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Level sensing sounds straightforward until you look at what’s actually inside the tank. A flat water surface and a cone of granular powder don’t behave the same way acoustically — not even close. Engineers designing level measurement systems need to account for both ends of that spectrum, and often everything in between, within a single […]

Self-service health screening kiosks are showing up in pharmacies, employer wellness centers, urgent care lobbies, and telehealth stations. They measure blood pressure, weight, BMI, temperature, and other vitals without requiring a staff member to operate them. The concept works — until the kiosk can’t tell whether someone is actually standing in front of it. Patient

Using ultrasonic sensors in noisy environments can cause the sensor to detect false ultrasonic signals created by whistles, brakes, animals, machinery and other sources.  One method to minimize this problem is to use a multifrequency ultrasonic transmission chirp.  SensComp’s 600 series electrostatic transducers can be used for this application.  Unlike piezo transducers that operate at

The Challenge: Why Standard Piezoelectric Sensors Fail Modern AGVs Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are the backbone of modern material handling. Yet the efficiency of an AGV is limited by its ability to perceive its environment. If an AGV can’t reliably detect a forklift tine at 15 feet or a warehouse

Electrostatic ultrasonic sensors and transducers deliver performance advantages that piezoelectric sensors cannot match—particularly in applications that require long range, soft-target detection, small-object recognition, or stable operation across temperature changes. By leveraging a lightweight electrostatic membrane rather than a heavy ceramic disk, these sensors achieve up to 40 dB higher sensitivity, and maintain consistent performance in conditions

When most engineers think about in-air ultrasonic sensing, they picture a cheap, ceramic “hockey puck” — a piezoelectric transducer. But piezo is not the only option, and not always the right choice. Electrostatic ultrasonic sensors use a different transduction mechanism that delivers higher sensitivity, wider bandwidth, and more stable performance in demanding in-air applications. How

At SensComp, Inc., we are proud to offer a scholarship program for students in the process of pursuing a science related degree. The awarded student will receive $1,000 to be used towards expenses for his or her degree. Who may apply? U.S. citizen accepted to or currently attending a college or university within the United

SensComp is proud to announce that one of its electrostatic sensors passed the rigorous testing criteria to be qualified as a component of an upcoming NASA mission to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. This mission will launch an 8-bladed rotorcraft over 740 million miles to study the fundamental components of organic life on Titan. SensComp’s electrostatic

Electrostatic devices have a higher sensitivity and bandwidth than piezoelectric devices. Electrostatic devices have a relatively flat response over a wide frequency range, and because they are non-resonant, have very low ring-out characteristics. Such devices are more sensitive than their piezo counterparts, typically by 40 dB or better. The increased sensitivity translates into longer-range capabilities