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Making Flexible Hybrid Electronics a Reality

October 1, 2017 · Mass-producing complex printed sensing systems that include processing and communications modules requires designs that incorporate printed and advanced CMOS-based components. Until recently, no one has developed manufacturing processes that can produce such systems.

Sensirion Airspeed Sensors Enhance Workflow with PX4 VTOL Drones

September 14, 2017 · The Sensirion SDP3x, a differential pressure sensor, is now available in an airspeed sensor development kit for VTOL and UAV applications.

Newark Element14 Stocking TE Connectivity Sensors

August 24, 2017 · Newark element14 is now stocking a wide range of sensors from TE Connectivity.

WIN Enterprises Debuts IoT-380 Gateway with Intel Atom E3800 SoC Processor

August 1, 2017 · The WIN IoT-380 Gateway, an entry-level embedded IoT device designed for device control and the streaming of data.

There’s More to Miniaturization than Size

August 1, 2017 · The reason printed electronics have not delivered the expected cost reductions is that the complexity of the manufacturing processes has eliminated much of the cost savings.

Novelda Offers Two New, Improved Modules for Sensing and Monitoring

July 13, 2017 · Technology detects <1 mm movement and sees through walls and clothes for advanced home automation, health monitoring and elderly care applications, company reports.

Skin-Deep Sensors

June 15, 2017 · University of Minnesota are developing new sensors that can be 3D printed directly on a person’s hand.

Hyundai Wearable Robotics for Walking Assistance Offer Spectrum of Mobility

June 1, 2017 · Explore the process of developing a system that can handle complex control algorithms to capture data remotely from various sensors simultaneously and perform real-time control of multiple actuators for a wearable robotics device.

Designing Sensors for Harsh Environments

June 1, 2017 · As the IoT takes shape and harsh-environment applications become more prevalent, increased demand may cause vendors to remedy this situation.

Developing Sensor Fusion Algorithms

April 5, 2017 · Combining the technologies of sensors and algorithms to perform sensor fusion opens the door for more sophisticated services for consumers—but it also presents new challenges for design engineers.

Sensing Air Quality in the UK

March 13, 2017 · Vehicles equipped with sensors help control air quality in Glasgow.

Energy Efficiency for Always-on Sensing

March 1, 2017 · Technologies and techniques to reduce energy use in mobile, wearable and IoT sensing devices.

Konrad Technologies and SET Team Up on Advanced Assistance Systems, Sensor Fusion, and Hardware in the Loop

February 9, 2017 · The agreement provides for a collaboration between the two National Instruments Alliance partners both on technical as well as strategic activities.

Proximal Flow Sensors Now Available for Neonatal Applications

February 9, 2017 · The new flow sensor is available as both a single-use solution (SFM3400-D) and a reusable solution (SFM3400-AW).

Sensirion Releases SFP800 Series

February 3, 2017 · The series offer repeatability and measurement speed up to 2kHz.

Live Panel Discussion: Breathing Life into Digital Twins

February 3, 2017 · Time-stamped temperatures collected in the field, user heart rates accumulated in health monitoring devices, acceleration data captured by smart vehicles--there's a wealth of wisdom in sensor-captured data, but working with it requires special knowledge and tools.

Sensor Design Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

February 2, 2017 · The design combines multiple sensor types for expanded applications.

Next-Gen Sensor Technologies for New Applications

February 1, 2017 · Demands for new applications are shaping the efforts to develop these sensing devices.

Not All ADCs Are Created Equal

January 3, 2017 · The selection process for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) is a balancing act.


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