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Leak-free O2 sensor from Alphasense prevents instrument failures due to sensor leakage

Alphasense, the UK-based manufacturer of sensors for air quality monitoring and safety gas detection, has implemented design changes to its O2-A2 and O2-A3 oxygen sensors which sees both models now being guaranteed 100% leak free. The new leak-free design delivers a step-change in high-temperature and humidity resistance, providing customers with …

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Alphasense launches new compact sensor for portable devices

Alphasense, the UK-based manufacturer of sensors for air quality monitoring and safety gas detection, has launched a compact new sensor format for portable devices. The smaller, thinner, and lighter H-Series sensor is compatible with 1-Series sensors from other manufacturers and is available for 9 target gases. The introduction of the …

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Alphasense to debut innovative new product lines alongside proven favourites at Sensor + Test 2023

Alphasense, the UK-based manufacturer of gas and particulate sensors for air quality and gas safety, will be showcasing a number of new sensor products alongside its legacy portfolio at Sensor + Test 2023. The Alphasense team will be at Stand 205 in Hall 1 displaying some of the fruits of …

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Increased demand for air quality improvements leads to investment in Alphasense OPC production

Alphasense, the UK-based manufacturer of sensors for air quality monitoring and gas detection, has increased its production capacity, automated elements of calibration and upgraded software for its Optical Particle Counter (OPC) products to meet rising industry demand. Since the launch of the latest iterations of its OPC-N3 and OPC-R2 products …

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Alphasense expands team and streamlines processes to drive excellence in customer experience

Alphasense, the industry-leading manufacturer of sensors for air quality monitoring and gas detection, has recently invested in its customer services team, internal processes and supporting systems as part of several changes across the business. Since its acquisition by AMETEK in December 2021 and its subsequent designation as AMETEK MOCON’s ‘Global …

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Alphasense announced as sponsor of the 2023 Instrumentation Excellence Awards

Alphasense Ametek has been announced as the latest sponsor of the Instrumentation Excellence Awards. Alphasense was founded in 1996 in response to industry demand for better quality gas sensors and a higher level of customer support. Twenty-five years later, the company still continues to push the boundaries in gas sensor …

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Alphasense joins the AMETEK family

Alphasense, the Essex-based gas sensor manufacturer, is delighted to announce its acquisition by AMETEK, the global leader in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Founded in 1996 and celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Alphasense will continue to operate from the company’s head office and manufacturing facility in Braintree, Essex. Alphasense’s …

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Low-cost air quality monitors inspire Scottish schoolchildren

Clean Air Day (17th June) was marked by hundreds of events across the United Kingdom. For example, Fife Council and sustainability consultancy, Ricardo, provided three Scottish classes with education packs that enable children to conduct air quality monitoring in order to better understand the issue. Each pack contains a nitrogen …

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‘Praxis/Handheld’ air quality monitor selected to map Oxford air

A new, handheld device from air quality specialist South Coast Science has been instrumental in pinpointing variation in air quality across Oxford. OxAir, a partnership of independent experts dedicated to monitoring the quality of air in Oxford, selected the handheld monitor to fulfil their mission of measuring air pollution from …

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