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Sensors support breakthrough in mineshaft inspection

06/03/2013

Regular mineshaft inspection is mandatory in every country that plays host to a mining industry, but inspection procedures result in large revenue losses due to losses of production; moreover, these inspections are necessarily performed in a potentially dangerous and high-risk environment.

Energy conservation starts with reliable measurements

14/09/2012

Energy efficiency has become an increasingly important focus for industry in recent years, as engineers seek reductions in the power demands of process equipment through better use of higher level control systems.

Pressure indication as simple as a ‘Litmus’ test

14/09/2012

The next generation of affordable, tactile pressure sensor film technology has arrived, significantly improving visual detail, while remaining environmentally friendly and easy to use.

From bespoke project to commercial spin-off

14/09/2012

A vibration monitoring system, originally developed as a bespoke product to protect the twin drive trains of a hovercraft, has led to the launch of a versatile commercial system that can be easily adapted to meet a variety of condition monitoring needs. Andy Anthony explains how it all came about.

Inclinometers support life test in vacuo

14/09/2012

Customised to withstand extreme changes of temperature under hard vacuum, precision servo inclinometers maintain precision and reliability throughout a three-month life test qualification, helping RUAG Space to complete a programme of tests on its innovative satellite thruster orientation mechanism.

Sensors Features

Sensors support breakthrough in mineshaft inspection

Energy conservation starts with reliable measurements

Pressure indication as simple as a ‘Litmus’ test

From bespoke project to commercial spin-off

Inclinometers support life test in vacuo