Sensors Features

NASA finds quietest place in the UK to test Mars mission equipment

NASA finds quietest place in the UK to test Mars mission equipment

Scientists from NASA's InSight mission to Mars have been checking out the lowest vibration sites across the UK in order to find somewhere quiet enough to calibrate the seismometer that will be travelling to the Red Planet in 2016.

‘Touchless’ two-part sensor helps bring in the harvest

‘Touchless’ two-part sensor helps bring in the harvest

IP69K sealed ‘touchless technology’ angle sensors replace Hall effect sensors - that proved neither waterproof nor particularly accurate - in order to improve the reliability of a particularly innovative, British manufactured agricultural machine.

Laser ranging beats dust problems at power station

Laser ranging beats dust problems at power station

Trials involving a laser range sensor have proved so successful that Aberthaw power station is poised to install a further three units.

Level radar works reliably for Aston Martin

Level radar works reliably for Aston Martin

Aston Martin's paint shop effluent management system is benefiting from a VEGA radar level detection system recently installed at this iconic automotive manufacturer's plant. And if you would like to  drive an Aston Martin, VEGA is offering a prize draw for readers - see base of article for details.

Sensor packages: adding value for OEMs

Sensor packages: adding value for OEMs

How can industrial and medical equipment manufacturers reduce time to market and lower total system costs? Alex Geddes believes he has the answer.

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