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By Matthias Hönig 2021/06/30 Industrial

“Eyes” for robots - Industrial LiDAR Systems gaining momentum

For industrial applications using robots and automatic guided vehicles, the interaction between infrared light and corresponding sensors is essential. To capture the world in 3D system manufacturers can chose between different approaches.

By Kevin Jensen 2021/06/23 Industrial | Smart Home

New optical technology for smoke alarms detects fire faster – and helps save lives

Combination of multi-spectral sensor and white LED emitter recognizes the unique spectral signatures of different types of smoke:

By Pierre Laboisse 2021/03/31 Industrial

Mission to Mars: ams CMOS image sensors for pictures that are out of this world

The ams CMV20000 and CMV4000 CMOS image sensors are part of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and meet and perform in the demanding conditions on Mars making them also perfect for the most demanding industrial applications on Earth.

By Joerg Wertli 2021/01/22 Industrial

Applying our Award-Winning 3D Sensor Technology to New Industrial Markets and Applications

How important is 3D technology to Industry 5.0? ams is finding new ways to enable our customers to create differentiating products for industrial use.

By David Smith 2020/11/25 Mobile & Wearables | Computing | Industrial

1D ToF family for mobile and industry brings the right combination of performance, size, and cost

ams 1D time-of-flight ranging sensor family offers mobile and industrial customers the right combination of performance, size, and cost to meet their needs.