Test and Measurement

World Magnetics and Variohm work round the clock to fulfil increased demand for ventilator pressure switches

World Magnetics has for many years been actively involved in the supply of its DesignFlex brand pressure and vacuum switching products for medical markets including mechanical filtration and ventilation equipment. Recently the leading US manufacturer has been working round the clock to fulfil large volume orders to meet the significantly …

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Pre-Switch presents step-by-step sequence to show AI-optimised soft-switching achieving 99 per cent operational efficiency in 200kW inverter

Pre-Switch has released a demonstration and full explanation of its CleanWave200 inverter reference. An animated sequence of 20 1µs screen captures illustrates the Pre-Switch AI actively learning from initial start-up with unknown conditions, then subsequently optimising and adjusting the timing necessary to ensure that a PWM input generates a current ramp …

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Powelectrics IoT technology is helping RSPB Lodmoor provide ideal habitat for Weymouth Waders

Powelectrics is delighted to be working with The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), helping in its valuable work to protect birds and the wider environment. Founded in 1889, it is now largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, working predominantly in the UK, but also with partners across …

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Tiny pressure scanner makes big impact on efficiency

Improving efficiency is a top priority for most companies, none more so, than the energy sector. A tiny pressure scanner is helping to make big improvements for wind turbine manufacturers as the seek to capture energy more efficiently. EvoScann P16-A pressure scanner is so small that it can fit inside …

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Yokogawa acquires Fluid Imaging Technologies

Yokogawa has acquired Fluid Imaging Technologies. Fluid Imaging Technologies possesses advanced technologies and know-how in the analysis of cells and other types of particles suspended in liquid media, and specialises in the development, manufacturing, and sale of flow imaging instrumentation used to perform particle analysis. With Fluid Imaging Technologies as …

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Vaisala takes its world-leading humidity measurements to the cloud

Vaisala has introduced a new cloud-based Vaisala Jade Smart Cloud system for professionals who want to access high-quality measurement data anywhere, at any time. The data can be viewed on the go; on a mobile device, such as mobile phone or tablet, and on a pc or laptop. The Jade …

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Sense accelerates instrument-free molecular diagnostic test for COVID-19

Sense Biodetection has today announced an accelerated programme to launch the world’s first instrument-free, point-of-care molecular diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Sense is partnering closely with Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company and leading global medical device innovator, developer and manufacturer, to scale-up production of its …

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Omron MOSFET relay minimises leakage for maximum test accuracy

In a world first for semiconductor and other test equipment, Omron Electronic Components Europe has created a MOSFET relay module that minimised leakage current. With a unique T- circuit structure, the Omron G3VM-21MT offers an exceptionally low leakage current of just 1pA (pico-Amp) or less, giving accurate measurements in all …

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Powelectrics introduce EGE IGEX20Pa-type proximity switches for temperatures down to -60°C

Powelectrics offer 30 years’ sensor experience and supply sensors from over 100 reputable manufacturers. For that whole period, Powelectrics have been UK distributor for EGE high quality flow controllers, infrared, opto and ultrasonic sensors, capacitive proximity switches, light barriers and inductive proximity switches. Always at the forefront to technology, EGE …

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Analog Devices takes action to support customers during COVID-19 pandemic

Analog Devices has announced a series of actions to support the global response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by expediting production of its healthcare technologies that can help fight COVID-19. These include critical measurement and control technologies that are used in medical equipment essential for diagnostics and treatment for COVID-19 …

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