New Proximity Sensors Products

High-Speed Door Safety System communicates presence with light.

To prevent potential accidents, including collisions between forklifts and workers, LED Virtual Vision-® warns workers when another worker or object is approaching high-speed door from opposite side. Motion sensor on each side of door triggers one strip of red LED lights to flash on opposite side. Typically, LED lights are placed just outside of door's frame on each side but can be set up...

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Vishay Intertechnology's VCNL4020X01 Honored With 2014 EEPW Editor's Choice Award

MALVERN, Pa. —- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company's VCNL4020X01 AEC-Q101-qualified, fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor has received a 2014 Editor's Choice Award from Electronic Engineering Product World magazine (EEPW), one of China's leading electronics industry publications. The annual EEPW Editor's Choice Award program is open...

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Miniature Photoelectric Sensors are Ideal for Conveyor Systems

Often times, it's easy to forget how much technology simplifies our lives. This is not just true for individuals; it's true for businesses as well, as certain technologies and systems can simplify operations and make companies more efficient. Conveyor systems are a wonderful example of how technology can help companies become more productive, and help ease the burden of employees working on the...

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LED Proximity Switches mount directly to robotic grippers.

Featuring red transmitter LED and adjustable background suppression, Model FT 10-RH offers max scanning range of 70 mm and can be adjusted to different objects without modifications. Fixed focus proximity models are available with background suppression and offer scanning ranges of 15, 30, or 50 mm. Blue light version, with fixed focus 30 mm range, detects light-absorbing objects such as solar...

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Worldsensing and SIGFOX Announce the World's Largest Intelligent Parking Deployment with Micronet, the SIGFOX Network Operator for Russia

LONDON and LABÃGE, France - The Intelligent Parking solution in Moscow, now in its second year of operation, has proven the success of the combination of Worldsensing's Fastprk solution and cost-effective, low-energy consuming SIGFOX connectivity Fastprk, the intelligent parking solution from Worldsensing, combined with the unique SIGFOX cellular based connectivity offer, has proven its...

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Proximity Sensor solves smartphone hang-ups.

Combining- time-of-flight sensor, ambient light sensor die, and infrared emitter, FlightSense™ VL6180 uses proximity measuring technology to calculate distance between smartphone and user, minimizing incidence of dropped calls and enabling innovative interactions with smartphones. IR emitter sends out light pulses,- while light detector picks up reflected pulses, and electronic circuitry...

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Photoelectric Sensor has wide detection angle, small blind zone.

Supplied in M18 housing, PA18CAD…WS Series features sensing distance up to 400 mm, detection angle of -

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Vishay Intertechnology Announces Super 12 Featured Products for 2013

Innovative Components Offer Industry-Leading Specifications for a Variety of Applications MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) today announced its Super 12 featured products for 2013. Each year, Vishay's Super 12 collection showcases the company's industry-leading capabilities in semiconductor and passive devices, providing design engineers with a shortcut to leading industry...

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Proximity Sensors detect ferrous metals.

Requiring only presence of metal to operate, PRX+11200, 11300, and 11400 can be activated from multiple sides without- magnet or power source.- Steel sensors have hermetically sealed contacts, making them immune to oxidation, dust, and particles. Featuring standard hole spacing, heavy-duty mounting flange, and adjustable trip point, units are suited for- limit sensing, position control, and...

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Downtown Jacksonville Gets Smart on Parking

Mayor highlights Streetline technology making parking easier JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections...