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TVR Instruments, a specialist technical distributor of low voltage instrumentation and power management products, are introducing a range of measuring and protection devices for use in domestic and industrial EV charging installations at the forthcoming London EV Show on 28^th to 30^th November at the London ExCel exhibition centre.

FRER Srl, the Italian-based manufacturer of measuring and protection devices, have enhanced their range of earth leakage relays with continued expansion of Type B Earth Leakage Relays for use in installations and sites equipped for electric vehicle charging. A range of three products are suitable for domestic and industrial charge points, roadside EV charging stations or at larger public installations.

The domestic charge point market is serviced with the XTDB019 – a residual direct current monitoring module. The XTDB019 is electrically coupled to a protection unit or switching unit and performs the function of the residual direct current monitoring device, in full compliance with the requirements of IEC 62955. 

As an option, the module can also integrate residual alternate current monitoring, in compliance with the threshold and timing requirements for residual direct current – protection devices (RDC-PD). The module is suitable for use in AC charging stations permanently connected to the mains. The XTDB019 module features a 19mm wide cable passage and is available with optional UART communication.

For EV charging station switchboards and applications in large installations FRER produce a series of Type B Earth Leakage Relays. The X35DB, X48DB and X72DB are designed for intuitive and automatic detection of continuous, alternating, and high-frequency leakage currents.

The XxxDB series relays feature continuous and real-time monitoring of the fault level current with a colour display indicating the fault level, and a digital indication of the relevant measurements. These programmable relays work with the FRER toroid design TDB sensor range. The TDB range can be used on networks with a mixed AC and DC powered systems and are available with internal dimensions of 28mm to 210mm. The TDB sensor range detect AC and DC leakage current from 30mA to 50A AC and DC. For higher current systems, up to 3600A, the TDB321050 and the TDB471050 are available.

The tripping level is set in the relay, allowing for one relay to operate across the whole tripping sensitivity span. The relays are available as a 35mm DIN rail mounting module, a DIN48mm and DIN72mm panel mounting. The FRER XxxDB family is compliant with the IEC62423 standard for integral overcurrent protection covering cardiac fibrillation and fire prevention. Additional variants are available with a real time clock for event logging and Modbus RS485 for remote monitoring.

As EV charging installations have developed, the number of distribution points from a single switchboard have also increased. FRER have introduced the COMBI 6, a multi-channel earth leakage relay. The COMBI 6 has been designed for the monitoring and protection of up to six independent systems. A single instrument of three DIN modules size, with a total width of 55mm, enables optimisation of the overall dimensions and efficient installation. Each channel has its own removable terminal block which allows for quick and easy wiring.

Four front keys facilitate immediate programming. Easy to use, push button control enables selection of any of the six monitored channels, while in case of trip intervention, the display will automatically show the last tripped channel. The Combi 6 is available in three versions: Type B only, Type AF only, and mixed Type B / AF with five different input combinations.

A bronze sponsor at the London EV Show, TVR Instruments will be exhibiting a range of FRER measuring and protection devices on Stand EP18 at the London EV Show on 28^th to 30^th November at the London ExCel exhibition centre.

With the introduction of the nRF7000 Wi-Fi companion IC, Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity, is now established as the world’s first sole supplier of a complete silicon-to-cloud locationing solution with Wi-Fi, cellular IoT, and GNSS. Nordic’s single-vendor solution, combined with the company’s world-class tech support, will simplify and accelerate product development of applications based on Wi-Fi locationing.

The new nRF7000 companion IC is a unique low-power Wi-Fi 6 chip, optimized for Wi-Fi network scanning on both the 2.4- and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency bands. Together with Nordic’s nRF91 Series cellular IoT System-in-Package (SiP), the nRF7000 enables SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing. Nordic’s SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing enables the acquisition of accurate location fixes in an extremely power-efficient manner both indoors and outdoors, in urban and suburban areas. This is a valuable complement to GNSS, especially in buildings and in dense urban areas where GNSS can fail due to signal fading and interruptions. Scanning for Wi-Fi SSIDs for locationing is commonplace in products such as smartphones.

The nRF7000 IC is highly optimized for ultra low power Wi-Fi SSID scanning and does not support data communication via Wi-Fi. The optimization enables Nordic’s Wi-Fi locationing solution to offer a unique balance between power consumption and location precision.

