All applications have certain specific needs, but, in general, the following steps will help you choose the correct sensor for your application: Step 1: What is the sensing distance required?…

How do inductive proximity switches work? An inductive proximity sensor can detect metal targets approaching the sensor, without physical contact with the target. Inductive proximity sensors are roughly classified into…

Sam Drury, Sales & Marketing Director at Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd, explains why some engineers prefer custom pressure sensors over standard, off-the-shelf versions. A standard, off-the-shelf pressure sensor refers…

The historical problems associated with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors are well documented. However, recent advances in sensor design has led to improved versions that overcome many of these disadvantages, says…