Enhancing force detection with electronic 'stickers'
12 October, 2023 by Liezel LabiosEngineers have developed electronic 'stickers' that measure the force exerted by one object upon another. The stickers are wireless and can be run without batteries.
Piezoresistor the size of a single molecule
05 October, 2023Researchers have developed a molecular-sized version of a piezoresistor, a type of electronic sensor, that could have widespread benefits.
Bosch BHI360 inertial measurement unit (IMU) smart sensor
23 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe Bosch BHI360 inertial measurement unit (IMU) smart sensor combines a gyroscope with an accelerometer to enable full customisation.
Enhancing nanosensor manufacture with a drop of ethanol
11 August, 2023Engineers from Macquarie University have developed a technique that uses ethanol to make the production of nanosensors more sustainable and efficient.
STMicroelectronics STHS34PF80 infrared sensor
04 August, 2023 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe STMicroelectronics STHS34PF80 infrared sensor is a human-presence and -motion detector to enhance security systems, home-automation equipment and IoT devices.
Sensor monitors heat flow in devices to improve efficiency
26 July, 2023Researchers have created a thin and robust sensor that can monitor heat flow in electronic devices to enhance overall efficiency.
STMicroelectronics VL53L7CX FlightSense multi-zone distance sensor
17 July, 2023 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe STMicroelectronics VL53L7CX FlightSense multi-zone distance sensor is designed to bring lifelike situational awareness to a range of applications.
Melexis MLX9042x Triaxis 3D magnetic position sensors
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe Melexis MLX9042x Triaxis 3D magnetic position sensors are designed for automotive applications and are suitable for harsh environments.
Attosecond boost helps microscope film light and matter
14 June, 2023Researchers have built an attosecond electron microscope that produces movies of light-matter interaction with attosecond time resolution.
E-nose to sniff out volatile organic compounds
02 June, 2023Researchers have created a fluid mechanics-based chamber design for an electronic nose that can detect volatile organic compounds at low concentrations.
Researchers create wearable medical patch with nanotech, AI
31 May, 2023Researchers have developed a skin patch equipped with nanotechnology and personalised artificial intelligence technology to monitor 11 human health signals.
Mouser expands sensor portfolio with new sensing components
24 May, 2023Mouser has added several new products to its sensor portfolio, with most of the sensors featuring one or more serial bus interfaces (I2C, SPI and UART).
"Sweatainer": a 3D-printed sweat analysis health monitoring device
11 May, 2023Researchers have developed a 3D-printed wearable device, called a "sweatainer", that can collect and analyse sweat for health monitoring.
Würth Elektronik WSEN-ISDS motion sensor
02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe Würth Elektronik WSEN-ISDS motion sensor outputs pre-calibrated, processed data for application-specific functionalities of free-fall, wake-up, tap, activity, motion, tilt and orientation detection.
Material found in smartphone screens can be harnessed to map magnetic fields
27 April, 2023 by UNSW Media/ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton ScienceHand-held magnetic field imaging equipment could be used in construction safety and medical diagnostics.