neutral in Germany

Thanks to improved energy efficiency, Leuze has taken the step to become a CO2-neutral company in Germany. Indirect emissions in the supply chain will also be examined going forward. Environment Social Governance (ESG) is part of the Leuze company strategy. For Leuze, growth means taking responsibility – for the environment …

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Get your hands on the technology at the heart of modern smart connectivity applications

At the upcoming embedded world 2023 exhibition in Nuremberg, Panasonic Industry presents its latest connectivity solutions with Interactive Application Displays “Transforming the world you see, from places you cannot see”, is how Panasonic Industry Europe sums up its presence at this year’s Embedded World exhibition in Nuremberg from March 14th …

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The art of synchronisation

Synchronised diving is the art of performing the most difficult dive at precisely the same time as your partner. Here, not only does the talent of the divers and their continuous, intense training count, but also a perfect technique. There is also technology in the diving platforms, which must be …

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