27
May
If measurements from two non-contact laser displacement sensors are evaluated together, the thickness of an object can be determined. However, the accuracy of thickness measurements is determined by a number of important factors and not just linearity.
6
May
The process for integrating sensors into a CANopen fieldbus differs for nearly every single automation system and, until recently, has required specialist knowledge of control solutions.
1
Oct
Thermal imaging is now an industry standard method of establishing the health of an electrical system.
2
Sep
Product experiences are being driven by customer interaction with the physical, mechanical model.
24
Jun
Typically conducted at a specialist lab at the end of the project, EMC testing can lead to frustration when the tests fail.
20
Apr
Thermal imaging cameras are not new; they have been around since the late 1960’s.
20
Mar
Due to the huge popularity of cloud computing, the ever increasing demand for bandwidth, coupled with the requirement for seamless and ultra-reliable data centre technology, continues unabated. However, in order to guarantee network performance, data centres need to run smoothly, placing a heavy burden on the shoulders of every data centre technician.
20
Mar
A multimeter, as the name suggests, is an electronic device used to obtain a number of measurements.
20
Mar
In its simplest definition audible noise is unwanted sound energy traveling through the air that we can hear, more often than not it is produced by things that vibrate. In the production environment not only is noise a concern for the operator but the vibrations can have a significant effect on the quality of the work.
20
Feb
The operational testing of wind turbine gearboxes can help to identify potential gear or bearing related problems prior to installation, saving the customer time, money and their reputation.
20
Feb
Maximising profit is important to any business but so too is the avoidance of loss. Total operation costs increase, personnel safety is compromised and fire risk escalates. Indeed, it is estimated that around 35% of all industrial fires are caused by electrical faults.
24
Nov
Five years ago, the IEC began to publish the replacement standard for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, referred to in the EU as the EN 61439 Series.
29
Jul
It is necessary to measure the resistance of all wires and cables that are used to distribute power including the cable used to wire domestic property says Nathan Barwell business development engineer, Seaward Group.
21
Aug
The Omicron CMC356, a top-of-the-range universal relay test set and commissioning tool, is now available for hire direct from Inlec.
7
Aug
Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its successful R&S ESR family by adding a model for up to 26.5 GHz.
