Category: Engineering

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The Purpose and Versatility of Wireless Sensor Networks

In today’s fast-paced world, industries face ever-increasing challenges to remain competitive while ensuring safe and reliable equipment. In order to meet these challenges, businesses need to have access to accurate and reliable data that can help them make informed decisions about …

Differential Pressure Sensor Measurement Application

Differential Pressure Sensor Measurement Application

This differential pressure sensor measurement application came from our friends, FUTEK.  To read the original article, click here. Generally, one single pressure transducer receives pressure measurement from two different ports for comparison. However, sometimes two different types of sensors are required …

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The Applications of Wireless Sensor Nodes

What Are WSNs & What Do They Do? Wireless sensor nodes, also called wireless sensor networks (WSNs), are a group of small, low-cost and low-power devices equipped with sensors, processing units and wireless communication interfaces. These devices collect data from the …

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How Battery Powered Wireless Accelerometers Keep Rollercoasters Safe

Rollercoasters have been thrilling people since the first wooden coasters were built in the late 19th century. Over the years, rollercoasters have become more complex, faster, and more intense. With these improvements, however, comes an increased risk of accidents and injuries. …

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The Benefits Of Using a Reaction Torque Sensor

What is a Reaction Torque Sensor? A reaction torque sensor measures the amount of torque (rotational force) applied to a rotating shaft or component. Unlike other types of torque sensors, this sensor does not directly measure the torque applied to the …

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DAQ Monitoring Applications

Dewesoft have released their DAQ Monitoring Applications Case Study Booklet. Firstly, did you know Dewesoft’s Data Acquisition Hardware and Software products cover a huge range of long term Monitoring applications?  Such as noise, vibration, structural health and machine condition monitoring. Applications …

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Electric Dirt Bike Vs Gas Dirt Bike

This case study on an Electric Dirt Bike Vs Gas Dirt Bike Test & Comparison comes from our innovative friends at Dewesoft.  The original article was written by Valentino Pagliara, a support Engineer at Dewesoft S.r.L, Italy.  To read the original, …

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Backup generator fuel or gas monitoring systems

Case Study: Backup Generator Fuel Monitoring System for Mobile and Radio Towers Introduction For over 25 years, Micro-Design’s LevelCon brand has been at the forefront of manufacturing backup generator fuel and gas monitoring systems, specifically tailored for mobile, radio, and cable …

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Railway Test and Measurement Solutions

Dewesoft has just released their latest Railway Test and Measurement Solutions brochure. Did you know Dewesoft’s Data Acquisition Hardware and Software products cover a huge range of railway testing applications?  And we’re not just talking for the bogie or the passenger …

FUTEK S Beam Load Cell

S Beam Load Cell

A S Beam Load Cell is a type of load cell.  Sometimes called a S-Type or Z beam load cell. It is commonly used in industrial and commercial applications to measure the weight, force, tension or compression of a product or …