Temperature sensor developed for artificial skin
09 February, 2017ETH Zurich researchers have developed a highly sensitive and flexible temperature sensor that could soon be integrated into artificial skin on prosthetic limbs or robotic arms.
A graphene-based device for diabetes monitoring
19 May, 2016Scientists have created a wearable GP-based patch that enables accurate diabetes monitoring and feedback therapy by using human sweat.
HARTING Embedded Transponder Base
09 December, 2015The Embedded Transponder Base (ETB), from HARTING, is a wireless device that can identify and monitor the condition of an object from a distance of several metres.
Libelium Smart Environment PRO Plug and Sense! sensing solution
05 June, 2015Libelium's smart cities sensing solution, the Smart Environment PRO Plug and Sense!, is designed to meet the demands of councils and municipalities. The product reduces installation, integration and maintenance costs, and offers flexibility and scalability for smart cities applications.
Maxim Integrated MAXREFDES42# IO-Link temperature sensor reference design
30 March, 2015The MAXREFDES42# IO-Link temperature sensor reference design (RD) is a resistance temperature detector (RTD) for industrial control and automation.
element14 selects engineers for IoT challenge
07 November, 2014The element14 Community has selected 15 engineers from around the world to take part in its 'In the Air' design challenge, an initiative to develop pollution measurement applications inspired by the Internet of Things (IoT) movement.
Agilent U5855A TrueIR thermal imager
07 August, 2014The U5855A TrueIR thermal imager allows engineers to safely and efficiently identify potential faults without shutting down the systems or disrupting the productivity of an industrial plant.
Libelium Waspmote sensor device
24 June, 2014The Libelium Waspmote is a sensor device for developers. It works on 3G, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 802.15.4 or Bluetooth Low Energy protocols. The Waspmote radio protocol interfaces can be switched between any two of these technologies as needed.
EnOcean Sensor Kit for home automation
16 June, 2014The EnOcean Sensor Kit is a self-powered sensor kit for designers and enthusiasts interested in home and building automation. The product requires no cables or batteries and can be used with the EnOcean Pi for switching lights, controlling blinds and acquiring wireless sensor information.
Smartphone-readable, anti-counterfeiting particles
15 April, 2014Around 2-5% of all international trade involves counterfeit products, according to a 2013 UN report. Counterfeit products - including electronics, automotive and aircraft parts, pharmaceuticals and food - can pose safety risks and cost governments and private companies hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
Microchip SMBus temperature sensors
30 March, 2014The Microchip EMC1043 family of System Management Bus (SMBus) temperature sensors monitors three temperature zones - one internal diode and two externally connected diodes - for PC and embedded environments.
Carbon nanotube-based sensors for robotic applications
03 October, 2013Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) have developed carbon nanotube-based gas sensors that rapidly detect and continuously respond to extremely small changes in the concentrations of gases including ammonia, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
burster torque sensors
19 July, 2013With the compact 8661 series of torque sensors, burster is extending its portfolio of products to include the acquisition of static and rotating torques over the range from 0.05 up to 200 Nm.
Acromag ST130 temperature transmitters
01 May, 2013The Acromag ST130 temperature transmitters are USB configured, loop powered and provide a proportional 4-20mA output.
Protecting microelectromechanical system sensors in harsh environments
07 March, 2013Sensors used in harsh conditions, such as deep-sea oil wells, must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures for hundreds of hours without failing. Researchers have investigated two metal alloys that could give microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors better protection in the toughest environments.
