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Vishay Intertechnology Introduces 40 LHE Linear Position Sensor with 40 mm Stroke for Harsh Environments
Vishay Intertechnology announce the release of new Vishay Sfernice 40 LHE linear position sensor. The compact device uses non-contacting Hall Effect technology and measures 35 mm by 14.5 mm by 28 mm. The 40 LHE provides linearity down to ±1% (full stroke), resolution of 12 µm, and a
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OMRON Unveils Weather Sensor for Data-Driven Agriculture, Meteorology, and Smart City Applications
OMRON Electronic Components has launched a Weather Sensor designed to provide environmental data for agriculture, meteorology, and smart city applications. The sensor addresses the need for accurate weather data to manage climate volatility and resource challenges. The sensor offers multi-
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Murata introduces IMG-CA0012-12: high-precision, long-term stable CO2 sensor for agricultural applications
Murata announced the commercialization of the "IMG-CA0012-12," a high-precision, case and cable type CO2 sensor designed for agricultural greenhouses. This innovative product is set to revolutionize the way CO2 concentration is measured and managed in agricultural environments, contributi
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Precision agriculture market to grow to Euro 9.5 billion by 2028 at 11.6% CAGR
IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reported that the global market for precision agriculture solutions is forecasted to grow from € 5.5 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 percent to reach about € 9.5 billion in 2028. A set of technologies are applied in precision farming prac
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The precision agriculture market to reach € 5.2 billion worldwide in 2027
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global market for precision agriculture solutions is forecasted to grow from € 3.1 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rat
3 min readSemtech’s LoRa Chip-to-Cloud Platform Enables Sustainable Farming in Malaysia
Semtech announces that Sustainable Hrvest Sdn Bhd (SH) has deployed LoRa-enabled sensors and LoRaWAN-based gateways across its Durian fruit farms in greater Malaysia. While one of the country’s most popular fruits, Durian trees are challenging to grow and harvest. These plants are sensitive to weath
5 min readWireless IoT devices in farming reached 17.0 million in 2016
Berg Insight reported the installed base of wireless IoT devices in agricultural/farming production worldwide reached 17.0 million connections in 2016. Berg Insight forecasts the number of wireless connections to grow at compound annual growth rate of 10.0 percent to reach 27.4 million in 202
3 min readWhat is this precision agriculture and how electronics technology is applied
What if farmers have eyes in the sky to monitor farm lands in real-time! In a large area stretching tens of kilometres where single or multiple crops are grown, monitoring their growth through satellite imaging or drones is helping to manage crop cultivation better. Taking visual, Infrared or some s
5 min readU.S. Department of Agriculture explores LED lighting for photosynthesis in greenhouses
U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a research to explore the usage of LED lighting in greenhouses for increase the agriculture yield of some crops. The U.S. universities such as Purdue University, Rutgers University, the University of Arizona, Michigan State University and Orbital Technologi
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