Advances in sensing technologies are increasing the functionality of devices in many industries including consumer, wearable devices, medical, industrial and automotive. Explore our resources to get technical expertise and stay up to date with sensor trends and sensing technology.
Explore options for choosing an optical rotary encoder for motion control and position sensing
2023年7月24日
Rotary position sensing is used in motor control and user interface panels. It comprises various encoding methods. Optical encoders can offer advantages. We look at the options and how to choose the right one for your application.
How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?
2023年7月24日
The Hall effect is used in rotary encoders to monitor position, speed and direction in electric motors and rotary dials. The encoder designs vary, so it is helpful to understand the main features and how they affect performance.
EV Charging Series, Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
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Harvey Wilson
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2023年5月17日
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
Key Considerations of Condition Monitoring
2023年2月27日
Condition monitoring is one of the pivotal ways in which the advent of Industry 4.0 is bringing about major improvements within the industrial sector.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
2022年10月11日
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
Selecting the optimum MCU for your IoT application
2022年9月21日
A plethora of MCUs is available on today’s market, at different price points and offering varying levels of resource such as processing power, security features, supported wireless protocols and power consumption.
A closer look at SiC quality
2022年6月27日
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
New technologies could make building management, HVAC systems even smarter
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Philip Ling
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2022年5月12日
The IoT has connected buildings in new and enabling ways. The next stage, already started, is to use AI to make buildings even smarter. AI relies on data, and data comes from sensors essential to these systems.
Machine Vision: How to see the World
2022年4月25日
Machines aren’t just becoming smarter every day – they are also developing the ability to see the world around them.
IoT & Regulation: The Future of IoT
2022年4月23日
The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform many industries.
Metaverse: No Time for Fun and Games
2022年4月23日
In a virtual reality simulation, users move around in an artificial world, largely disconnected from reality, with the help of technical tools.
Smarter lighting makes for healthier people
2022年3月23日
Lighting can have an important effect on our well-being and effectiveness. In fact, lighting matters so much that UNESCO designated May 16 as the annual International Day of Light to recognize its role in healthy living.
Putting the smarts into building automation
2022年3月21日
Smart building automation can augment the capabilities of today’s building management systems and create new data flows that reveal insights about how a building is functioning and used. It can also enable new revenue streams for building managers.
How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development
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Philip Ling
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2022年1月14日
Developing large numbers of new and diverse devices for an Industrial IoT solution can challenge your engineering resources. Using a no-code approach to development can reduce the size and complexity of that challenge.
When IoT means 'Internet of Trees'
2021年12月10日
Being able to discover forest fires early is an increasingly urgent issue.
Smart Products: IoT technology in everyday products
2021年6月5日
New IoT-Technology in every day products. Customers use these products in many fields – including smart homes, health, kitchen,
Smart Sensors: Hot Stuff
2021年5月30日
Healthy sales volumes and highly integrated chips mean it has never been so cheap and easy to buy reliable protection against fire damage.
Smart Products: Implementing IoT Technologies
2020年11月4日
Companies are working on IoT technologies to enhance their solutions.
Smart Sensors: The Internet of Medical Things
2020年11月3日
The Internet of Medical Things is upon us with a vengeance.
Power Management: The Power of Nanopower
2020年11月3日
Changing batteries attached to ampere-sucking devices is a time-consuming, costly bore.
Healthcare Wearables: Body Signals
2020年11月3日
Healthcare wearables monitoring devices have taken great strides in functionality but there is still room for improvement.
IoT Compliance Certification: Control is Better
2020年11月2日
IoT compliance certification can help as standards evolve.
IoT and Data Ownership: Your Device your Data?
2020年11月2日
Greater openness across IoT data ecosystems will result in a broader range of services being offered to end users.
The Power of IoT: A new “Systems Approach”
2020年10月28日
Much like the mobile-communications revolution, IoT revolution now presents an in-credible opportunity for companies – but only those who are prepared for it.
Logistics: Automating the last 50 Feet
2020年2月16日
The last mile of the logistics chain is a huge challenge but the closer you approach your destination, the more complex and expensive it gets.
Augmented Reality: Making a MES
2020年2月16日
Augmented-Reality (AR) is very much part of the digital revolution in manufacturing.
Urban Robots: Street Smarts
2020年2月15日
Technologists and business titans are all pushing the limits of technology in a breathtaking sprint to bring robots to our streets.
Fitness and Wearables: Smart Buds
2020年2月15日
When it comes to valuable real estate on the human body, the ear is the new wrist. Fitness and Wearables are changing.
IoT in Mining: Deep Connectivity
2020年2月14日
Mining professionals are sitting in an office a thousand kilometers away, relying on IoT sensors, cameras, underground Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Intelligent Leak Detection: Plugging the Holes
2020年2月14日
Water leaks, even small ones, can add up to large volumes of wasted clean water and – increased costs for property owners.
