Category: Industrial Applications

Futek Sensor Catalogue

New FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released

FUTEK Sensor Catalogue has been released. This 8th edition features more details about their autoclaveable sensors, a new micro reaction torque sensor, three new instruments, and a brand-new addition to their miniature s-beam load cell line. They also have highlights on …

prevent temperature measurement errors

6 Steps to prevent Temperature Measurement Errors

Six Steps to Prevent Temperature Measurement Errors When Using Thermocouple Sensors and Transmitters Acromag has released a White Paper to provide you with a keen understanding of the three basic laws of thermocouples.  Homogeneous materials, Intermediate Metals, and Successive or Intermediate …

Agility Config Tool

Acromag Agility Config Tool App Demo Video

Agility Config Tool for configuration of all your Acromag TT Series Transmitters The Acromag Agility Config Tool is a mobile application.  That allows easy setup and configuration of Acromag TT Series Transmitters. You don’t need a module to enter demo mode. …

VPX Modules

Are your VPX Modules & backplanes are compatible?

Our valued supplier Acromag has recently released a white paper on: How to tell if your VPX Modules and Backplanes are compatible. Other topics of interest include:  Vita 46, 48 & 65: The next generation VME System Replacement Other sub-topics are: If …

Bridge monitoring systems

Bridge Monitoring Systems

Distributed Monitoring Solutions or Bridge Monitoring Systems on Large Scale Constructions application note provided by our partner DEWESoft. The DEWESoft® EtherCAT® (ECAT) solutions have already become standard in distributed, industrial monitoring applications. But when we are talking about monitoring the HongKong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, “distributed” …

Wind Tunnel Testing

Wind Tunnel Testing

Application Summary of Wind Tunnel Testing Wind tunnels are used in aerodynamic research to study the effects of air moving past solid objects referred to as models. A model is mounted onto a stationary tri-axial sensor which provides measurement of the …

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Futek defines the Benefits of System Calibrations

FUTEK offer a Full System Calibrations Service – on Digital Displays, Amplifiers, USB Solutions and other suppliers sensors. Calibrations are time consuming.  Also they require specialised expensive tools to deliver the required results.  However, with FUTEK’s 5 Point NISD Traceable System …

Shark Bite

Measuring the Bite Force of a Shark

FUTEK were recently involved in the Discovery Channels “Shark Week” which aired on TV in the US a couple of weeks ago.  This is about their involvement in assisting in measuring the Bite Force of a Shark. Application Summary – Measuring …

Remote Metering Products

Mobile Telemetry for Remote Power Metering

Using mobile telemetry for remote power metering is a great solution for military bases, factories, or large campuses. It helps them monitor power use without needing fixed infrastructure. This application demonstrates a secure 4G LTE solution. It uses Digi industrial routers …

Robot Tactile Sensors

Robotic Tactile Sensor

 Robotic Tactile Sensing Using Nano Load Button Sensors As robotic systems become more precise and complex, the need for high-resolution tactile sensing is increasing. This is especially true in research, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Whether managing delicate wafer handling or manipulating …