Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University discovered that a smartwatch is capable of detecting and distinguishing a wide range of flicks, taps and scratches by the fingers and hands, and all that is needed is a software upgrade that repurposes the existing accelerometer of the device.
A new miniature sensor could be inserted into our bodies to monitor our organs like a microscopic Fitbit, or even to give quadri- and paraplegics the power to control robotic arms or legs.
A geologic event known as diking can cause strong earthquakes -- with a magnitude between 6 and 7, according to an international research team.
Acal BFi, the European leader in advanced technology solutions, are pleased to introduce the new VS1000 series vibration sensors from Safran Colibrys to the European market.
Condition monitoring specialists SENSONICS have delivered the first tranche of machinery protection systems to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
A first for Gallagher's latest generation Perimeter technology, with its award-winning Z20 Disturbance Sensor, F22 Fence Controller and Z10 Tension Sensor gaining approval by the Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC).
Banner Engineering introduces its wireless vibration and temperature sensor. Designed to effectively monitor machines for increases in vibration and temperature, the sensor measures RMS velocity in inches per second or millimeters per second, and temperature.
Orbital ATK, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a production order from the U.S. Army to fulfill additional U.S. Air Force requirements for the DSU-33D/B proximity sensor.
Berndt Opitz, Development Manager at Micro-Sensor, part of the Micro-Epsilon Group, discusses how high performance sensors are helping rail operators to increase train maintenance intervals by using curve detection and derailment protection with on-bogie vibration measurement.
According to a new market research report "Vibration Monitoring Equipment Market by Product (Portable & Non-Portable), Component (Accelerometer, Proximity Probe, & Others), Application (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Chemical, Metal & Mining, & Others), & Geography - Global Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total Vibration Monitoring Equipment Market is expected to reach $1,453.76 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.6%.