March 12, 2026 – Brussels – EPBD Update Passes with Bipartisan Support The European Parliament has approved the latest update to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), mandating occupancy-based lighting and HVAC control in all new commercial buildings starting…

March 15, 2026 – Honeywell Expands Sensor Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition Honeywell International announced today the acquisition of SenxTech, a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-enhanced PIR sensors, for $450 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in…

March 13, 2026 – Passive Infrared Sensors Market Shows Strong Growth Market Glass, Inc. has released a report on the global passive infrared sensors market, projecting growth from $758.4 million in 2024 to $1.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR…

March 11, 2026 – New Radar Presence Sensor Expands Matter Occupancy Sensing Options What’s Matter Inc. has introduced a new radar presence sensor certified for Matter 1.4, providing an alternative to traditional PIR motion sensors for occupancy detection [citation:5]. The…

March 10, 2026 – Nuremberg, Germany – Panasonic to Demonstrate Next-Generation PIR Technology Panasonic Industry announced today that it will showcase its new Flat Wide Detection Type PIR sensor, featuring PaPIRs+ technology, at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, taking…

March 10, 2026 – Tariff Policy Drives Supply Chain Changes in PIR Sensor Industry A 360iResearch report analyzes how 2025 U.S. tariff measures have had a cumulative impact on supply chains, component sourcing decisions, and commercial pricing strategies across the…

March 9, 2026 – Occupancy Sensor Market Shows Strong Growth Trajectory Fortune Business Insights has released a report on the global occupancy sensor market, projecting growth from $2.50 billion in 2026 to $5.15 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of…

March 2026 – Half a Century of PIR Sensing 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of commercial PIR sensor production. From humble beginnings in security systems to today’s ubiquitous presence in smart homes, cars, and factories, the PIR sensor has had…

March 2026 – Thermostats Push PIR Technology Forward The smart thermostat market is becoming a key driver of PIR sensor innovation, as manufacturers compete to offer true presence detection (not just motion) for energy savings. Recent product launches from Google…

March 2026 – EPBD Update Drives PIR Demand The European Union has published the updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which includes a mandate for occupancy-based lighting and HVAC control in all new commercial buildings starting January 2027. The…