Latest Sensors Articles

Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Learn about the different ways control engineers can record, report, maintain, and read emissions data to promote a greener industrial environment and adhere to environmental regulations.

March 17, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Research Utilizes Control Technology to Generate Automated COVID-19 Detection in San Diego Wastewater

Researchers develop an automated, high-throughput method for COVID-19 detection in wastewater using liquid-handling robots.

March 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

LiDAR Applications Becoming Increasingly Popular in Different Manufacturing Environments

Learn about some of the industries that are benefitting the most from LiDAR-based solutions.

March 14, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

This article discusses industrial emissions, looks at the control engineer's role in monitoring emissions levels, and introduces the governing bodies that set forth environmental regulations.

March 12, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Teledyne Lumenera Launches New Camera Series for Industrial Imaging and Inspection Tasks

Teledyne Lumenera announced their latest 20 Megapixel camera into their LT series for inspection and imaging-related processes.

March 12, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Understanding CAN Bus

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various industries with specific applications.

March 11, 2021 by David Peterson

The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) can output simulated waveforms of nearly any frequency. However, in order to be truly useful, harmonics and resonance in the system must be avoided and frequency parameters should be put in place.

March 08, 2021 by David Peterson

Engineers Collaborate to Create Control and Robotic Solutions with DARPA SubT Challenge

What is DARPA's SubT challenge and how is it inspiring new robotic and control solutions in disaster relief efforts?

March 08, 2021 by Seth Price

Emerson Releases New Software to Boost Process Automation Flow in Gas and Oil Industries

Emerson recently developed new software to aid in the automation and digitization of multi-phase flows in the gas and oil industry.

March 07, 2021 by Seth Price

Understanding LiDAR Technology in Industrial Applications

Learn about LiDAR technology and some of its basic concepts of operation.

March 06, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Seeq and Microsoft Collaborate on the Energy Core Hackathon to Predict Industrial Emissions Data

Industrial software applications developer Seeq announces that it will act as co-sponsor at the Microsoft Energy Core Methane Emissions Hackathon.

March 05, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors.

March 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

What are Cartesian Robots?

This article offers an introduction to cartesian (gantry) robots, including how they work and the applications they're created for.

March 03, 2021 by Anish Devasia

An Introduction to Gas Leakage Detection Systems

Learn about the requirements and importance of a gas leakage detection system.

March 01, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

SMC Corp Releases New Automation and Control Solutions in 2021

SMC Corporation introduces a new CG1 Series Air Cylinder, EX600-W Wireless Compact Remote Unit, and updated MSQ series rotary tables.

March 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Teledyne Provides Image Sensors for Instrumentation Onboard the Mars Rover Perseverance

Teledyne collaborates with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover by contributing several instrumentation sensors and optical sensors.

March 01, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Brushed vs. Brushless DC Motors

Modern circuitry and technology have allowed innovations in DC motor applications, leading to distinct differences between brushed and brushless DC motors.

February 28, 2021 by David Peterson

Understanding Peristaltic Pumps

Peristaltic pumps are used in applications where contamination of the fluid passing through the pump is unacceptable. In this article, learn how these pumps work and see the different applications where they're used.

February 27, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Leakage Detection Systems: Considerations for Corrosive and Non-Corrosive Materials

Learn about the essential aspects of liquid leakage detection systems and considerations for detection systems used with corrosive and non-corrosive materials.

February 25, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Three-Phase Motors with Twelve Wires

Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and system configuration (wye or delta). Learn the details and wiring options of these versatile motors.