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Battling the Fumes   June 1, 2007

One of the worst parts of being stuck in traffic (besides the frustration and the need to watch the cars around you lest one of them do something stupid and dangerous) is the smell. The fumes you can smell are bad enough, but the real nasties are, too often, chemicals that have no scent at all,...More>>

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Building Better Tractors   June 1, 2007

If you haven't spent much time around agricultural equipment, you may not know that modern tractors are very large, very powerful, and increasingly sophisticated to handle the rough terrain and other conditions they deal with every day.More>>

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Materials Innovations May Challenge Noncontact-Sensor Growth   July 1, 2006

The development of active, noncontact sensors based on Hall effect, magnetoresistive, and variable-reluctance transformer technologies is penetrating the established market of passive, contact sensors-and increasingly taking market share for automotive speed and position applications, says market...More>>

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Steps Toward High-Precision Torque Measurement   June 1, 2006

Rising fuel prices, coupled with tightening regulations on vehicle efficiency and emissions, are creating a global demand for higher levels of precision in torque measurement on test stands for engines and transmissions. On one hand, torque values must be certifiable to meet regulations and...More>>

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Is Your Engine Weary?   May 1, 2006

Scientists at the University of Manchester, U.K., are developing a new type of wireless sensor to remotely monitor mechanical parts and systems and allow predictions of breakdowns in advance of failure."More>>

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Unprecedented Safety, Courtesy of Sensors   February 1, 2006

Savvy sensor buyers watch the automotive market. That's because this cost- and reliability-conscious industry makes tough demands of sensor developersdemands that ultimately benefit other applications. And this is car show season, so it's time to pay attention.More>>

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From a Roar to a Purr   January 1, 2006

One of the characteristics of luxury cars is how quiet it is within the passenger compartment. A smooth and quiet ride is an important part of the overall experience of the car."More>>