Boring into the surface of Mars
05 April, 2013Customised sensors monitor and control the robotic drilling arm that is boring into the Martian surface.
Wearable electronics with touch technology
22 March, 2013Touch technology innovator Peratech is working with the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London to develop wearable electronics that use the company’s award-winning QTC sensors.
STS DTM digital pressure transmitter
13 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe DTM digital pressure transmitter is a compact unit with robust stainless steel assembly, incorporating a piezoresistive measuring element.
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.
Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia
18 January, 2013Until recently, ‘wearable robots’ were the stuff of science fiction. In the last 10 years, however, advances in robotics, microelectronics, battery and electric motor technologies have advanced to the point where it has become practical to develop exoskeletons to aid people with disabilities.
Ircon 7V series infrared sensor for Modline 7 infrared thermometer
05 December, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Ircon 7V series of infrared sensors has been added to the Modline 7 infrared thermometers. The new models provide solutions for the semiconductor industry and are one of eight in a series launched by Ircon earlier this year.
Turck LI inductive linear position sensor
29 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe LI inductive linear position sensor is suitable for closed-loop control applications. It has new electronics architecture that increases the effective output rate of the sensor from 1 to 5 kHz.
Stretchable electronics
12 November, 2012Sensors and other electronics are usually made of rigid and stiff material such as metals and plastics - they cannot be stretched, twisted or thrown and should be handled with care. But that is about to change with the advent of stretchable electronics.
Women in electronics - making a difference
05 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerUsing an outdated mobile phone and a simple sensor to measure respiration rates, an Australian student is showing how electronic engineers can contribute to society.
Fluke Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers
22 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe Ti105 helps plant technicians, HVAC/R professionals and electricians maintain and inspect electrical and mechanical equipment and components.
Developing the next generation of microsensors
19 October, 2012 by Kimm FesenmaierTo move to the next level of personal navigators electronics engineers need the next generation of microsensors.
150°C surface temperature sensors
11 October, 2012 | Supplied by: TDK AustraliaTDK NTC temperature sensors have optional types with lug terminals for the measurement of surface temperatures from -40 to +150°C.
FEAS MSM3 motor motion controller
07 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdMotor motion controller suitable for dirty, harsh, humid and high vibration environments.
Plessey Semiconductors PS25203 EPIC sensor
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Glyn LtdPlessey Semiconductors’ Epic sensor technology claims low-cost, reliable detection systems for several automotive applications.
Banner Engineering EZ-Light K50 touch
16 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe EZ-Light K50 touch allows users to change light from green to red with the touch of a finger, hand or whole palm - with bare hands or work gloves - for bright, clear indication.
