Test and Measurement

Creating a Standard Light Source for improved temperature measurements on gas turbines

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), in collaboration with Sensor Coating Systems (SCS) have successfully developed a standard light source (SLS) for verification of a temperature mapping device. Sensor Coating Systems, looking to reduce the temperature measurement uncertainties of their thermal history technology, approached NPL for help. Their technology consists …

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The importance of accreditation

Accreditation is important for laboratories – it provides the marketplace confidence that your laboratory has a well-established quality management system producing reliable and competent test and calibration results. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation (PJLA), headquartered in the US, provides global accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories. An MRA Signatory of the …

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AES Precision ensures high quality components with Trimos height gauge

Precision turned parts manufacturer AES Precision has invested in a Trimos V5 height gauge from Bowers Group to ensure quality of components used in the medical, defence, aerospace, automotive and electronics industries. Based in Ashford, Kent, AES Precision produce complex, high precision components used by some of the largest manufacturing and …

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MTS Board appoints Randy Martinez interim CEO

MTS has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Randy J. Martinez as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2020. Mr. Martinez, a seasoned executive who has served as an independent director on the Company’s Board since March 2014, will succeed Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves, …

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Bridgelux develops a new metric to quantify the naturalness of light

Bridgelux has announced development of a new metric to enable objective comparisons of light sources to natural light.  With the growing market interest in human-centric lighting, the question of “naturalness” of light source spectra is becoming a frequently asked question.  Standard lighting quality metrics such as CRI and TM-30 do …

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ABB TechTalks offer a world of measurement know-how

ABB Measurement and Analytics has launched TechTalks, a range of online learning resources for anyone needing to know more about measurement technologies and devices. Featuring on demand webinars, video tutorials and a catalogue of over 70 online courses, TechTalks is a free to use remote learning hub for anyone who …

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Smart patrol robots built with Advantech’s UNO-2484G edge gateway deployed to fight coronavirus

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Shenhao Technology Co has deployed smart robots that use Advantech technology to monitor body temperature and conduct identity detection in schools, banks, and other public places. Shenhao, a leading provider of IoT products and solutions aimed at smart city applications, offers a smart patrol robot …

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Tiny flow probe launched to automotive market

When it comes to efficiency, the smallest details can have the biggest impact. None more so than a tiny flow probe created by German flow probe manufacturer, Vectoflow. The probe has been designed to measure flow measurements in automotive radiators.  With a 10 mm height and 1.6 mm Kiel head …

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New eddy current testing instruments for non destructive testing training centre

For years Rohmann has been working closely with training institutions. This has ranged from common research projects with universities in the field of non-destructive testing by eddy current up to visits from apprentices and university students at the company’s headquarters in Frankenthal. It is important for Rohmann to demonstrate the …

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Digital launch of the new 3D measuring systems

GOM is breaking new ground with the Digital Days: Every Tuesday in May 2020, the company introduces the latest solutions for optical 3D metrology. The products have been continuously developed in line with customer needs and support a wide range of industries using optical 3D metrology. The series of Digital …

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