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  • A Practical Approach to Selecting Continuous Level Sensors
    Article - 15 Dec 2014
    Choose the right bin level sensor by considering material properties, budget, and data needs. Understand pros/cons of various sensors for informed decisions.
  • Innovation in Bomb Detection Using Nanosensors
    Article - 23 Jul 2014
    Cynophobics may soon be able to avoid the anxiety of being sniffed by the canine police at airports thanks to the development of a nanosensor by a team of researchers at the University of California,...
  • Using 3D Level Sensors in Food Processing Applications
    Article - 23 May 2014
    3D level sensors offer precise volume measurement and material mapping in dusty food processing environments, optimizing refill schedules.
  • The Basics of Accelerometers
    Article - 20 Jun 2014
    An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the proper acceleration of an object, by calculating the displacement of mass.
  • Rotary Encoder
    Article - 30 Sep 2013
    A rotary encoder, also referred to as a shaft encoder, is a sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a rotational movement to determine or control the speed or position of a...
  • Applications and the Working Principle of Piezoelectric Accelerometers
    Article - 10 Jun 2015
    A piezoelectric accelerometer utilizes the piezoelectric effect of certain materials to measure dynamic changes in mechanical variables such as mechanical shock, vibration and acceleration.
  • What is a Gravimeter?
    Article - 5 Jun 2015
    As the Earth is not a perfect sphere, its gravitational field strength fluctuates across its surface. Changes in topography, elevation, latitude, and subterranean density can affect the force of...
  • What is a Gyroscope?
    Article - 26 Jul 2013
    A gyroscope is a device consisting of a spinning disc or wheel mounted on a base such that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions in order to maintain its orientation regardless of any...
  • Microphone – Sound Sensor
    Article - 28 Jun 2013
    A microphone is an acoustic to electric transducer or sensor that detects sound signal and converts them into an electrical signal. This conversion is relatively direct and the electrical vibration...
  • Nanobiotechnology and Disease Detection
    Article - 12 Jun 2013
    This article discuses the use of metal nanoparticles for the development of biosensors and detection of disease.

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