Sensors and Transducers

Omron Evaluation Board fast tracks IoT sensor system development

A new Sensor Evaluation Board from Omron Electronic Components Europe gives developers working on sensor systems for the IoT a fast track to a ‘proof of concept’ prototype hosted on Raspberry Pi, Arduino or Adafruit Feather. The board comes equipped with sensors for six popular environmental parameters, is supported by …

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Sensor City launches new initiative to ignite growth in IoT-based businesses

Sensor City, a global hub for the development of sensor technology and rapid prototyping, has launched a new initiative to support businesses with challenges relating to IoT implementation. The initiative is aimed at UK businesses and will support them to successfully design, develop, and implement sensor based and IoT technologies across …

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Diodes Incorporated wins prestigious Manufacturing Site of the Year award

Diodes Incorporated‘s manufacturing facilities in Oldham have been declared the UK electronic systems industry’s best in 2019 at the TechWorks Awards. Testament to Diodes’ manufacturing prowess, the three-strong shortlist also featured a second Diodes site. The awards celebrate the year’s key electronics innovations, people and companies from across the UK and …

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LMI Technologies acquires Finnish optical metrology company FocalSpec

LMI Technologies (LMI), a global leader in 3D inline scanning and inspection, has acquired FocalSpec, an innovative optical metrology company based in Finland that designs and manufactures patented Line Confocal Imaging (LCI) products. LMI’s parent company – The TKH Group – will acquire 100 per cent of the shares of …

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FocalSpec joins LMI Technologies group

Finnish technology company FocalSpec has been acquired by TKH Group, a Dutch listed technology company.  FocalSpec will join the LMI Technologies group, owned by TKH and strengthen further its position in inline metrology. FocalSpec is a global pioneer in designing and manufacturing high-precision, high-speed optical sensors.  Their unique and patented …

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Powelectrics Industry 4.0 solution helps Craggs Energy improve site safety, stock control and logistics

Powelectrics have delivered another Industry4.0 Metron telemetry solution, this time to Craggs Energy, an innovative and expanding business, which supplies over 50 million litres per annum of fuels and lubricants to UK homes, farms and businesses via three depots and a national partner network. This image shows Craggs Padiham Depot, where …

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Compact depth sensor inspired by spiders

For all our technological advances, nothing beats evolution when it comes to research and development. Take jumping spiders. These small arachnids have impressive depth perception despite their tiny brains, allowing them to accurately pounce on unsuspecting targets from several body lengths away. Inspired by these spiders, researchers at the Harvard …

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SENSOR+TEST 2020: Conferences to provide insights into sensors and measurement future

From the 23rd to the 25th of June, 2020, the SENSOR+TEST – the leading international trade fair for sensor, measurement, and testing technology – will be accompanied again by two first-rate conferences: The SMSI 2020 – the Sensor and Measurement Science International, is to be held for the first time, …

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MTS Systems lines up to present at the Baird’s 2019 Global Industrial Conference

MTS Systems Corporation, a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems, motion simulators and sensors, has announced that Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO, will make a presentation to the investment community at the Baird 2019 Global Industrial Conference on Thursday, November 7, at 11:00 a.m. CT, at the Four Seasons Hotel …

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TE Connectivity to present at Baird’s 2019 Global Industrial Conference

TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Terrence Curtin will present at Baird’s 2019 Global Industrial Conference on Wednesday November 6, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. CT at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. A live audio webcast  of the conference will be available in the events section of TE Connectivity’s investor …

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