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| September 2010 |
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Findit-Fixit Forum
Sensors invites you to join the Findit-Fixit Forum, where you can get answers to your sensing questions—concerning technologies, products, methods, applications, and services—and also offer help to your fellow engineers. The Forum covers all kinds of topics, from the basics to the extraordinary. Join the discussion!
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Sensors at Work
Modern LVDTs in New Applications in the Air, Ground, and Sea
By: John Matlack, Macro Sensors
Advances in microelectronics, manufacturing techniques, and construction materials have significantly improved the performance and cost efficiency of LVDT position sensors, opening new applications for this tried-and-true technology. more >>
Intelligent Systems
Designing a Wireless Sensor System for Storage Monitoring
By: N. Venkatesh and Rohan Joginpalli, Redpine Signals Inc.
This article describes the considerations involved when integrating wireless connectivity based on IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) into a sensor system that monitors a storage unit. more >>
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Research & Developments
This month, NIST researchers have used a single crystal of beryllium ions to measure forces at the 1 x 10–24 N (yoctonewton) level, an EU-funded project that aims to give better information to motorcycle police officers, and University of Pennsylvania researchers who have coupled DNA to graphene to create a novel chemical sensor. more >>
New Products
Check out new sensors and sensor-related products here. more >>
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