Scenes from Sensors Expo 2013

    June 6, 2013
    The annual Sensors Expo in Chicago always hosts a variety of interesting sensing applications and this year's event was no exception.

    The annual Sensors Expo in Chicago always hosts a variety of interesting sensing applications and this year's event was no exception. Visitors could see novel energy harvesting schemes, touching sensing techniques, tiny MEMS sensors able to replace reed switches, and much more. Here are a few of the more notable displays.

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    Leland Teschler

    Lee Teschler served as Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design until 2014. He holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan; and an MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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