Proximity sensors, which are designed to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact, have evolved from narrow application in industrial automation systems into broad use. They ...

Proximity sensors are common enough in automation projects that we hardly give them a second thought — pick something with specs that match the job and move on. But they can be fussy to get adjusted ...

Electronic enthusiasts may be interested in a new open source infrared sensor which has been created to support both Raspberry Pi and Arduino powered projects. The IR Detector proximity sensor has ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has expanded its optoelectronics portfolio with the addition of a miniature plastic housing for the rapid prototyping of reflective presence and proximity sensors. The ...

[Dustin Andrews] built this add-on board which works as a proximity sensor. He wanted a standalone sensor for his Arduino projects which would use a single pin as a trigger. This lets him alert the ...

Vishay has release of two high-resolution automotive grade optical reflective proximity sensors that operate down to 20µm for force sensing applications. In use, an infra-red beam is sent out and its ...

Light-based proximity sensors for use in robots and 3D printers must not be fooled by transparent or black surfaces, says Gabriele Fulco A surprising number of systems depend on the ability to ...

Capable of effective operation in sunlight with intensities up to 200 kLux, the TCND3000 surface-mount, reflective optical sensor integrates touch and proximity functions and operates with an E909.01 ...

Sensor technology specialist SICK has launched the W12NextGen range of photoelectric sensors, designed to deliver enhanced detection performance in challenging industrial environments. The new series ...

SICK has launched the versatile W4F family of miniature smart sensors, developed to achieve next-generation detection performance and incorporating powerful new optical technologies, each ...