Gallery: Cool Sensor Technology of the Week

    June 26, 2014
    The Sensors Expo in Chicago gave sensor and device makers a chance to show off novel applications for sensing technology. Here are a few of the more notable demonstrations we noticed.

    Sensing technology lies at the heart of several advancing waves of technology that encompass ideas ranging from the Internet of Things to home automation and wearable tech. A lot of these trends could be seen at the Sensors Expo this week near Chicago. Here are some of the more interesting demos we found while cruising the aisles.

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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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