News

Nanometric-resolution Eddy Current Sensors Developed by Cedrat Technologies with Support of French Space Agency

Mechatronics company Cedrat Technologies reports that it has recently developed new nanometric-resolution Eddy Current sensors with the support of French Space Agency CNES. The sensors are contactless position sensors made of an Eddy Current probe with an associated conditioner. Cedrat also offers training […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

SMAC Commercializes Innovative High-Torque Robotics Motor with Halbach Magnetics Circuitry and Printed Coils

Using Halbach arrays of Neodymium magnets and printed coils, mechatronics developer SMAC is commercializing its innovative high torque brushless DC motors that it designed for robotics and electronics applications.  “The HT is a new revolutionary […]

Software and Design

New AMR-based angle sensors from Infineon: best-in class angle accuracy at low magnetic fields

Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of AMR (anistropic magnetoresistant) angle sensors that is highly accurate at low magnetic fields and can enable designers to use less powerful, cheaper magnets.  Introduced at 2019 Sensor+Test trade fair in Nuremberg, the Xensiv TLE5109A16 sensors are designed for very precise, fast and […]