Melexis, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Belgium, is a global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions, primarily serving the automotive industry. The company's product portfolio includes sensor ICs, driver ICs, and wireless communication ICs that enable innovative applications in vehicle safety, powertrain efficiency, infotainment, and comfort systems. Melexis is renowned for its magnetic sensor technologies, temperature sensors, and pressure sensors, which contribute to the advancement of electrification and autonomous driving. With a presence in over 18 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees, Melexis combines innovation, quality, and engineering excellence to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor solutions that enhance the driving experience and promote sustainability in the automotive sector.
Low power and wide voltage supply 3D magnetic field sensor IC enables maximum flexibility on the choice of the battery. Melexis introduced the MLX90397, a three-dimensional magnetometer for cost efficient position sensing. It features a wide supply voltage (1.7 to 3.6 V). This is ideally suited for battery powered appliances for both consumer and industrial applications.
Melexis has made a major innovation to improve robots’ ability to interact with fragile or diverse objects. The company has unveiled Tactaxis, a fully integrated tactile sensor that is compact, soft and provides the 3D force vector acting on its surface. This improves robots’ hands and grippers, making delicate operations such as fruit picking possible. The technology is successfully implemented in a functioning prototype.