Optris' non-contact infrared temperature sensors possess advanced interfacing capabilities, this allows them to be integrated into various networks and control systems. This article discusses an instance where Optris sensors were integrated into a Siemens PLC control system.
Different electrophysiological signals can be measured and evaluated for animal research studies focused on assessing brain functions and medical drug toxicity. Here, animal models for EEG research and the devices used are discussed.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Sep 2021
Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic heavy metal that poses a significant threat to the environment and human life. Recently, a group of researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), has developed a novel plant nanobionic sensor to detect and monitor As in real-time.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
3 Sep 2021
One of the primary ways a clinician will monitor fetal health is by analyzing fetal heart rate (fHR) against the background of uterine activity and fetal movements. However, even when fHR is detected, there will usually be periods of signal loss, thus making this method insufficient for long-term monitoring of fetal health.
By Benedette Cuffari
2 Sep 2021
An engineering company that was spun off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced a partnership that could significantly improve safety for e-scooters and civic e-mobility schemes.
Scientists in the US have used liquid metal to develop stretchable tactile sensors for use in prosthetic hands. The innovation has the potential to give a sense of touch back to amputees, something that has yet to be achieved by modern prosthetics.
By Sarah Moore
10 Aug 2021
Student Arne Quellmalz is working on technologies that could replace the typically bulky, expensive, and high-energy-consuming gas sensors available today. Using graphene and innovative integration techniques, Quellmatz’s research could lead to the manufacture of gas sensors that are small and cheap enough to be fitted into smartphones.
By Ben Pilkington
10 Aug 2021
Scientists opine that the fingertips are one of the sweatiest parts of our body and it is possible to use small biofuel cells to harvest energy from sweat on the fingertips and, in turn, keep wearable devices charged all day.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
29 Jul 2021
Advancements within the field of wireless technology, wearable electronics, smart materials, and functional fibers have enhanced the mechanical, optical, and electrical capabilities of biosensing systems. One recent development was discussed in a Nature Biotechnology paper, in which the researchers combined circuits into flexible and textile substrates that can detect viruses.
By Benedette Cuffari
22 Jul 2021
In this interview, Camilo Aladro, the Director of Product Development and Marketing at Tekscan, talks to AzoSensors about opportunities for engineers to utilize thin force and pressure mapping technologies in R&D, and as an integrated solution to create innovative, force-driven applications.