Best-in-class Wi-Fi locationing

Nordic’s SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing solution uses the nRF7000 IC for Wi-Fi scanning and an nRF91 Series SiP for cellular communication to Nordic’s nRF Cloud. Instead of relying on traditional methods like cell towers or satellite signals, SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing scans the signals from nearby Wi-Fi access points to accurately determine a tracker’s location. This enables a location accuracy that is better than cellular-based but less accurate than GNSS, while being more power-efficient than GNSS and almost as power-efficient as cellular-based.

“Nordic’s dedication to low power wireless technology enables us to provide highly efficient solutions for numerous IoT applications,” says Kjetil Holstad, EVP Strategy & Product Management at Nordic Semiconductor. “This focus culminates in a fusion of Wi-Fi locationing from the nRF7000 with the cellular and GNSS capabilities of the nRF91 Series SiP. Customers now need to come to just one place for a comprehensive, low power locationing solution and world-class technical support. This streamlines the process and saves them significant time and money.”

“The launch of the nRF7000 IC makes the Nordic SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing solution best-in-class,” explains Finn Boetius, Product Marketing Engineer at Nordic Semiconductor. “Competing solutions tend to use general-purpose Wi-Fi ICs for Wi-Fi locationing. These are usually oversized and not optimized for this specific use case. This makes them both more expensive and more power-hungry.

“The Nordic locationing solution allows a trade-off between position accuracy and power consumption,” continues Boetius. “In situations where high position precision is needed, GNSS is the best option. But if GNSS is unavailable or only a very rough location is needed, you can use cell-based locationing and save battery life; this will be accurate enough to tell you in which neighborhood your device is. If you’re still without GNSS and need more, accurate information, you include Wi-Fi information at the cost of a little more power. This will be accurate enough to tell you in which house the device is located.”

Single development environment from a single vendor

Nordic’s SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing solution is supported by the nRF Connect SDK, the company’s single software development environment. When used in conjunction with Nordic’s nRF Cloud Services, it enables effortless over-the-air updates for application, middleware, and/or modem firmware while providing a secure and reliable update procedure.

“If you run into technical problems on a project, dealing with multiple vendors can create a massive technical support headache,” says Ville-Veikko Helppi, Product Director Cloud Solutions at Nordic Semiconductor. “That multi-vendor headache is eliminated with Nordic’s one-stop-shop solution.”

Hardware availability

The nRF9160 SiP and nRF7000 IC combine to make a compact, power-efficient Wi-Fi, cellular IoT, and GNSS locationing solution. To help developers get started on IoT end-products using this technology, Nordic has launched the nRF7002 EK (Evaluation Kit). The EK is supplied in an Arduino shield form factor and can easily be added to an nRF9160 DK (Development Kit).

The nRF7000 Wi-Fi Companion IC and the nRF7002 EK are available now through Nordic’s distribution partners.

On 17 January 2024 Instrumentation Live and Electronics Live will come together for the very first time at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham. The one-day table top exhibitions will present the very best tech under one roof, making it an unmissable day for networking to kick off 2024…

Instrumentation Live, sponsored by IndySoft, is coming to the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 17 January 2024. This brand new table top event is the ideal platform for showcasing your latest technology in the fields of test, measurement and control. The free-to-attend event aims to attract key decision makers that are looking to source the latest products and solutions and stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

Why visit?

Visitors benefit from the unique opportunity to see all of the instrumentation market leaders under one roof, while exhibitors enjoy an incredible ROI from the highly-targeted and relevant crowd that the event will attract. Exhibitors already signed up to be at the event include Michell Instruments, Micro-Epsilon, ION Science, POWTechnology, Calex Electronics, Trafag, Dewesoft, Asset Instruments Engineering, Luso Electronics, Rheintacho, D.A.T.S., Status Instruments, Winters Instruments; Sensing Innovation Leadership Council;Alphasense; Magnaflux; Mettler Toledo; Display Technology; Indysoft; GI Systems; Acoustic Camera; Strainsense and European Springs and Pressings.

With market-leading companies exhibiting at the event and co-location with Electronics Live there are lots of reasons to visit the event. The exhibition enables visitors to source cutting-edge innovations and knowledge from industry experts. Attendees can also forge valuable connections and do business with prospective clients face-to-face.

The day will also see a series of seminars covering the latest and hottest topics in the sector. More information about the seminars will be announced soon.

