SENSORS: ifm efector inc.‘s new 3D Image Sensor measures size, shape and volume in industrial automation applications, and uses time-of-flight distance measurement and photonic mixer device technology to identify an object in the sensor‘s field of view. An integrated 64 x 48 pixel array defines the field of view for the sensor. The 3D sensor technology provides critical information in applications such as palletizing and de-palletizing, material handling, bulk level of materials and intelligent routing/sorting. The complete sensor element and electronics are built on a 0.25-mm square silicon chip, which enables 3-D imaging using Time of Flight, and reduces the size of the sensor and its cost. The solid-state metal housing measures 42 x 62 x 42 mm and is designed to withstand harsh environments and perform in fast-moving applications.
Safety networks have become more complex, and have actually become simpler and easier to deploy for plant operators. This slideshow highlights developments in plant safety with an emphasis on integrated safety networks.
As the MEMS industry spans a myriad of industries and markets, the future of MEMS in consumer electronics will enable a myriad of functionality, applications, and personalization.
The Nest is a sleek-looking digital thermostat which can actually "learn" its owners' schedule and then continue to regulate temperature to suit the user's preferences and patterns.
Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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