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NVE Launches Breakthrough Line of High-Resolution TMR Rotational-Linear Sensors

Spintronics developer NVE has launched a versatile new series of tunnel magnetoresistance sensors that can be applied as rotary encoders or linear motion sensors. Creating a new range of options for design engineers, the new AET-Series of TMR off-axis rotational-linear sensors are the world’s only TMR encoder sensors, says the company. […]

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Extremely Small 3D Magnetic Sensor from Infineon Opens Up New Design Options

Infineon Technologies has expanded its Xensiv 3D magnetic sensor family with a new extremely small model that opens up new options for design engineers working with very tight spaces. The chipmaker unveiled the new device at its in-house digital trade show Virtual Sensor Experience in July. […]

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Magnetic NDT Continues to Advance at Eddyfi as It Triples in Size & Expands in Scope

In the high-stakes world of non-destructive testing where failure to detect flaws can lead to disastrous consequences in energy facilities, pipelines and aircraft, Eddyfi Technologies continues to build its magnetic systems while also growing aggressively into ultrasonic and other methods. Now a formidable global player providing both equipment and crews for testing, in little more than a year the company has tripled in size through acquisitions and expanding business activities. […]

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TE Connectivity Develops New Magnetic Encoder IC for Precise, Contactless Measurement

In today’s world where devices and equipment are being designed smaller and smarter and for applications requiring precise rotary and linear measurement, there is an increased demand for digitization and miniaturization in sensors. Designed to meet the growing need for sensors with a digital signal output and miniature footprint, TE Connectivity has developed a new magnetic encoder IC, the KMA36. […]

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TDK Adds Full-Redundancy Safety Features to TMR Angle Sensor Portfolio

TDK Corporation is expanding its tunnel-magnetoresistance (TMR) angle sensing portfolio with the addition of a model that features full redundancy while it simultaneously measures speed, direction and motor position. The redundancy features satisfy newer, more stringent automotive safety requirements. […]

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Magnetic Sensing by Variohm for Modern Agricultural Machinery

As part of the many sensor technologies now widely employed in smart farming, where sophisticated monitoring and control is now universally applied to optimize crop production, mobile agricultural machinery manufacturers are increasingly utilizing precision sensors as part of the equipment and systems they produce to till, seed and harvest crops. Magnetic sensors are fielding many of the challenges. […]