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New sensor studies could simplify diabetes management

New sensor studies could simplify diabetes management

Caltech engineering students have contributed to the development of tiny biosensors that might one day eliminate the need for manual blood sugar tests.

Measure for measure: a question of parameters

Measure for measure: a question of parameters

Specifying a pressure sensor can be a challenge, but that challenge could be made simpler if all manufacturers measured the accuracy, effectiveness and error percentages in the same way, says Jochen Schiffner.

Using shock physics to improve engine efficiency

Using shock physics to improve engine efficiency

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed a system to provide accurate characterisation of high-speed pressure sensors.

Load cell amplifier enables tunnel monitoring system

Load cell amplifier enables tunnel monitoring system

Instrumentation to monitor the displacement on the joints within a major new tunnel is enabled with Mantracourt's SGA load cell amplifiers.

Non contact sensors for automotive development applications

Non contact sensors for automotive development applications

Chris Jones discusses some of the more challenging automotive applications for non-contact displacement measurement and infrared temperature sensors.

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