A drinks producer needs to conduct a final inspection check of cases of bottles after the lid of the corrugated cardboard case has been closed and sealed. A bottle count is performed by verifying the position of bottle caps through layers of cardboard at the top of each sealed case. …
Read More »Oxford Instruments demonstrate the capabilities of Paragraf Graphene Hall Effect sensors under extreme conditions
Paragraf continues to push performance boundaries with its graphene Hall Effect sensors. Oxford Instruments, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry, have employed a modified version of the Paragraf GHS09CC sensor device to carry out measurements at temperatures and magnetic field strengths far beyond …
Read More »HENSOLDT appoints Celia Pelaz to the Management Board
HENSOLDT has announced the appointment of Celia Pelaz to the Management Board of the company as of 1 July 2021. As Chief Strategy Officer, she will be responsible for the strategic positioning of HENSOLDT as well as its business development. In addition, Celia Pelaz will continue to lead the Spectrum …
Read More »Breaking the size barrier in CO2 sensing
Sensirion has announced the global availability of its drastically miniaturised CO2 sensor through Sensirion’s distribution network. Compared to its predecessor, the SCD4x CO2 sensor is seven times smaller and offers many more disruptive features. High levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) compromise humans’ cognitive performance and well-being. Thanks to new energy …
Read More »HENSOLDT delivers core components to Eurofighter/Typhoon self-protection system
In the frame of the German ‘Quadriga’ fighter replacement programme sensor solution specialist HENSOLDT will deliver core components of the Eurofighter/Typhoon’s self-protection system ‘PRAETORIAN’. As part of the EuroDASS consortium comprising Leonardo UK, Elettronica and Indra, HENSOLDT has received a contract valued at circa 90 Million Euros for the delivery …
Read More »Sensirion and s-peers: using environmental sensors to develop a concept for automated air quality assurance
s-peers has developed an innovative concept with the help of Sensirion to store, analyse and forecast air-quality data. Air quality and regular ventilation have become highly relevant in pandemic times. Minute droplets (known as aerosols) are emitted not only when coughing or sneezing, but also during normal breathing and when …
Read More »IO-Link Safety Webinar – 20 & 27 April
IO-Link is the first standardised IO technology (IEC 61131-9) for communication with sensors and actuators. The powerful point-to-point communication is based on the long-established 3-wire sensor and actuator connection without additional requirements regarding the cable material. So, IO-Link is not a fieldbus but further development of the existing, tried-and-tested connection …
Read More »Water velocity measurements – whatever the weather
The OTT SVR 100 non-contact surface water velocity radar sensor has been designed to overcome the challenges presented by monitoring water resources that can quickly change from languid flow to a raging torrent. “If you need to monitor the velocity of a river, it is often better to do so …
Read More »Rapid deployment of vision-enabled Edge AI applications now a reality with new FRAMOS and Connect Tech partnership
FRAMOS and Connect Tech have announced their inaugural product resulting from their partnership, the Connect Tech Boson for FRAMOS carrier board. Designed specifically for NVIDIA Jetson Nano and Jetson Xavier NX edge AI applications, Boson for FRAMOS is an all-in-one board-level solution that integrates the FRAMOS Sensor Module Ecosystem directly …
Read More »‘Was there life on Mars?’ UK scientists play key part in NASA mission to red planet
This evening after a seven-month journey, NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, a scientific laboratory the size of a car, will make its final descent to the Red Planet to begin its search for traces of life. The rover’s mission – backed by the UK government – is to explore and collect …
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