Browse extensive resources on the advances in Sensor and Test technologies. Find applications for smart sensor systems, data acquisition, transducers, detector systems plus the latest in advanced measuring instruments and monitoring systems, devices and instrumentation.
Tweezer-style LCR meters have gained significant popularity in recent years. However, a common limitation among all models is the presence of parasitic inductance and...
Oxide-ion conductors enable oxide ions (O2-) to be transported in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which can run on diverse fuels beyond hydrogen, including natural gas,...
As population growth and extreme temperatures strain the United States power grid, utilities and equipment manufacturers are looking for ways to increase the amount of...
See the products of tomorrow, including paper-thin optical lenses simple enough to mass produce like microchips; a compact cooling technology that can pump away heat continuously using layers of flexing thin films; and a multilayered chip design that doesn’t require any silicon wafer substrates and works at temperatures low enough to preserve the underlying layer’s circuitry.
See what's new on the market, including electronic control products from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS; the new F-141 photonics alignment system from PI; InnoPhase IoT's expansion of its Talaria platform; Aerotech, Inc.'s HexGen® HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod; and more.
A team has created a prototype for what it calls “living bioelectronics” — a combination of living cells, gel, and electronics that can integrate with living tissue. The patches are made of sensors, bacterial cells, and a gel made from starch and gelatin. Tests in mice found that the devices could continuously monitor and improve psoriasis-like symptoms, without irritating skin. Read on to learn more.
SPRINT technology can quickly and easily scan features to calculate form, size and position. In an automotive application for diameter control of machined drivetrain components,...
For customers in elite motorsport and the automotive sector, Dynisma Ltd has pioneered a new class of motion generator, DMG-1, that accurately simulates motion cues in minute detail...
Collier Aerospace’s design and analysis software enabled Swift Engineering to optimize nose cone structure of X-59 aircraft, designed for quieting sonic booms.
The Omron HVC-P2 sensor is a compact, low-power device that leverages advanced machine learning to provide real-time human recognition. It enhances safety by detecting...
In the rapidly advancing battery sector, Hexagon's VGSTUDIO MAX offers a nuanced solution for quality control. Learn how to use this cutting-edge software to harness industrial computed tomography (CT)...
Existing computer systems have separate data processing and storage devices, making them inefficient for processing complex data like AI. A Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...
The technology has the potential for many applications including enhancing pilot training for peak performance and alertness, developing software, training programs, and services for well-being and healthcare, as well as revolutionize the gaming industry by creating interactive video games. Read on to learn more.
Researchers have introduced a microfluidic system that utilizes porous “inverse colloidal crystal” structures to dramatically improve the efficiency of microdroplet generation. Read on to learn more about it.
A recent study demonstrates that soft skin pads doubling as sensors made from thermoplastic urethane can be efficiently manufactured using 3D printers. Read on to learn more.
Engineering NASA's next great space telescope…how to build a better rocket…the groundbreaking material that could propel future space travel. Read about these and other exciting advances in this compendium of...
In this collection of articles from the editors of Automotive Engineering and Battery & Electrification Technology, learn about the latest materials innovations, thermal management advances, battery...
The landscape of space technology is rapidly evolving, significantly influencing defense-based applications that require advanced signal and data processing capabilities. The demand for...
The Army aims to become multi-domain capable by 2030. This capability will enable division commanders to gain and maintain information advantage and synchronize all theaters to accomplish...
Researchers have developed a new type of infrared photodiode that is 35 percent more responsive at 1.55 µm, the key wavelength for telecommunications, compared to other germanium-based components.
On the JAXA Martian Moons mission, gyro sensors from Silicon Sensing on the rover vehicle will explore the larger moon, Phobos, collecting vital surface samples.
Cornell researchers in physics and engineering have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move...
The world is currently facing significant environmental challenges and complex demands related to infrastructure and natural ecosystems. To address these issues, viable solutions that are both...
There are several technical factors which must be considered when calculating gas flow through orifices, including pressure, temperature, type of gas, and others. To help simplify the selection process,...
The EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 represents a new set of rules and standards for batteries and waste battery management within the European Union. It is designed to replace the existing Battery...
The precise and compact surfaceCONTROL 3D snapshot sensors are ideal for automated optical inspection of geometries, shapes, and features on diffuse reflecting surfaces such as metals, plastics, and...
Mohammad Habibur (Habib) Rahman, Director of the BioRobotics Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his team have been developing a portable, assistive robotic arm that therapists can use to assess and treat patients whether or not they are not in the same location.