Ben Pilkington

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature, M.St. English Language and Literature

Ben Pilkington is a freelance writer who is interested in society and technology. He enjoys learning how the latest scientific developments can affect us and imagining what will be possible in the future.

Since completing graduate studies at Oxford University in 2016, Ben has reported on developments in computer software, the UK technology industry, digital rights and privacy, industrial automation, IoT, AI, additive manufacturing, sustainability, and clean technology.

Ben is happiest on a bicycle, loves sleeping in a tent or under the stars, and can’t function properly without coffee.

Articles from Ben

Intelligent Technologies for Building Resilient Cities

To build healthier, more resilient, efficient, comfortable, engaging, and intelligent communities for the future, modern city managers are deploying sensors.

29 May 2023

Developing Cost-Effective Sensors for Mass Markets: The Issues

In this article, AZoSensors explores the challenge and need to develop cost-effective sensor technologies at scale.

15 May 2023

The Critical Role of Sensors in the Metrology Industry

Advanced sensors equipped with smart computer chips, connectivity technology, and artificial intelligence are bringing the metrology industry into the twenty-first century.

29 Mar 2023

The Importance of Monitoring Orphan Wells

In North America, public investment in orphan well monitoring and plugging are going through a dramatic ramp-up period.

27 Mar 2023

IoT Technologies in Smoke Detectors

This AZoSensors article highlights recent developments in Internet of Thing (IoT) technology applied to smoke and fire detection.

1 Mar 2023

Engineering Safer Brakes for Future Cars

The automotive industry is currently in the relatively long process of transitioning to phase out the internal combustion engine. This process involves optimizing every part of the car for alternative drive systems, including brakes.

10 Feb 2023

Understanding 3D Machine Vision Systems

3D machine vision systems can sense and digitally process physical space in three dimensions, feeding live spatial data to computers, machines, and robots.

23 Nov 2022

Partnering with AI to Make Sensing Smarter

In this article, AZoSensors explores some recent examples of AI being used to make sensing systems smarter.

24 Oct 2022

The Infrared Sensors Defining the James Webb Space Telescope

Infrared sensors are critical instruments in the James Webb Space Telescope, enabling astronomers to view the universe like never before. Learn more about the infrared sensors defining the James Webb.

16 Aug 2022

Gas Sensor Innovation in a Changing Digital Landscape

As sensors become both cheaper and more reliably automated with digital technology, more people and organizations can install sensor networks and take control of the air and other gasses in their environment.

16 Jun 2022

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Multipurpose Beam Load Cells for Weighing

Multipurpose beam load cells from METTLER TOLEDO can transform virtually any structure into a high-precision weighing scale.

From Mettler Toledo GmbH

SIM200 Module for Continuous Insulation Monitoring

SIM200 Module for Continuous Insulation Monitoring

The SIM200 IMD is designed for continuous active insulation monitoring of unearthed (Isolated Terra) DC systems, such as charging stations.

From Sensata Technologies, Inc.

EasyMax 402 Calorimeter

EasyMax 402 Calorimeter

Discover the EasyMax 402 Calorimeter for fast and efficient safety screening.

From Mettler-Toledo Ltd

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