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Lower Cost Inline Testing and Multidimensional Controls Thanks to Smart Profile Sensors

Efficient inline testing is a prerequisite in many manufacturing processes, helping to reduce downtime, minimising rejection rates and contributing to lower production costs and improved quality control.

From Baumer Ltd. 4 Feb 2021

Robust Antifouling Protection Needed for Some Biosensors

Some promising biosensors and medical devices work well within pristine laboratory environments. However, they tend to stop working to deliver medical therapeutics or monitor chronic health issues once exposed to the real-world conditions of complex biological fluids.

3 Feb 2021

Flexible Sensor Patch Could Detect Pressure Changes in the Socket of Amputee's Prosthetic Limb

A soft, flexible sensor system created with electrically conductive yarns could help map problematic pressure points in the socket of an amputee's prosthetic limb, researchers from North Carolina State University report in a new study.

3 Feb 2021

Melexis Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Management

Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, today announces the following upcoming changes in its board of directors and management. All changes will be effective as from 1 August 2021.

From Melexis Microelectronic Systems 3 Feb 2021

Melexis Q4 and FY 2020 Results – Full Year Sales of 507.5 million EUR

February 3rd, 2021, 07.00 hrs CET Sales for the full year of 2020 were 507.5 million EUR, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. The EUR/USD exchange rate evolution had a negative impact on sales of 1% compared to 2019. The gross result was 198.0 million EUR or 39.0% of sales, an increase of 1% compared to 2019. R&D expenses were 15.3% of sales, G&A was at 6.1% of sales and Selling was at 2.7% of sales.

From Melexis Microelectronic Systems 3 Feb 2021

A Chance Discovery Could Reduce the Cost of Expensive Fluid Flow Sensors

What started as a happy accident and an odd measurement could lead to a new, cost-effective way of measuring fluid flow.

By Robert Lea 2 Feb 2021

New Ozone Generator Effectively Kills Germs

While ultraviolet light and chlorine are the routine ways of disinfecting water, ozone is just as effective in destroying microorganisms.

2 Feb 2021

Wearable Sensor Could Revolutionize How Health Conditions are Monitored and Treated

A new kind of wearable health device would deliver real-time medical data to those with eye or mouth diseases, according to Huanyu 'Larry' Cheng, Dorothy Quiggle Career Development Professor in the Penn State Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM).

2 Feb 2021

U.S. Gauge Announces the Launch of its New Webshop

AMETEK STC, a world-leading manufacturer of pressure measurement equipment under the brand U.S. Gauge, is pleased to announce the launch of its new webshop, store.ametekstc.com, for the pressure measurement industry.

From AMETEK STC 2 Feb 2021

Optimistic Outlook at Optical Surfaces Ltd.

From Optical Surfaces Limited 1 Feb 2021

Thread-Based Sensors Measure Head Movements in Real Time

Tufts University engineers have designed and demonstrated new flexible thread-based sensors that are capable of measuring the neck movements, offering information on the direction, degree of displacement, and angle of rotation of the head.

1 Feb 2021

Novel Protein-Based Sensors Rapidly Detect Coronavirus Antibodies

A new method has been developed by researchers to detect the proteins that constitute the pandemic coronavirus, along with its antibodies. They created protein-based biosensors that glow on combining with components of the virus or particular COVID-19 antibodies.

29 Jan 2021

High-Speed Pyrometer CT 4M From Optris

From Optris GmbH & Co. KG 28 Jan 2021

New Probe for Optimising the Biogas Upgrading Process

Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurements, has launched a new instrument for off-gas methane and carbon dioxide measurements in the biomethane production process. Robust, reliable, and compact, the Vaisala CARBOCAP® MGP262 multigas instrument provides continuous measurement data to help optimise and control the biogas upgrading process for greater biomethane yield, process efficiency, and environmental benefits.

From Vaisala Corporation 28 Jan 2021

CEA-Leti Reports Breakthrough High-Performance Gyroscope For Automotive, Aeronautic and Industrial Applications

CEA-Leti scientists, working with researchers at Politecnico di Milano, have developed the world’s first high-performance gyroscope for operating in severe environments, such as industrial and aeronautic equipment and automobiles. The breakthrough proves it is possible to detect minute rotational movement even among system vibrations.

From CEA-Leti 27 Jan 2021