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bolt fastening measurement

App Note: Frankenstein Bolt Fastening Measurement

This Spooky Bolt Fastening Measurement application note has been provided by our friends FUTEK. Application Summary: Ensuring that the monster’s head stays in place, our good friend Dr. Frankenstein uses FUTEK’s LTH Donut/Thru Hole Load Cells to measure the tightening forces …

Time Stamping Video

Video-Data Fusion Tools

This information on Time Stamping was provided by our valued supplier ITS (Instrumentation Technology Systems).  It is a clear explanation on their equipment, their history, where it is used and how their video-data fusion tools assist different industries. Instrumentation Technology Systems, …

UAV Launcher Force

UAV Launcher Force

This application summary was provided by our valued supplier FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Application Summary Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) come with a variety of launching capabilities, such as hand launching, vertical takeoff, or runway takeoff. With the rise of ever more capable …

Rugged Force Servers

Crystal Group Rugged FORCE Servers

Crystal Group Video on the Rugged FORCE Servers Rugged FORCE Servers are engineered with the latest advances in technology.  Firstly, the 1U, 2U, and 3U Rugged FORCE Servers contain Intel® Xeon Skylake processors.  Which in addition, bring unprecedented power and flexibility …

transmitting data over the mobile network using Ethernet I/O

Minimise costs, transmitting data over mobile networks

This application note was provided by our valued supplier Acromag. Defining the Problem Acromag has a peer-to-peer technology called i2o. It allows 2 or more modules to talk to each other transmitting data and no network master or special software is …

tank measurement

Oktoberfest Fermentation Tank Measurement

This application summary has been provided by our valued supplier FUTEK. Application Summary of Oktoberfest Fermentation Tank Measurement Perfecting a good beer takes equal parts of great grains, as well as great equipment. Fermentation vessels are integral in the outcome of beer’s …

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 …

vibration measurement system

Vibration Testing made easy!

Model 5340B2, Vibrascout Portable USB DC Triaxial Vibration Measurement System Ideal for field-portable data collection, end-of-line testing, static angular measurements, ride quality, and diagnosis of rotating machinery. The VibraScout™ 3D Vibration Measurement System, includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a …

EtherCAT Applications

EtherCAT Interface Applications to 3rd Party Systems

This EtherCAT Interface applications post was provided by our valued partners DEWESoft. NEW APPLICATION AREA: ETHERCAT® INTERFACE TO 3RD PARTY SYSTEMS DEWESoft SIRIUSe and KRYPTON® Data Acquisition instruments are compatible with 3rd party EtherCAT® masters. This allows many new applications such as: Control system …

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 …