Electromagnetics

Magnetic Motion Tracking Brings New Capabilities to Medicine, Now Including Robotic Surgical Navigation 

Continued advancements in electromagnetic motion tracking, now firmly established as a valued surgical tool, are bringing new capabilities to a wide range of applications particularly in medicine, defense and research. At the heart of the evolving technology are tiny, powerful magnetic sensors that the systems focus upon, coupled with advanced electronics and software that track them. This article highlights some of the companies and their products that are driving the progress in medicine, notably Northern Digital, Polhemus, Radwave and TT Technologies – and, at the OEM level, Stereotaxis who with its robotically navigated surgical systems could be considered a champion adopter of the technology, devising new levels of increased magnetic functionality. […]

Electromagnetics

Tech Tips from TDK: Higher Value Engineering than Resolvers! TMR Angle Sensors as Advanced Solution for E-Motor 

As environmental awareness grows and the realization of a sustainable society becomes increasingly important, the mobility market is witnessing an active movement towards “EV adoption,” aiming to transition from gasoline-powered to electric-powered motor vehicles. In […]

Electromagnetics

Powerful Chip Duo 

Compact Multiturn Solution with Flexible Features  The new TW39_3M evaluation board combines the TMR-based iC-TW39 angle sensor with the battery-buffered Hall sensor iC-PVL to form a compact end-of-shaft encoder solution for absolute angle measurement with additional […]