TRW Pedestrian Protection Systems Evolve to Meet Global Challenges
LIVONIA, Mich., -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) is announcing its next generation Pedestrian Protection System (PPS) - a robust and reliable system using a combination of acceleration and pressure sensing technologies to detect a pedestrian impact. While the auto industry continues its focus on reducing injuries in single and multiple vehicle crashes and reductions in deaths and...
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Motion Controlled Luminaire offers tangential reach up to 60 ft.
Featuring 3 pyro infrared sensor with 1,416 detection zones, DLIR Series provides radial coverage up to 22 ft/360°. Sensors are upgradable to create wireless control zones virtually eliminating need for re-circuiting. Offered as bi-level unit with single F17T8 standby lamp and one or two 4 ft T8 lamps controlled by sensor, luminaire is suited for parking garages, corridors, stairwells,...
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Miniature 6-Axis Sensor offers programmable motion recognition.
Supplied in a 3 x 3.5 x 1 mm LGA package, LSM330 iNEMO® inertial module enhances user experience and motion-sensing realism in portable consumer devices. This MEMS module houses 3-axis digital gyroscope and 3-axis digital accelerometer with 2 embedded finite state machines. Latter are programmable blocks that enable custom motion recognition inside module, which is capable of detecting...
Read More »Optical Sensors measure RGB, ambient light, motion, IR, temp.
Integrating multiple sensors into 2 x 2 x 0.6 mm optical package, digital MAX44004/05/06/08 provide robust and repeatable measurements. Models MAX44005/06/08 consume 20 Â-µA each, while MAX44004 low-power ambient visible light (ALS) sensor consumes 5 µA. While MAX44006/08 integrate RGB color sensors plus ALS (clear), ambient IR, and temperature sensors, MAX44005 includes RGB color...
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UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN POTENTIAL OF MANUFACTURING: How lubricants can help increase productivity and reduce total cost of ownership
This paper illustrates how manufacturing companies have successfully worked with Shell Lubricants to upgrade their lubrication and extract value by reducing TCO and improving equipment productivity.
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Vibration Monitoring System features wireless operation.
Comprising Echo® Wireless Vibration Sensors, EchoPlus® Wireless Junction Box, plus receiver and software, Echo® Vibration Monitoring System uses Extended Range Radio Frequency technology and requires no gateways, mesh, or repeaters. System transmits at 0.75 mW Effective Radiated Power in unlicensed 900 MHz band and does not interfere with other wireless communications....
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Radiation-Resistant Accelerometer works in harsh environments.
Able to measure vibration in harsh industrial environments, Type 8347-C piezoelectric charge accelerometer comes in hermetically sealed housing of INCONEL® alloy and withstands temperatures from -321 to +900°F. Shear design lends to thermal stability, and transducer is individually calibrated using random excitation and 1600-line FFT. Profile of 20 mm suits confined spaces in...
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Triaxial Accelerometer monitors vibration in rotating equipment.
Designed for both route-based and permanent mount applications, Model 993B-7-M12 hosts 3 general purpose 100 mV/g vibration sensors with ±10% sensitivity tolerance. Unit features frequency range from 2-10,000 Hz on Z axis and 2-7,000 Hz on X and Y axes. Individual channel amplifiers minimize influence of out of band signals. Available with straight, coiled, and Teflon® coated cable...
Read More »PCB Piezotronics Supplies Discovery Channel's MYTHBUSTERS with Test and Measurement Sensors
Depew, NY - PCB Piezotronics, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of microphones, vibration, force, torque, load, strain, and pressure sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology is pleased to announced an agreement to supply The Discovery Channel's popular science series MYTHBUSTERS with test sensors for various episodes. The show hosts, special effects experts Adam...
Read More »IR Motion Sensing Switch controls 100-240 Vac light sources.
With adjustable range up to 12 m, Model GL-PIR10C is suitable for indoor/outdoor use in almost all lighting conditions. Passive infrared motion sensors switch lights on automatically when people enter area, keep them on as long as required, and switch them off when people leave. Designed to handle loads up to 1,200 W, unit can be adjusted to detect motion over ambient light levels of 3-2,000 lux....
Read More »Goodrich to Supply Inertial Measurement Sensor for Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile
-Guidance technology demonstrates accurate, reliable performance in test flights CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has received a production order for its SiIMU02® inertial measurement units (IMU) from Thales in Belfast. The IMUs will be used as the standard inertial sensor on Thales' new Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM). The order covers more than 1,000 units with...
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How SpinSelect Can Save You Time and Money
Thanks to the unique SpinSelect™ Multi-Pocket selectable quick change tool holder, it's time to rethink the range, complexity and volume of parts that your lathe can produce. Our Spin-Select™ tool was created to increase productivity and consistency by decreasing downtime associated with lathe cutting tool and insert setups or changeovers. This product is a game-changer for the industry and we're pleased to show you why.
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