Wireless sensors are beginning to proliferate in the marketplace. But will the advertised solutions actually meet real-world application requirements, and if so, what will be their impact on operations? You be the judge.More>>

Until recently a laboratory curiosity, diamagnetism has entered the commercial world as part of a hybrid levitation system in which a diamagnetic force provides the necessary control stability and permanent magnets supply the lift.More>>

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A highlight of this year's NI Week (held each August in National Instruments' hometown, Austin) was an inspiring keynote address by Paul Saffo.More>>

RF capacitance, conductance, hydrostatic tank gauging, radar, and ultrasonics are the leading sensor technologies in liquid level tank measurement and control operations. Making the wisest selection for your own application requires a basic understanding of how these devices work."More>>

Acoustic wave sensors are extremely versatile devices that are just beginning to realize their commercial potential. This tutorial addresses acoustic wave sensor physics and materials, and the various types of acoustic wave sensors and their industrial applications.More>>

The CAN protocol has gained widespread popularity not only in the automotive industry but also in the industrial automation arena. Take a look at what it can do, and see how you can extend your control capabilities."More>>

In many applications, the characteristics of the temperature sensing element are critical. In others, the requirements on the sensor element are relaxed, enabling a wider selection of sensors for the job. The electronic circuit design then becomes the most important factor in system design.More>>