When I was writing up the new high-precision 6-degrees-of-freedom inertial motion unit (IMU) from Epson I came across a useful page on the website about how gyros sensors work. At their simplest, ...

Understanding the role vibration sensors play in proactive maintenance applications is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime. A vibration sensor can reveal if a motor is misaligned to a pump or ...

Engineers now design systems and products that include MEMS sensors, particularly MEMS gyroscopes, as essential components. These applications range from portable and wearable devices to industrial ...

7.95% , according to Technavio's latest market research report. The growing need for intelligent and compact vibration sensors is a key factor driving market growth . Micro-electromechanical systems ...

Using factory automation to improve overall efficiency is a primary focus in today’s manufacturing industry. Organizations are shifting in this direction not only because it increases their bottom ...

This story profiles one of the Offshore Technology Conference's Spotlight on New Technology Award winners. If an exploration and production company is going to use a downhole sensor to relay critical ...

Analog Devices has introduced a new MEMS IMU (inertial measurement unit) in its iSensor range and the signficance is this is a tactical grade 10-degree-of-freedom (DoF) sensor. “For industrial, ...

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For the PDF version of this article, click here. The use of MEMS accelerometers to sense rapid deceleration for airbag deployment is well over a decade old and considered a well-known technology.