Why exhibit?

Got new products and solutions that you want to showcase? Instrumentation Live is an ideal platform to launch your innovations to the UK market. The exhibition will attract a highly engaged and focused audience and  serves as the ideal opportunity to strengthen existing business relationships and secure new connections. And with the 2024 exhibition joining forces with Electronics Live, there will be more opportunities to network than ever before. What’s more, Instrumentation Live receives extensive coverage in a number of industry publications – meaning that all of our exhibitors do too. The NCC will be the place for your test, measurement, control and electronic needs come 17 January 2024.

Celebrate 40 years of CIE at Electronics Live

Electronics Live will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of electronics magazine CIE (Components in Electronics). On the evening of 17 January 2024 there will be a three course meal, entertainment and a special guest to honour one of the most important publications in the electronics sector.

Find out more

Please visit www.instrumentationlive.co.uk to find out more about this exciting new event. Alternatively, to find out more about exhibiting at Instrumentation Live, please contact Louise Tiller by emailing ltiller@datateam.co.uk. To find out more about exhibiting at Electronics Live or attending the evening event, please contact Harriet Campbell by emailing HCampbell@cieonline.co.uk.

Industrial automation is no longer imaginable today without robots. Our VISOR^® Robotic vision sensor acts as the robot’s “eye” and is used worldwide in image-guided robotics applications.

Everything in view, everything under control – the vision sensor for robotics applications

The VISOR^® Robotic is part of the extensive VISOR® vision sensor family. With its five fast and robust detection methods for locating components, it represents the perfect solution for a wide variety of automation tasks. With the integrated Target Mark 3D technology, 3D object poses are determined in the shortest possible time. Thanks to the fully automatable and flexible calibration methods, both stationary and mounting on the robot arm are possible.

In addition to its robotic functions, the VISOR^® Robotic offers all inspection, measurement, and identification functions of the VISOR® framework.

Packed in a robust, compact housing, the vision sensor can capture images up to 5 megapixels. The evaluation of the results takes place directly in the camera, an additional PC is not required. With this range of functions and ease of use, the VISOR^® Robotic is a leader on the market for 2D vision applications.

A combination of 2D image-guided robotics and precise, integrated distance measurement

The VISOR^® Robotic +Z combines a vision sensor for robotics and the function of a distance sensor in a single device. This combination enables the functionalities of the VISOR® Robotic to be expanded by providing precise depth information. The distance measurement is based on triangulation and expands SensoPart’s product portfolio in the field of triangulation sensors – previously limited to a range of 1000 mm – to an extended range of 150-2500 mm.

The integrated projection laser ensures reliable detection of variable distances, which are precisely evaluated by the VISOR^® Robotic and transmitted directly to the robot controller. This proves to be particularly advantageous in the automotive industry. Here, the removal of body parts from load carriers plays an important role in the production process. In this application, the VISOR® Robotic +Z results in a significant reduction in the cycle time on the one hand and increased precision on the other. Thanks to the integrated distance measurement, the VISOR® can transmit the exact distance to the robot, which allows the robot to approach at accelerated speed and very precisely.

The VISOR^® Robotic +Z presents a combined solution that combines the strengths of 2D vision-guided robotics with precise distance measurement for large distances.

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Tektronix, Inc, a leading provider in test and measurement solutions, today announced the introduction of an open-source Python instrument driver package. Available free of charge, the package provides a native Python user experience for instrument automation. With integration into daily workflows and utilizing it with a preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE), customers can now experience the power of auto-complete, precise type hinting, comprehensive built-in help, real-time syntax checking and enhanced debugging capabilities, resulting in unparalleled capabilities for seamless instrument automation. The open-source Python driver package is designed to work across a wide range of Tektronix and Keithley devices to facilitate ongoing development and updates, ensuring users in the test and measurement space have access to the latest features and improvements.

“Python is the largest and fastest growing language of choice among test automation engineers, and we aim to make them more productive and efficient with Pythonic development tools and code reuse,” says Rick Kuhlman, GM, Portfolio Software. “Our product’s free, open-source nature is meant to encourage collaboration and customization. Users have the freedom to tailor the software to their specific needs, share improvements with our community and benefit from the collective knowledge and contributions of a global network of developers.”

