Shows & conference cancelled.

For the past 35 years, Sensors Expo & Conference has established itself as the engineering community dedicated to sensors, connectivity, and IoT. Together with co-located events Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, and IoT Implementation Forum, Sensors Expo & Conference provides a focus on design, implementation, and disruption, bringing together engineers, technology influencers, investors, analysts, and more to share ideas, learn, network, and keep the industry moving forward.

Questex, the parent company of Sensors Expo & Conference, Embedded Technologies Expo & Conference, Autonomous Technologies Conference, and the IoT Implementation Forum, has announced that due to the COVID-19 circumstances, they have been forced to cancel the events. 

The state of California has prohibited all professional, social and community gatherings until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The events were scheduled to run November 16-18 in San Jose, CA. 

They are planning to resume these events at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA, on June 28-30, 2021.

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Longest running industry event maintains its momentum with more than 5,000 attendees.

More than 5,000 attendees flooded the Long Beach Convention Center from June 9-11 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sensors Expo & Conference. With a steady increase in overall Show Floor traffic, and a marked 10% increase in International attendance, the leading industry event drew thought leaders from top companies such as Airbus, Apple, Boeing, Honda, Hyundai, Lockheed Martin, Medtronic, Microsoft, Moore Industries, Northrup Grumman, Port of Los Angeles, Smith & Nephew, SpaceX St. Jude Medical, Stryker, and Tesla, eager to learn more about the sensing technologies that are driving tomorrow's solutions.

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Seen & Heard at Sensors 2015

New this year, the event featured a celebratory Kick-Off Party, offering attendees an opportunity to network before the start of the Show; the Engineering Excellence Awards, a complement to the annual Best of Sensors Expo awards; and a new Expo Floor Reception encouraging thought leaders to share best practices, network and uncover strategies to help drive the sensing industry forward.

With three Pre-Conference Symposia dedicated to Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensors in the IoT, Sensor Fusion, and IoT, and more than 65 Conference Sessions spanning Wireless to Wearables, the 2015 Sensors Expo offered something for everyone engaged in the sensors industry.  

Keynote sessions featuring Dr. Mike North, the host of Discovery shows “Prototype This,” “Outrageous Acts of Science” and “In The Making,” and Gadi Amit, the Technology Designer behind projects such as Google Project Ara, Fitbit Fitness Trackers and the Lytro camera, were delivered to a standing room only audience and offered valuable insights on the hot trends impacting the sensors market today.  

"The ROHM Group has been a long time sponsor of Sensors Expo & Conference, and we are impressed with the caliber of speakers, content and attendees the show continues to attract.  This year’s event was the best experience we have had thus far, leaving us with renewed enthusiasm for opportunities of growth in sensing technologies, especially in the rapidly growing Internet of Everything era.  We look forward to 2016, and the continued success of  Sensors Expo & Conference, which has proven to be an invaluable forum for the sensor community," said Nader Sadrzadeh, President & CEO, Kionix Inc., Sr. Vice President, ROHM Semiconductor. 

The 2015 Sensors Expo & Conference featured Diamond Sponsor Mouser Electronics, Platinum Sponsors Arrow, B+B Smartworx and B-Scada and more than 25 industry sponsors.

• Next years Sensors Expo 2016 is scheduled for 21-23 June 2016 in San José (CA USA)

Sensor solutions for the Internet of Things & M2M

Hoffman+Krippner's unique SensoInk and SensoFoil intelligent sensing technologies can be used for Internet of Things applications such as process automation, position tracking and real time supply chain support.  They plan to show these at the Sensors Expo next week.

SensoInk is an innovative, reliable and highly accurate sensing solution based on printed polymer pastes. SensoInk is a 5V analog solution with low power requirements and operates at 5V.

By using polymer thick film technology, SensoInk is extremely flexible, and can be printed as potentiometers, resistors, switches or keyboard contacts on circuit boards or electronic components. 

It enables device developers to quickly and easily implement individual specifications without sacrificing quality. By using SensoInk, there are no negative electromagnetic effects (Electromagnetic compatibility). Only two components are required for signal transformation: a printed potentiometer track on a carrier material (e.g. FR4 or PET foil) and a conductive wiper.

Sensofoil® thin-film membrane potentiometers are the world's most reliable membrane position sensors. SensoFoil offers a flat design of 0.5 mm to 1 mm, repeat accuracy of 1mm to 10µm,  easy to achieve redundancy and problem-free device integration. The standard linear Sensofoil is available in lengths of 50 mm up to 500 mm, 40mm wide rotary, and custom sizes and shapes. Sensofoil is available in PET (ultra-thin), Magnet (contactless – long lifetime) or Hybrid technology (extended lifetime and temperature range).

