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Cellula Tests Underwater Drone to Monitor Magnetic Signatures

Measuring the magnetic signature of a ship can be cumbersome and time-consuming, yet critical for protection of naval vessels from underwater explosives. Now a Canadian robotics company, with the help of a neighboring marine geophysical firm’s specialized magnetometer, has developed an underwater drone designed to ease the task. […]

Test and Measurement

NVE Introduces World’s Most Sensitive Magnetometer IC & More Ultra-Miniature Converters

Billed as the world’s most sensitive magnetometer integrated circuit, the new ALT021-10E analog magnetometer from NVE Corporation has a remarkable sensitivity of 0.5 millivolts per volt per microtesla. Based on the company’s tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, the device can precisely measure fields from less than a microtesla to 250 microtesla. […]

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Rotary Hall-Effect Sensors & Potentiometers from Piher Sensing 

New rotary position sensors and potentiometers have been added by Spanish sensing specialist Piher Sensing Systems. Based on Hall Effect technology, the PSE series of compact panel mount sensors extend the company’s line-up of contactless position sensors, while the potentiometers also extend their product line. […]

e-Power Technology

Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & Aircraft 

Magnetoelastic sensor systems from magnetomechanical specialist MagCanica are bringing improved performance to intense rotating machinery including high-profile race cars as well as military aircraft. The company’s torque sensors are designed to provide laboratory-grade accuracy while being able to operate at extremely elevated rotational speeds of 140,000 rpm and higher. […]