Automation normally involves learning and using dated string-based command APIs with shortcomings such as instrument-specific command sets, guess-and-check syntax checking and low-visibility debugging. Now, with a single-line, seconds-long installation, users get Python auto completion, type hinting and real-time syntax checking — all free and open source. The package has become an integral part of the Tektronix development pipeline and quality processes, and Tektronix is using the same powerful tools internally to ensure an additional layer of quality and scrutiny is paid to the technology on an ongoing basis.

“We designed these drivers with simplicity in mind,” shares Kuhlman. “Featuring a quick install with no prerequisites or unnecessary dependencies. In contrast to competitors who often require users to install and use a maze of additional driver software and interface layers, it’s now extremely easy to get up and running.”

The driver package, called tm_devices, is now available globally via the Python Package Index (PyPI) at pypi.org/project/tm-devices. For more details on the tm_devices open-source Python driver package, visit Tek.com.

The international space community prepares to meet at ICC Belfast for the UK Space Conference 2023, from 21 – 23 November, where Rohde & Schwarz will present its portfolio of high-performing solutions for the development, production and quality assurance of satellite communications and payload testing applications.

Satellite communication systems must cover a diverse set of requirements in direct broadcast, wireless communications and remote sensing applications, operate reliably 24/7 with multi-decade system longevity, and be thoroughly tested to ensure a quality of service over the life cycle of the satellite.

Visitors to the Rohde & Schwarz stand will experience state-of-the-art solutions that address these industry challenges. These include the R&S ZNA low-noise vector network analyser, R&S SMW200 configurable vector signal generator, R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyser, and the R&S GSACSM signal monitoring solution for multi-device spectrum monitoring and satellite antenna testing, all trusted reference instruments of laboratories at the forefront of research worldwide.

Rohde & Schwarz experts will demonstrate how these solutions can help prepare systems for a life in space. The portfolio contains test solutions suitable for equipment both on the ground and on-board space vehicles. Highlighted applications include ground stations and ground terminals, positioning and navigation systems, satellite components and payloads, small satellites, and transmit/receive modules and antennas.

The Vector Network Analyser

The R&S ZNA vector network analyser combines excellent RF performance with a wide range of software features. The configurable hardware concept allows users to specify multiple low-noise sources, receivers, pulse modulators, and pulse generators. The convenient user interface and powerful features make characterising passive and active devices easy. Two- and four-port models are available and the frequency range extends from 10 MHz to a maximum of 67 GHz.

Vector Signal Generator

The R&S SMW200A vector signal generator supports single-path and dual-path operation, covering the signal range up to 67 GHz and 44 GHz respectively in each mode. It can also be configured for multichannel MIMO receiver testing up to 8×8 channels. The R&S SMW200 can generate signals for all major digital communications standards and is also used for advanced GNSS and radar testing.

Signal and Spectrum Analyser

The high-performance R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyser has a wide internal analysis bandwidth for use with wideband components and communications systems. With extremely low phase noise and excellent sensitivity, the analyser has internal analysis bandwidth of 8.3GHz, real-time analysis bandwidth of 800 MHz, and high dynamic range. Its integrated SCPI recorder simplifies code generation to boost user productivity.

Signal Monitoring System

The R&S GSACSM communication monitoring system is a SATMON software solution for remote spectrum monitoring and signal analysis. By providing classic spectrum analyser functions, trapping systems, and advanced signal detection and identification algorithms, this high-performance instrument handles multi-device spectrum monitoring, radiated power monitoring for antenna signals, and VSAT, SCPC signals, CID, and under-carrier signals. The system also comes with an API for software remote control.

For more information on the event, please visit: https://www.spaceconference.co.uk/

For more information on satellite testing solutions from Rohde & Schwarz, please visit: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/solutions/test-and-measurement/aerospace-defense/satellite-test/satellite-testing-overview/satellite-overview_233626.html

Wireless telemetry systems are becoming increasingly important for plant-wide monitoring and control applications, as cabling cost and the disruption caused by the associated installation and maintenance work become prohibitive. However, site managers often have difficulty knowing what type of system they need and how to manage network traffic. Here Ian McNeilage, engineering manager at wireless telemetry specialist Omniflex, explains the differences between simple master-slave and multi-point wireless systems and how to manage traffic and disruptions in multi-point networks.

