Scottish Engineering Symbol's Sonata
National landmark becomes a work of art UK - Glasgow's iconic landmark, the Finnieston Crane, has inspired world-renowned artist Bill Fontana to create a unique work of art, transforming the crane into a musical instrument. By using a Type 4370 charge accelerometer, Type 2635 charge amplifier and 30 meters of cable, supplied by Bruel Kjaer, Bill can reveal sounds from deep within the crane's...
Read More »High-Temperature Accelerometers suit gas turbine applications.
Ideal for Vibration Measurement on Gas Turbines Depew, NY - IMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., announces the immediate availability of its new and improved high temperature accelerometers for vibration measurement in gas turbines in areas of up to 900-°F (482°C). Vibration monitoring of gas turbines provides critical information to diagnose potential problems, leading to...
Read More »Triaxial Shock Accelerometer is available with 60,000 G range.
Supplied with integral cable with options of pigtails or connector termination for use with bridge conditioners, PCB-® Model 3503A1060KG has 60,000 G measuring range and minimum zero-shift after shock. Piezoresistive triaxial shock accelerometer contains 3 silicon MEMS sensing elements and features 45° package orientation, with DC response, damping, and mechanical stops for over-range...
Read More »MEMS Piezoresistive Shock Accelerometers include 2000 G model.
With damping that reduces resonance amplification and mechanical stops for over-range protection, Model 3991A112KG 2000 G, MEMS, piezoresistive shock accelerometer offers survivability to over-range, minimum zero-shift after shock, and bridge resistance. Measurement rangesÃ- of 20,000 and 60,000 G are available, andÃÂ products are designed as drop-in mechanical replacements for legacy...
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Comparing Casting Processes
This white paper compares and contrasts common casting processes.
Read More »STMicroelectronics and PNI Sensors are Selected for Nintendo's Wii U
Geneva and Santa Rosa - STMicroelectronics (STM), the world’s leading MEMS manufacturer, and PNI Sensor Corporation, the U.S.- based geomagnetic-sensor manufacturer, today announced that Nintendo Co., Ltd. has adopted an advanced sensor solution for Nintendo's newly launched Wii UTM that includes sensors from ST and PNI. PNI's 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, based on proprietary magneto-inductive...
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Ishibashi Tests Wind Gearboxes with PULSE
DENMARK - Japan's largest wind turbine gearbox manufacturer Ishibashi faces a familiar challenge in manufacturing wind turbine gearboxes - ensuring the reliability and longevity that is critical to their customer's return on investment. At the core of Ishibashi's testing procedure is BrÃ-¼el & Kjær's PULSE analyzer and - following the acquisition of their first system in 1998 - the...
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STMicroelectronics Unveils Ultra-Compact 3-Axis Accelerometer with Embedded Microcontroller for Advanced Motion-Recognition Capabilities and Sensor Hub
Smart sensor packs motion sensing and intelligence into 9 mm3 Geneva - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world's top manufacturer of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)[1], today announced details of a miniature smart sensor that combines a 3-axis accelerometer with an embedded...
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Portable Vibration Measurement System features 16 g range.
Suitable for low-to-medium frequency vibration applications, VibraScout™ combines USB triaxial DC response accelerometer, 15 ft 4-pin to USB cable assembly, VibraScout™ Data Acquisition Software, and VibraScout Post Processor software. Variable capacitance accelerometer operates from 3.8–6.0 Vdc withÃ- low-end frequency response down to DC (0 Hz) and upper frequency range of 1,100 Hz....
Read More »Wicentric's Bluetooth Solutions Enable Vital Signs Monitoring Demo
SAN DIEGO - Wicentric, Inc., a leading provider of Bluetooth software solutions, today announced Analog Devices is using Wicentric's exactLE(TM) Stack and Profiles, a comprehensive protocol stack and profile solution for Bluetooth Smart devices, in a vital signs monitoring demonstration at electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany. The demonstration shows four body-worn Bluetooth low energy sensors...
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High Temp Accelerometer operates in wet and acidic environments.
Ideal for rugged, wet, and acidic environments DEPEW, NY - IMI-Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc. and the world's largest manufacturer of industrial vibration monitoring instrumentation, announced the immediate availability of its low cost, high temperature ICP-® accelerometer model HT602D01. This sensor model is ideal for vibration measurements in higher temperature applications,...
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Innovative Dampney Coating Systems Suit Even the Most Specialized Applications
Dampney's high performance coating systems provide protection against extreme weather, chemicals, and corrosive environments for atmospheric, immersion, and underground applications. Check out the video to learn more.
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