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Learn what's trending in test, measurement, and monitoring technologies. Explore the latest products, applications, and technical briefs covering advanced measuring instruments, monitoring systems, devices, and instrumentation.

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INSIDER: Imaging
Photovoltaics used in solar panels are sensitive to environmental factors and often suffer degradation over time. International Electrotechnical Commission standards for...
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Blog: Manufacturing & Prototyping
As additive manufacturing supports the creation of critical metal parts, designers need to know that the parts are high-quality.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Vitrek introduces the PA920 Series ultra-high-accuracy power analyzer.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
This technology is a novel, rugged, and economic diagnostic and sensor platform technology.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
A new method of estimating the optimal trailing aircraft position in a formation increases fuel savings.
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NASA Spinoff: Imaging
Isolators used to control semiconductor manufacturing keep the James Webb Space Telescope steady.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
According to the United Nations, 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and the majority live in developing nations. A process was developed...
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Briefs: Materials
Ultra-thin SiC microstructures enable batch fabrication of MEMS, NEMS, pressure sensors, and biosensors.
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Briefs: Automotive
The non-destructive coating has applications in structural health monitoring, aerospace, automotive, and military/defense.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Processors, imaging sensors, dimensioning systems, and more.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This thin film can be used for ground-based and airborne applications in aircraft, balloons, and other flight missions.
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5 Ws: Test & Measurement
A touch-based display mimics the geometry of 3D objects designed on a computer.
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Briefs: Materials
Applying a surface-active agent makes metal easier to cut and shape into parts and pieces.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The device can be used to pre-screen for the virus using gene-editing assays before those infected can travel and expose others.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Interaction of sound and light reveals new information of a crystal's quantum properties.
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Facility Focus: Sensors/Data Acquisition
See how NOAA provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring, and more.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
These advances are useful for transportation, infrastructure, and aerospace.
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Briefs: Wearables
System Allows Diabetics to Monitor Blood Sugar Without Drawing Blood
The self-contained technology is similar to the smart watches that monitor heart rate.
Briefs: Energy
This electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Chromium Removal from PVC Filters
The process does not cause any structural changes to the PVC filter membrane.
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The Planetary Tides Simulation Facility for Simulation Tidal Strain in Planetary Ice Analogs
Applications include modeling of tidal stress response of icy satellites as well as fatigue of terrestrial ice shelves.
Application Briefs: Imaging
NASA and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) recently tested a new way to see the Sun
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
For disease diagnosis, a microchip maps the back of the eye.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Photopolymer films, LED light engines, measurement systems, and more.
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INSIDER: Test & Measurement
Inspired by spiders, researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), have developed a compact and efficient depth sensor that could be used onboard...
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
Washable Sensor Can Be Woven Into Materials
The device could impact composites manufacturing and health monitoring.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Technique Uses X-Rays to Detect Defective Computer Chips
This method also reverse-engineers computer chips to detect the chip’s purpose.
Briefs: Medical
The simulator could help in the development of new back braces.
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Facility Focus: Motion Control
Glenn's research facilities have contributed to decades of technology advances.
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