Wireless telemetry systems are becoming increasingly popular in a range of industrial sectors. In highly regulated industries, such as nuclear, petrochemical or oil and gas, laying cables for data monitoring applications is not always feasible because of strict regulations and the extensive planning permissions required. Here, wireless communication systems can help facility managers retrieve and manage critical data from the field wirelessly, safely and efficiently.

Wireless communication technology is also becoming increasingly beneficial for utility providers that connect to electrical, water and gas meters and gather data for billing and control purposes. And that is not the only way utilities providers are taking advantage of wireless systems, with them also making an impact in reservoir water pump monitoring and control applications where geographical considerations and prohibitive cost rule out using wired monitoring and control systems.

Types of wireless telemetry systems

There are two fundamental types of wireless networks. The first is a classic master-slave system, typically used when communicating with a top-end system like a SCADA system. The simplicity of these systems makes them easy to manage over a network as you get no signal clashes between devices.

Alternatively, you can get multi-point wireless systems that operate in a peer-to-peer manner and report by exception. Multi-point systems like this are common in applications where you have multiple devices communicating over a large area, instead of reporting to a central point like a SCADA. For example, a reservoir and pump system with several dispersed devices across a site that must communicate with each other.

In these systems, it is possible that multiple nodes will try to communicate with each other simultaneously and cause a signal collision that results in neither signal reaching their destination. The only way the node knows its signal didn’t reach its destination is if it doesn’t get the short acknowledgement message back from the other end.

Managing multi-point wireless traffic

To minimise clashes, these multi-point systems should use carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) protocols that allow all the nodes on the network to listen to the traffic and wait for a gap to send a signal. However, even with CSMA in operation, it is possible that multiple nodes may try to send a signal in the same gap in traffic and create a clash. In these cases, the system should then implement a backoff and retry mechanism.

Retry timings should be randomised as fixed timings are more likely to cause subsequent clashes. Furthermore, it best to set a retry limit of between three and five attempts as any more attempts than that are just needlessly blocking up the network while draining the nodes’ power supply.

Another way of minimising potential clashes is by ensuring there is not an excessive amount of nodes on a network. The more nodes you have, the more likely it is that signal clashes will occur. An effective wireless telemetry partner can advise on the optimal number of nodes for a given network, but as a general rule it is best not to exceed a dozen nodes to help keep traffic manageable.

For example, Omniflex delivers wireless telemetry systems for a wide range of industrial sectors, including utilities, mining, petrochemical, oil and gas and nuclear. It can provide either a simple master-slave system or a multi-point system depending on the given application and advise on network setup. Furthermore, its technology has been optimised to ensure reliable data traffic so any disruptions are minimised.

Omniflex’s wireless protocols contain an inbuilt digipeating feature, which solves the issue of having two devices wanting to communicate with one another when they cannot communicate directly because of lack of line of sight.

For example, node A wants to send a signal to node B where they both have network addresses but are either too far apart or out of line of sight. Here, we add a node C in a high point between them to relay the signal. Then, thanks to the digipeating address being ingrained in the message as part of the protocol, node C automatically knows to relay the signal it receives.

To find out more about Omniflex’s wireless telemetry offering, download its wireless sector overview for free here: www.omniflex.com/pub/downloads/omn264-omniflex-wireless-remote-monitoring-and-control-sector-overview-web.pdf.

Renesas Electronics Corporation has laid out plans for its next-generation system on chips (SoCs) and microcontrollers (MCUs) targeting all major applications across the automotive digital domain.

Renesas provided advance information about its fifth-generation R-Car SoC for high-performance applications with advanced in-package chiplet integration technology, which will provide automotive engineers greater flexibility to customize their designs. For example, if more AI performance is required in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), engineers will have the capability to integrate AI accelerators into a single chip.

The company also shared its plans for two forthcoming MCU product advancements in the next-generation R-Car family. One is a new crossover MCU series designed to deliver the high performance required for domain and zone electronic control units (ECU) in next-generation E/E architectures in automobiles. These MCUs are expected to close the performance gap between traditional MCUs and the advanced R-Car SoCs. Secondly, the company announced plans to introduce a separate MCU platform tailored for the vehicle control market. Both of these MCUs will be powered by Arm® architectures and are set to become an integral part of the industry-leading R-Car family, offering complete scalable options and software reusability for automotive engineers.

