ABB optimizes efficient water usage and treatment with launch of new analytical transmitter

The AWT420 opens up new opportunities for water quality measurement in utility and industrial applications. ABB has expanded its digital analytical measurement range of solutions with the launch of the AWT420 transmitter.   The new four-wire, dual channel analytical transmitter measures multiple parameters in a single device, optimizing process performance for …

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Sherborne Sensors

Sherborne Sensors is an established, innovative company based in ‘transducer valley’ in Hampshire, UK with a strong global customer base. Sherborne Sensors’ core operations focus on the design and manufacture of precision Accelerometers, Inclinometers, and Load Cells. Our products enjoy unsurpassed industry standing for ultra-reliability and long-life precision in critical …

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Lifting is going wireless

New wireless control technologies are being adopted by manufacturers and users of cranes and other lifting equipment. Tony Ingham of Sensor Technology Ltd explains the advantages and looks at how the field is developing. Most of us find it odd to look back five or ten years to when our …

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New low cost range of safe and hazardous area pressure transmitters

The AMO M10 is a new low cost industrial pressure transmitter designed for general purpose pressure measurement. This sensor is rugged and durable, providing accurate measurement even under harsh conditions, available in gauge, absolute and sealed gauge versions. The MPM489 model is the ATEX approved version certified to ATEX Exia IIC …

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Casella’s VAPex Sampling Pump wins New Product of the Year award

Casella, air sampling, noise and vibration specialist, has won Occupational Health and Safety’s 2019 ‘New Product of the Year Award’ for its VAPex Personal Low Flow Sampling Pump. Casella’s VAPex Personal Low Flow Sampling Pump was selected as the best new product in the Industrial Hygiene: Air Sampling category by …

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Load sensing bearings with fibre optic sensors designed to speed up product development

SKF has released the world’s first commercial load sensing bearing based on its proprietary fibre optic sensing technology. A technology, as earlier announced, being part of a long term strategic technical product development. The first product streamlines the creation of rotating products such as pumps, using angular contact ball bearings. In it …

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MTS expands presence in wind energy and aerospace markets through acquisition of Danish engineering firm

MTS Systems Corporation has acquired the operating entities of R&D, including R&D Test Systems, R&D Engineering, R&D Steel, R&D Prague, RGDK Engineering Private Limited and R&D Tools and Structures (collectively, “R&D”). R&D brings the following to the MTS portfolio: Significantly expands MTS Test & Simulation technology base and market presence …

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Bosch puts 5G machines in pole position

5G is coming. The new communications standard accelerates the internet of things and boosts Industry 4.0. Control systems and sensors of the kind built into facilities, machinery, and logistics chains stand to gain from this fast, reliable real-time wireless data transfer. Preparing machines for state-of-the-art communication involves making them 5G-capable. …

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How the latest electronics have impacted the automotive evolution

The automotive industry has been thriving for many years and is one of the highest demanding markets. The automotive industry is a term that covers all aspects of motor vehicles – such as the design, development, marketing, manufacturing and selling of the vehicles itself. With thanks to the latest electronics, …

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UK aerospace businesses grow R&D spending by more than any other sector

The UK aerospace industry has grown its R&D spending by more than any other sector, the latest ONS data has revealed. Aerospace businesses increased their spending on research and development by £210m, according to the latest statistics for 2018 released last week. This was a rise of 14%, taking total …

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