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The Queensferry Crossing to Have Ice Sensors Installed

Having recently been forced to close the Queensferry Crossing for two days, the transport secretary for Scotland, Michael Matheson announced ice sensors would soon be installed on the bridge.

By David J. Cross 19 Feb 2020

Low-Cost “Smart” Diaper can Notify Caregiver When it’s Wet

For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint.

19 Feb 2020

Metering Flow in Larger Diameter Pipes

Titan Enterprises offers a range of highly reliable insertion turbine flowmeters for accurately metering flow in larger diameter pipelines (40 - 900mm).

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 19 Feb 2020

New Interface Module Connects Sensors with PROFINET Controllers

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced an interface module that expands the range of connectivity options available for its sensors and measurement systems.

From Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd. 18 Feb 2020

New Tabletop HATS Type 5128-B Released

Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, the world’s leading supplier of advanced technology for sound and vibration, has released a new HATS for speech and sound testing, ideal for use in confined areas.

From Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) 17 Feb 2020

Using Noise to Enhance the Speed and Sensitivity of Optical Sensors

Said Rodriguez, a physicist from AMOLF research institute in the Netherlands, has developed a method that uses noise as a resource to enhance the speed and sensitivity in nonlinear optical sensors.

By David J. Cross 17 Feb 2020

Kipp and Zonen ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration Service

We are proud to announce that the radiometric calibration laboratory at our factory in Delft, the Netherlands has been accredited to the EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality management standard for the sensitivity calibration of our pyranometers and pyrheliometers.

From Kipp & Zonen 14 Feb 2020

LMI Technologies Launches Gocator® 2490 Laser Profiler

LMI Technologies (LMI), the global leader in 3D scanning and inspection, is pleased to announce the official launch of the Gocator 2490 smart 3D laser line profiler.

From LMI Technologies Inc. 14 Feb 2020

Improving Surveillance of Coastal Erosion

Resolve Optics reports on how ultra large format lenses it has developed are helping a next generation aerial surveillance camera gain data on coastal erosion faster and in more detail.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 14 Feb 2020

New Technique to Boost Sensitivity of Biological Detectors

Soon, biosensors in-built into smartwatches, smartphones, and other gadgets will become a reality.

14 Feb 2020

Sign Up Now for HBM’s Educational Webinars

Test and measurement specialist, HBM’s latest batch of webinars are now available for registration.

From Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) 12 Feb 2020

New, Battery-Free Sensor can Detect Water Leaks Better at Low Cost

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have now developed a new, battery-free sensor with the ability to detect water leaks in buildings.

12 Feb 2020

Study of Insect Ears Could Help Create Improved Auditory Sensors for Humans

According to a new study, the ear canals of bush-crickets have evolved to performs functions similar to the ears of mammals to modulate sound pressure and amplify sound.

12 Feb 2020

Focuslight Announces Eye Safe Wide Angle Diffuser for LiDAR and 3D Sensing Applications

Focuslight technologies, a global provider of high power diode lasers and micro optics, has announced the LIMO Wide Angle Diffuser at SPIE Photonics West 2020.

From Focuslight Technologies Inc. 10 Feb 2020

Pfannenberg to Showcase Fixed Gas Detection Audible and Visual Alarms at 42nd Annual IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo

Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, will highlight their combined visual-audible signaling products at the upcoming 42nd Annual IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo March 15-18, 2020.

From Pfannenberg, Inc. 7 Feb 2020