Consumer Goods

Micronova offers measurement specialties sensors used by the consumer goods industry to improve functionality in home appliances, computers and business equipment. Measurement Specialties has partnered with many major appliance manufacturers to break new ground in the creation of smart appliances that can respond to human touch, sense vibration, adjust automatically to different loads, and improve efficiency. Some of the consumer goods we supply sensors for include: Refrigerators--Humidity controls keep vegetables fresh while humidity sensors monitor outside the refrigerator improve efficiency by avoiding costly defrost cycles. PrintersHumidity monitoring of air and paper improves the drying process of ink jet printers. Toner humidity monitoring guarantees print quality in laser printers/copiers. Dehumidifier--Humidity and temperature sensors help improve air quality. Washer/Dryer--Low cost Piezo Film vibration sensors measure load imbalance to avoid walking. Humidity or thermopile sensors are used in dryers to automatically shut off when clothes are dry. Application Function Dish Washer MR sensor is used to detect rotation of spray arm and make sure it is not blocked Humidity sensor is to control drying process NTC thermistors are to control temperature of water Washing Machine Piezo film sensor as accelerometer to detect load imbalance during spin cycles Glass NTC thermistor to control water temperature Humidity or thermopile sensors to shut off when clothes are dry Pressure sensor to control water level Refrigerator Management of defrost heater cycles for energy efficiency Humidity and temperature control in fresh food compartment Excess ICE forming prevention Detection of doors gasket sealing default for energy efficiency Food conservation optimization in fridge compartments