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Single and dual axis inclinometers are certified for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations.

Omron designed the facility to give customers access to engineering and technical resources in one centralized location.

When the sun comes out on a rainy Wimbledon match day, the roof over Centre Court can be retracted, but only after the floodlights have cooled down sufficiently. Datapaq measured how long it takes.

“Automation 101: An Industry Guide to Control System Engineering" is a general guide for the specification, design and installation of automated control systems.

Digital catalog covers liquid level, flow and pressure switches, with each model linking to immediate online ordering.

Micro-Epsilon supplied sensors for a high speed (up to 10,500rpm) wheel spin test, part of the BLOODHOUND SSC Project – the 1,000 mph land speed record attempt that is scheduled to take place in 2016.

July U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $354.63 million, down 11.5% from June and down 1.4% when compared with the total of $359.70 million reported for July 2013.

This free app for iOS 7 and later allows easy communication with Sealevel Modbus TCP compatible products including SeaI/O and eI/O modules.

Free downloadable application note provides step-by-step information on automating calibrations with the Fluke Calibration 1586A Super-DAQ.

The new revision of the standard extends the scope from lubricating oils to include distillates (e.g., base oils, formulated oils, fuels, and biodiesel) and adds a new precision at 40°C and 100°C, established through an interlaboratory study.

Balluff says that by 2016, production hours for building linear transducers and encoders in the Kentucky facility will increase 140%.

By Bob Frostholm, JVD Don't build a Frankenstein monster by using "cadaver" electronic parts. Regardless of where in the system analog ICs are found, integration into an ASIC almost always yields user benefits. Stop wasting money with off the shelf solutions.

By Mark Ingham, Sensor Technology Measuring torque accurately, particularly in rotating shafts, can often be challenging, but new technology is providing a better solution.

The market for sensors in test and measurement earned revenues of $1.10 billion in 2013 and is estimated to reach $1.53 billion in 2020.

Durex Industries is a North American designer and manufacturer of heaters, temperature sensors, controls and process systems.

Robert Engman and his wife Mary Jane started the company in 1974 in Huntington Beach, California.

The donated sensor kit from Balluff included connectors and multiple sensing technologies like photoelectric, capacitive, and ultrasonic sensors.

Military market downturn and high price erosion have deeply affected traditional infrared imaging margins for the past few years at both sensor and camera levels says Yole.

The 130,000 square foot facility is expected to grow from 550 employees currently to 2,000 employees within the next 5 years.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Manufacturers worldwide are in a productivity race enabled by a wide range of new automation technology. In order for your company to remain competitive, it needs to apply new technology to grow and survive in the world economy. To do this, manufacturing companies must stay up to date on the latest developments.