Helping to protect pumps from running dry and detecting even the tiniest bubbles in flow control applications is a good example of where system engineers need to prevent unwanted and expensive downtime due to pump malfunction caused by unwanted gas inclusions.
The key technology Ethernet-APL fulfils all promises and brings digitalization to every corner of a process plant: the fast and efficient communication of large amounts of data is barrier-free and reliable in potentially explosive areas.
Researchers have developed a novel ammonia (NH3) gas sensor using a grafted Polyaniline (PANI) film on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate. This innovative sensor exhibits high sensitivity, stability, and mechanical flexibility, paving the way for improved gas-sensing applications.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
11 Jun 2024
Amid cutting-edge industrial solutions, ifm proudly presents the latest innovation - the VWV series of battery-powered vibration sensors. This advanced sensor series is poised to transform machine monitoring with its state-of-the-art features and seamless integration capabilities.
Researchers in Scientific Reports have developed an innovative sensor integrated with a bioreactor to detect hazardous contaminants from antifouling (AF) paints, assessing their impact on the photosynthetic activity of the microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
10 Jun 2024
Researchers in Nature Communications introduced an innovative design for soft robots that mimic skeletal muscles and sensory skins. These robots, integrating sensing and actuation capabilities, demonstrated potential in medical implants, dynamically responding to various stimuli for tasks such as drug delivery and cardiovascular monitoring.
By Muhammad Osama
10 Jun 2024
An international team of researchers from the City University of New York, the University of Melbourne, RMIT University, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) created a lightweight, compact sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities that might be easily mounted to a drone for remote crop monitoring. This research was published in the journal Nature Communications.
A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.
Innovative multichannel microneedle dry electrode patches offer superior electrophysiological signal recording with high spatial resolution and reduced skin impedance. This technology promises significant improvements in clinical diagnostics and organ electrophysiology research.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
6 Jun 2024
Indexable inserts are interchangeable cutting tools that are indispensable in various industrial applications, especially in metalworking. They are used as cutting material carriers for machining metals, plastics or wood...
Marktech Optoelectronics today announces it has been named a finalist in the Cleantech/Sustainability category of the 2024 Best of Sensors Awards for “235 nm and 255 nm Deep UVC LEDs and Detectors.” The awards program, presented by Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics, honors the best in sensor technologies, the sensor ecosystem, people, and companies.
Fabric-type wearable electronics offer comfort and adaptability, integrating flexible materials for advanced functionality. Recent studies highlight innovations in stability, energy storage, and dynamic features, paving the way for practical applications.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
5 Jun 2024
Condition monitoring sensors are an essential component in many of todays’ manufacturing systems and thanks to the rapid expansion and application of digital technologies, their complexity and sophistication continues to be developed and improved.
Researchers from Germany developed a novel pH nanosensor using polystyrene nanoparticles functionalized with a pH-responsive dye and wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) for cell targeting. This nanosensor demonstrates effective membrane binding and high sensitivity in detecting extracellular pH changes, showing promise for diverse biological applications.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
4 Jun 2024
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) will coordinate a new Horizon Europe project named AMUSENS, which aims to create gas sensors for electrical appliances, with the objective of providing individuals with inexpensive and portable sensors to monitor their exposure to pollutants.