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Researchers Propose a New Concept for High-Precision Quantum Sensor

Advances in quantum physics offer new opportunities to significantly improve the precision of sensors and thus enable new technologies.

8 Apr 2022

New Internal Power Generation Technology can Detect Tyre Wear

In a joint project between Falken’s parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, Japan, a new sensor to measure tyre wear has been developed which will help engineers to create longer lasting tyres.

8 Apr 2022

Novel e-Nose to Distinguish Various Types of High-End Alcoholic Beverages and Spot Counterfeits

Irish or Scotch, blended or single malt? While a whisky aficionado might be able to differentiate a good drink from a mediocre by just smelling it, most drinkers depend on the label, back or otherwise.

7 Apr 2022

University of Vienna Relies on High Safety in CO Gas Detection

Today, the University of Vienna is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe as well as the largest research and educational institution in Austria.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 4 Apr 2022

Using Fiber Optic Cables as Sensors to Understand and Predict Volcanic Events

In order to understand and predict volcanic events even better, a better understanding of the diverse underground processes involved is required. A new way to detect such processes, even if they are very subtle, is to use fibre optic cables as sensors.

1 Apr 2022

Large Optical Windows for Military Sensing Applications

Optical Surfaces Ltd is an established manufacturer and supplier of large-area windows of optical quality for military sensing applications.

From Optical Surfaces Limited 1 Apr 2022

High Clarity Nuclear Sensor Zoom Lens

The Model 357 Non-Browning Zoom lens from Resolve Optics delivers clear sharp images free of the strong yellow tint that has traditionally been a limiting issue for colour sensors used in high radiation environments.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 1 Apr 2022

James Webb Telescope; Assessing the Habitability of Exoplanets

Researchers based at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have now developed a framework to help guide scientists in assessing the habitability of other worlds on exoplanets.

31 Mar 2022

How Sensor Technology Can Aid in the Detection of Parkinson's Disease

Engineers at Harvard University have developed an exosuit fitted with sensors for the remote monitoring of patients at home.

29 Mar 2022

Programmable Quantum Sensor can Achieve the Best Possible Precision

Atomic clocks are the best sensors mankind has ever built. Today, they can be found in national standards institutes or satellites of navigation systems.

24 Mar 2022