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The Use of Thin Films in Sensors

The switch from bulk materials to thin films has arisen in many industries thanks to advancements in bottom-up fabrication methods and the utilization of nanomaterials.

By Liam Critchley 5 Dec 2018

Thin Film Sensors vs. Traditional Sensors - A Comparison

Developments in thin film technology has led to some of the most advanced sensors currently in use across many different industries.

By Brett Smith 7 Aug 2019

The Challenges Facing Sensor Development

Sensors are devices, modules or subsystems that are capable of detecting and responding to a certain type of input that has been acquired from the physical environment.

By Benedette Cuffari 5 Dec 2018

Solar Irradiance Sensors & Their Use in Photovoltaics

A single day of the solar energy received by the Earth exceeds the entire amount of energy the planet uses in one year.

By Brett Smith 5 Dec 2018

Using Sensors in Atomic Force Microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a microscopy technique within the branch of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) that is used to obtain a topographic image of a specimen at nanometer (nm) resolution.

By Benedette Cuffari 5 Dec 2018

An Introduction to the Applications of Electronic Differential Pressure Sensors

Electronic differential pressure sensors and their applications.

From VEGA Grieshaber KG 3 Dec 2018

Controlling Clinker Level in Lime with Radar Sensors

How radar sensors can be used to control the clinker level in lime.

From VEGA Grieshaber KG 3 Dec 2018

An Introduction to Radar Sensors

There are many benefits of the dynamic ranges of radar sensors.

From VEGA Grieshaber KG 3 Dec 2018

Using Pressure Measurement for the Continuous Processing of Drinking Water

Of all drinks, drinking water is the most important. Complex processes are required in its preparation. Ozone is frequently added to drinking water during treatment in order to disinfect and oxidize it.

From VEGA Grieshaber KG 2 Dec 2018

Measuring Levels in Petrochemical Plants Using Guided Wave Radar Sensors

Nowadays, steam crackers – which are facilities for producing olefins like ethylene - are amongst the most complex things which can be planned and realized in large-scale petrochemical plants.

From VEGA Grieshaber KG 2 Dec 2018