The global HVAC sensors and controllers market was valued at $5.18 billion in 2015 and is forecast to reach $9.34 billion by 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9 percent during forecast period, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research.
ABB demonstrated advanced occupant tracking sensors from PointGrab — in which ABB’s Technology Ventures arm made an investment in December 2015 — at Light+Building 2016. PointGrab uses edge-analytics connected sensors to deliver actionable occupant tracking information for smart homes and buildings.
This digital temperature sensor is based on the same chip as the SHT3x humidity sensors and comes in a tiny eight-pin dual-flat no-leads (DFN) package measuring only 2.5 by 2.5 mm2 with a height of 0.9 mm. Its size and 2.4- to 5.5-V supply range allow for integration in a variety of applications.
By providing data that can improve building performance, advanced sensors play a critical role in transforming regular facilities into intelligent buildings, notes Navigant Research. These devices can strengthen the operations of specific building systems, such as HVAC and lighting, but also support more comprehensive business strategies.
The U.S. temperature sensors market is forecast to increase to a value of $1.65 billion by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.91 percent over the period of 2014 to 2020, according to new report from Research and Markets.
Gems RotorFlow is a family of electronic flow sensors designed to provide reliable and continuous sensing, accurate switching, and clear visual indication within a variety of flow rate monitoring and metering applications.
TE Connectivity Ltd. has opened a new facility to design and manufacture engineered temperature sensors in Andover, Minnesota. The facility will serve customers across several industries, including HVAC, industrial, and more.