“To detect how the state of the internet-connected "thing" changes, an electronic evaluation of the initial state must be conducted,” says Jens Kautzor, CEO of Hoffman + Krippner, Inc. “With our sensors you can very affordably and accurately measure changes, detect positions, or count objects.”

Is there enough milk in the fridge? Is there enough coffee in the coffee maker? Has a hotel guest taken anything from the minibar? For example, a drink gets removed from the minibar. This condition is detected (the missing bottle) by a Sensofoil sensor. The web connected sensor, combined with the intelligent software, guarantee that the correct products and quantities will be reflected on the hotel bill. This is just one of hundreds of smart IoT and Machine to Machine applications made possible using SensoInk and SensoFoil.

New sensor technologies on show!

Hoffmann-Krippner will be at the upcoming Sensors Expo event in Long Beach (CA USA 9-11 June 2015). In addition to demoing and launching their  SensoFoil and SensoInk sensing technologies, they will be demonstrating high performance sensor technologies from three of their German partners.

This includes Altmann GmbH for advanced and high-quality potentiometers used for a variety of industrial equipment controls, steering and engine control for shipping, engine control for heavy equipment, and high precision wind detection.

At Sensors expo, Hoffmann-Krippner will also be showing sensor solutions from Inelta GmbH that include highly sensitive yet robust LVDT sensors and load cells used for a variety of industrial, welding and testing equipment.

Hoffmann-Krippner will also be demonstrating sensor solutions from Pil GmbH – a leading supplier of highly accurate and robust ultrasonic sensors used for industrial automation.

According to Jens Kautzor, CEO of Hoffman + Krippner, Inc., “We provide midsize German companies who have products with a synergy to ours a channel in the US. These are high quality products that are engineered exceptionally well, all made in Germany. In some cases these companies are actually the real manufacturers behind some very well-known industry brands. So in a sense we cut the middleman - and with recent exchange rate developments - we bring very competitive priced, highest quality products to the US“.

Fastest 50 in USA: Sensors and their systems on show!

For the second consecutive year, the leading event in the USA focused exclusively on sensors and sensor-integrated systems, Sensors Expo & Conference has been named to Trade Show Executive's (TSE) Fastest 50 list. Recognised in the category of “Total Attendance,” the 2014 Sensors event welcomed over 5,000 attendees to explore the latest in cutting-edge sensor innovations. The 2015 Conference is expected to continue to grow as the industry’s longest running sensor event moves to the West Coast June 9-11 at the Long Beach Convention Centre in California (USA)

“Sensors Expo & Conference has been providing attendees with the knowledge and access they need to the latest in sensor technologies for the past 30 years, but with the rapid evolution of the market and the introduction of new concepts such as the Internet of Things, the demand for education and early access to innovations has never been higher,” said Mat Dirjish, Executive Editor, Sensors Magazine, official publication of the event. “We are thrilled to be recognized by TSE for our efforts to educate and connect this new generation of sensor evangelists as they seek out new technologies and create new solutions.”

Featuring the largest showcase of sensing technologies on the market today and with more than 65 conference sessions dedicated to topics such as Energy Harvesting, Internet of Things, MEMs, Sensors Fusion, Sensors at Work, Smart Cities, Wireless, and Wearables, the 2015 Sensors Expo & Conference offers engineers and innovators the ideal environment for education, networking, and access to the latest in sensing technologies. Hosted in Long Beach, California, the event also provides attendees with easy access to Silicon Valley and the cutting-edge markets of Aerospace & Defense, Medical, and Entertainment.

For 2015, Sensors will also offer new and expanded exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, including new Technology Pavilions, Product Showcases, Startup Opportunities, Branding Sponsorships, and more. More than 200 companies are already scheduled to exhibit including All Sensors Corp., Analog Devices, B-SCADA, EM Microelectronic, Freescale Semiconductor, Hoffman + Krippner, LORD MicroStrain, PCB Piezotronics, ROHM Semiconductor, Texas Instruments, and ZMDI. 

Sensing Technologies Driving Tomorrow’s Solutions!

