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Its Cutler-Hammer group is a distant third behind Rockwell and Siemens in sensors, switches, motor starters and computers that run factories.
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Sensata produces a range of low-cost, high-value sensors and switches, used for things like car airbags, airplane circuit breakers and switches in large HVAC systems.
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John Kestner and David Carr created Twine, a 2.5 inch-square device with on-board temperature and vibration sensors, as well as an expansion connector for other sensors, such as moisture sensors and magnetic switches, all tightly integrated through WiFi with a cloud-based service.
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The project aims to provide users with a bevy of end-devices -- automatic door locks, thermostats, humidity sensors, presence sensors, power outlet switches and more -- that connect to a router-like SmartThings hub.
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The ZigBee wireless protocol was designed as a cheaper and lower-power alternative to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for embedding in lighting switches, thermostats, smoke detectors and other sensors.
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In the server market, the company is already selling memory interface devices, PCI express switches and timing components, and plans to add to the mix flash memory controllers, temperature sensors, power modules and other chips.
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