Epson launches inclinometers and accelerometers for industrial applications

The products are said to provide stable monitoring for extended periods of time with a resolution of 0.001degree (inclinometer) and 10µG (accelerometer). Volume production is expected for 2013. "To meet the customer needs we drew on our unique strength in QMEMS*1 fabrication technology to develop a new quartz accelerometer that is both highly accurate and stable," said Toshihiko Kano, general manager of Epson's M Project. "We combined this accelerometer with semiconductor and software technology to form high performance inclinometers and accelerometers (three axis sensor units) for practical applications."