For 30 years, Sensors Expo & Conference has established itself as the United States' leading event focusing exclusively on sensors and sensor-integrated systems.  In 2015, for the first time ever, the longest running event in the industry will be hosted in Long Beach, (CS USA) , offering attendees easy access to Silicon Valley and the cutting-edge markets of Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Entertainment, and more.  The three day event, “Sensing Technologies Driving Tomorrow’s Solutions,” will take place June 9-11th.   Quick Links   Registration: sensorsexpo.com/register Education: sensorsexpo.com/education Exhibitor List: sensorsexpo.com/exhibit Social Media:  Facebook,  LinkedIn,  Twitter The market for sensors and related technologies is expanding at a phenomenal rate. With the convergence of MEMS, Wireless, Wearables and the Internet of Things, the sales of sensors in the U.S. alone are expected to climb to nearly $15 billion in 2016. With this growth, the importance of education and access to the latest technologies is critical. Sensors provides today’s leading engineers and innovators the ideal environment to find the solutions needed to address present challenges, while exploring the sensing technologies that are driving tomorrow's solutions. In fact, 96% of attendees come to Sensors to purchase new technologies that address current projects. “We have exhibited at the Sensors Expo since 2012, and are impressed with both the quantity and quality of the leads we receive on the show floor.  As we continue to pursue new business in the wireless sensor network industry, we consider the Sensors Expo to be a critical resource for both industry knowledge and potential new customers for our advanced technology batteries,” said Nicole Haslip, Communications Manager, Saft America. With more than 65 dedicated conference sessions, the content rich agenda will cover a broad range of cutting-edge technology areas including: Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Networks, Internet of Things, MEMS, Novel Approaches to Measurement & Detection, Optical Sensing & Detection, Sensor Fusion, Sensors at Work, Smart Cities, Wireless, and Wearables. Featuring the largest showcase of sensing technologies on the market today, the event offers attendees the opportunity to share knowledge, network and broker mutually beneficial relationships to drive business success.  In 2014, Sensors welcomed more than 5,000 attendees over the course of three days, representing 45 states and over 40 countries. Top exhibitors have reported great success and business from this event and to date, more than 200 companies are scheduled to exhibit at the 2015 event including PCB Piezotronics, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and more.  Attendee registration is now open for the 2015 event. In addition to traditional exhibit space, Sensors will offer new and expanded exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, including new Technology Pavilions, Product Showcases, Startup Opportunities, Branding Sponsorships, and more.  Exhibitor sign up is available by contacting Cal Groton or Joe Zuccerella.

Epic gold!

Plessey Semiconductors wins Best of Sensors Expo award for its EPIC sensor technology 
Sensor technology detects changes in electric field, in contact, at a distance, through clothing and even through walls

Plessey Semiconductors was awarded a Gold Award at the “Best of Sensors Expo” ceremony at Sensors Expo for its Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology.  The entries were judged on the basis of potential impact, application, distinctiveness, timeliness and availability. 

"The nominations demonstrated exceptional innovation, integration and ease of use," said Melanie Martella, Executive Editor of Sensors Magazine, who presented the awards.

16 element array for EPIC

The EPIC sensor is a completely new area of sensor technology that measures changes in an electric field in a similar way to a magnetometer detecting changes in a magnetic field.  The EPIC sensor, which requires no physical or resistive contact to make measurements, will enable innovative new products to be made such as medical scanners that are simply held close to a patient’s chest to obtain a detailed ECG reading or devices that can ‘see’ through walls.  The sensor can be integrated on a chip with other features such as data converters, digital signal processing and wireless communications capability.

Michael LeGoff, Plessey Semiconductors’ MD, said, “We are delighted that EPIC technology is being recognised as a truly innovative technology that can be used to create genuinely novel and ingenious products.”
 
The technology works at normal room temperatures and functions as an ultra high, input impedance sensor that acts as a highly stable, extremely sensitive, contactless digital voltmeter to measure tiny changes in the electric field down to milliVolts.  Most places on Earth have a vertical electric field of about 100 Volts per metre.  The human body is mostly water and this interacts with the electric field.  EPIC technology is so sensitive that it can detect these changes at a distance and even through a solid wall.  Thus, for example, in a fire situation, it could be possible to determine if there any people in a smoke filled room before opening the door.

The first EPIC product, the PS25150, is an ultra high impedance, solid state ECG (electrocardiograph) sensor for applications such as non-critical patient monitoring, emergency response diagnostics, sports and health products and will be sampling in September 2011.  It can be used as a dry contact ECG sensor without the need for potentially dangerous low impedance circuits across the heart.  Key to this is that EPIC detects the voltage change in muscles and nerves without electrical contact so there is no need to have electrodes on or in the body to detect current changes. The resolution available is as good as or better than conventional wet electrodes.  The device uses active feedback techniques to both lower the effective input capacitance of the sensing element (Cin) and boost the input resistance (Rin).  These techniques are used to realise a sensor with a frequency response suitable for both diagnostic and monitoring ECG applications.  The total voltage gain of the system is a function of both the input coupling capacitance (variable) and the internal sensor configuration.

Details of other awardees at the Event! 
• The 2012 event: June 6-7, 2012 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (IL US)