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Quake Global Receives Certification for Q4000 Modem    February 2, 2012

The Q4000 is the first fully integrated, dual-mode modem for the Iridium network.More>>

Tiny Black Box Detects Electric Power Crashes    February 2, 2012

New tiny electronic instrument detects and records power glitches that crash sensitive electronics like radar systems and computers.More>>

Libelium Offers e-Learning Platform for Sensor Networks    February 2, 2012

New e-Learning platform enables system integrators worldwide to accelerate time to market for ZigBee sensor network projects and applications.More>>



Predictive Maintenance
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Safety First with Ultrasonic Sensors   June 1, 2005

Article By: Alan Bandes

Ultrasonic detection of arcing, tracking, and corona in enclosed electrical cabinets helps reduce the potential for personal injury and equipment outage.More>>

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Dynamic Defect Detection Part 1: Theory of Vibrational Analysis   August 1, 1999

Article By: Robert E. Coleman, Neil Coleman

Vibrational theory can seem overwhelming, but it does prove manageable to those who wish to use the modal parameters within a single frequency response function as indicators of product health."More>>

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Can Wireless Standards Work Together?   April 1, 2006

Article By: Dr. Peter Fuhr, Hesh Kagan

The industrial world has spawned numerous standards bodies. Can they bridge the chasms between IT, RF, and wireless industrial bus protocols with standards that deliver coexistence and interoperability?More>>



Process Automation
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Measuring Viscosity with a Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor   October 1, 2005

Article By: Kerem Durdag

A new solid-state viscometer combines the desirable features of resonators and delay lines to offer a wide dynamic range in a single unit.More>>

Article
Can Wireless Standards Work Together?   April 1, 2006

Article By: Dr. Peter Fuhr, Hesh Kagan

The industrial world has spawned numerous standards bodies. Can they bridge the chasms between IT, RF, and wireless industrial bus protocols with standards that deliver coexistence and interoperability?More>>

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Optimizing Motion Control-Getting the Most from Resolvers   July 1, 2007

Article By: Thomas Tokar

To take full advantage of the resolver's potential, you have to compensate for error sources. Simulating resolver and cable functions go a long way toward helping you achieve this goal.More>>



Flow Sensing
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Measuring Viscosity with a Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor   October 1, 2005

Article By: Kerem Durdag

A new solid-state viscometer combines the desirable features of resonators and delay lines to offer a wide dynamic range in a single unit.More>>

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Ultrasonic Flowmeter Basics   October 1, 1997

Article By: John Flood

Doppler and transit-time flowmeters are gaining ground in liquid, and in some instances gas, flow measurement applications. Understanding how they work will help guarantee optimum performance.More>>

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Improving Doppler-Based Sensing Systems   September 1, 2007

Article By: Priyabrata Sinha

By incorporating high-performance digital signal controllers (DSCs), with their integrated architectures and small footprints, designers can simplify Doppler-based sensing systems, enhance their performance, and reduce development cycles.More>>


Level & Leak Detection
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Enhancing Drum Level Measurement for Boiler Control   December 1, 2005

Article By: Sensor Contributor

A multivariable transmitter enables more accurate and sophisticated control of drum fluid level, a critical measurement for boiler control.More>>

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A New Breed of Tilt Sensors   March 1, 2007

Article By: James Fennelly

High accuracy at a low cost over a wide temperature range makes thermal MEMS accelerometers the hot choice in tilt sensing. Find out whether they're right for your application.More>>

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Improving Doppler-Based Sensing Systems   September 1, 2007

Article By: Priyabrata Sinha

By incorporating high-performance digital signal controllers (DSCs), with their integrated architectures and small footprints, designers can simplify Doppler-based sensing systems, enhance their performance, and reduce development cycles.More>>


Featured Articles
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Strain Sensor Basics and Signal Conditioning Tips   June 1, 2005

Article By: John R. Gyorki, Inc.

Strain gauges are fairly straightforward devices that output a voltage signal based on a change in resistance when the object to which they are attached to undergoes tension or compression. They are available in three basic types: full-, half-, and quarter-bridge, each with its own requirements.More>>

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Measuring Viscosity with a Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor   October 1, 2005

Article By: Kerem Durdag

A new solid-state viscometer combines the desirable features of resonators and delay lines to offer a wide dynamic range in a single unit.More>>

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A Case Study: MR vs. Hall Effect for Position Sensing   November 1, 2005

Article By: Joachim Quasdorf

How magnetoresistive sensors and integrated Hall sensors differ and what this means for designers of magnetic angle and linear position sensors.More>>