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The Basics of Accelerometers

An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the proper acceleration of an object, by calculating the displacement of mass.

20 Jun 2014

Taking Strain Gauge Measurements

A strain gauge is a device that shows variable electrical resistance when exposed to external forces or strain.

20 Jun 2014

Understanding Sensor Terminology

Sensors are devices that are used to sense/measure physical quantities. A sensors output is described with the help of certain terminologies that provide details of the quantity being measured.

20 Jun 2014

Using Sensors to Detect Radiation

Ionizing radiation is invisible to the naked eye. When it interacts with matter several events can take place, including the emission of charged particles and photons.

20 Jun 2014

Assessing Stock Levels in Sugar Production with Level Transmitters and Volumetric Scanners

ABB supplies a host of level measurement products, including level transmitters and volumetric scanners for stock level management of sugar production.

From ABB Level Measurement Products 30 May 2014

Continuous Level Sensors and How They Work in Industry

Explore the precision of continuous level sensors like SmartBob, Guided Wave Radar, and 3DLevelScanner for accurate material measurement.

From BinMaster 23 May 2014

Using 3D Level Sensors in Food Processing Applications

3D level sensors offer precise volume measurement and material mapping in dusty food processing environments, optimizing refill schedules.

From BinMaster 23 May 2014

Understanding Accuracy of a Single Point Measuring System

Explore the limits of accuracy in single and multiple-point inventory measuring systems for silo inventory management.

From BinMaster 23 May 2014

Improving Cancer Screening in Patients Using Implantable Sensors

Recently, researchers from MIT have combined sensor technology with carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes are hollow, cylindrical, one-nanometer structures made of pure carbon.

14 Apr 2014

Application of Carbon Nanotube-Based Mechanical Sensors for Defect Identification of Engineering Components

Professor Vaidehi Ganesan, Senior Scientist at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama University, talks to AZoSensors about the application of carbon nanotube-based mechanical sensors for defect and strain measurements of engineering components.

By Kalwinder Kaur 4 Apr 2014