As part of its roadmap, Renesas plans to offer a virtual software development environment that aligns with the auto industry’s move toward shift left approach, as this practice is widely known. These software tools will allow customers to design and test software earlier in the development process.

“This roadmap comes after years of collaboration and discussions with Tier 1 and OEM customers,” said Vivek Bhan, Senior Vice President, Co-General Manager of High Performance Computing, Analog and Power Solutions Group at Renesas. “What our customers have been telling us is that they need to be able to accelerate development without compromising quality. This means they must design and verify their software even before hardware arrives. We will help them realize this goal by continuing to invest in shift left and software-first innovations, deploying new scalable embedded processors, and bolstering our vast network of development tools.”

Fifth-Generation R-Car SoC Platform

Until the fourth generation, the R-Car SoCs were designed for specific use cases, such as ADAS/Autonomous Driving that requires high AI performance, and gateway solutions with enhanced communication capabilities. Renesas’ fifth-generation R-Car SoC will incorporate chiplet technology to create a flexible platform that can be customized to meet various requirements for each use case. The new platform will offer multiple processor sets from entry-level to higher-end models, and can integrate a variety of IP such as AI accelerators and IP by partners and customers into a single package. This will give users the option to customize designs according to their needs.

Two New Arm-based MCU Platforms for Vehicle Control Applications

As E/E architecture in vehicles continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important for domain control units (DCUs) and zone control units to handle both high computing performance and real-time processing. Renesas addresses this challenge by developing an Arm-based 32-bit crossover R-Car MCU platform with built-in NVM (Non Volatile Memory) that can deliver higher performance than traditional MCUs currently offer. Moreover, to build upon the success achieved by the RH850 Family MCUs, Renesas is also extending its vehicle control portfolio with a new R-Car MCU series, which will be also powered by Arm. This means for the first time, automotive system developers will be able to take advantage of the software and vast eco-system of Arm by using these new MCUs to build powertrain, body control, chassis and instrument cluster systems. This expansion will allow Renesas to standardize IP between MCUs and SoCs, thus increasing software usability and preserving engineering investments for its customers.

Renesas plans to release new products subsequently from 2024 onward, following this roadmap. 

Software Development Environment

As automotive software grows in size and complexity, the conventional approach of using hardware for software design is becoming outdated due to its lengthy production process.

Renesas is already pioneering a virtual development environment for application software, offering advanced debugging and evaluation tools to analyze and evaluate software performance. Renesas will provide these tools for next generation processors from 1Q 2024. This allows developers to accelerate their software development efforts even before prototypes of the next-generation devices are accessible, enabling them to bring their products to market more rapidly. 

When SENSOR+TEST starts again in Nuremberg from June 11 to 13, 2024, there will be a very special highlight with the new “Calibration Area”. Under the motto “Innovative Calibration”, numerous exhibitors will present innovations for the calibration of sensors and measuring technology in a compact area. The focus will be on digital concepts and the challenges of calibration.

The topic of “calibration” is currently at the top of most companies’ to-do lists. As the number of sensors and measuring points increases, the use of modern digital and automated calibration concepts is becoming a decisive competitive factor for the entire technical industry.

During SENSOR+TEST 2024, visitors will experience the fascinating world of calibration up close. At the “Calibration Area”, exhibitors will present their latest and reliable applications and services. Everyone from calibration laboratories to renowned institutions will be represented.

But the “Calibration Area” is more than just an attractive joint stand or individual stands. In combination with an open Technology Forum, it is the ideal platform for the innovation dialog between manufacturers, calibration service providers and users.

In the morning, the Technology Forum offers an exciting program with best-practice lectures in which exhibitors present their proven applications. In the afternoon, visitors can expect top-class tutorials and special sessions in which they can learn more about the importance, strategies and the digital future of calibration. Hot topics: the International System of Units (SI), traceability and measurement uncertainty, proven calibration strategies in various fields, current developments and challenges in calibration – including digitally networked measurement systems, quantum-based and cognitive sensors and measurement systems. The international status of technological development and regulation will also be presented. A special highlight is the topic of “Digital Calibration Certificate”.

Renowned institutions such as PTB, NIST, Fraunhofer, VDI/VDE-GMA, Leibniz-IPHT, BIPM, TU Darmstadt share their expertise with the visitors, who can thus benefit from an enormous expert know-how and make important contacts for their projects.

Further information on the SENSOR+TEST can be found at www.sensor-test.com.