The two companies will work to advance next-generation driver-assistance systems in the field of automated scenario generation by linking their simulation and laser scanner technologies.More>>

The organization has announced its conference and exposition line-up, which includes a preconference symposium on sensor fusion, a conference track that examines MEMS in global markets, and a pavilion showcasing innovations.More>>

The partnership combines Tech Mahindra’s system integration capabilities with ThingWorx’ M2M platform, enabling rapid deployment of M2M and Internet of Things applications.More>>

Article By: Darren O'Connor, Kasandra O'Malia

In Part 2 of this two-part article we apply our method to a real-world application and show how, by combining estimation methods with thermistor characterization data, we can achieve high accuracy measurements over a wide temperature range using the simple voltage divider circuit we described in...More>>

Article By: Darren O'Connor, Kasandra O'Malia

This two-part article describes how to use a simple voltage divider circuit with a thermistor to achieve high-accuracy temperature readings over broad measurement ranges. Part one discusses the circuit and various temperature estimation methods.More>>

Article By: John Gammel

Humidity measurement is increasingly important in an expanding number of industries. In this article we discuss a single-chip relative humidity (RH) sensor that offers robust performance, a small size, and low power consumption and can enable accurate humidity sensing in a wide variety of...More>>

Article By: Barbara G. Goode

A recent article in InformationWeek magazine says that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is experimenting with sensor technology, pursuing two proof-of-concepts that would speed products to shelves and provide customers with better quality produce.More>>

Brake problems on big trucks and buses -- the number one safety and maintenance concern with operators and regulators -- could be spotted and fixed sooner with a radio frequency identification (RFID) inspection system being developed by Zonar Systems and Spectra Inc., the companies say.More>>

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. & GRAND BLANC, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stargate Mobile will offer real-time oil condition monitoring services for commercial vehicle fleets using Symyx Technologies' onboard telematics package.More>>

Article By: Melanie Martella

If you haven't spent much time around agricultural equipment, you may not know that modern tractors are very large, very powerful, and increasingly sophisticated to handle the rough terrain and other conditions they deal with every day.More>>

Article By: Melanie Martella

One of the worst parts of being stuck in traffic (besides the frustration and the need to watch the cars around you lest one of them do something stupid and dangerous) is the smell. The fumes you can smell are bad enough, but the real nasties are, too often, chemicals that have no scent at all,...More>>

Article By: Barbara G. Goode

The development of active, noncontact sensors based on Hall effect, magnetoresistive, and variable-reluctance transformer technologies is penetrating the established market of passive, contact sensors-and increasingly taking market share for automotive speed and position applications, says market...More>>

Article By: Barbara G. Goode

A few years back, Measurement Specialties, a pioneer in pressure sensing, gained recognition for an aggressive schedule of acquisitions. More recently, the company established MSI Sensors (www.msisensors.com) as a separate division and echoed history as MSI made four significant acquisitions in...More>>

Article By: Jeffrey M. Melzak, Chien-Hung Wu

As MEMS sensors move into more extreme environments, the search for an alternative to silicon is on. Recent advances in processing make silicon carbide (SiC) a viable and attractive choice for harsh environment microsystems.More>>

Article By: Melanie Martella

One of the characteristics of luxury cars is how quiet it is within the passenger compartment. A smooth and quiet ride is an important part of the overall experience of the car."More>>

Article By: Bryan Manning, Robert L. Foster

The Gapman Gen3 is a next-generation, high-precision, noncontact, portable, thin-gap electronic feeler gauge that offers enhanced measurement capabilities for an expanded range of gap measurement applications.More>>

Article By: Mark Kretschmar

Part 2 of this two-part article focuses on how to optimize the performance of your capacitive sensor, and to understand how target material, shape, and size will affect the sensor's response.More>>

Article By: Mark Kretschmar

Part 1 of this two-part article reviews the concepts and theory of capacitive sensing to help to optimize capacitive sensor performance. Part 2 of this article will discuss how to put these concepts to work.More>>