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New FIA rules set to increase demand for innovative components

With the focus on enhancing active aerodynamics, increased battery power and hybrid power unit efficiency, agility, increased safety, and the use of 100% sustainable fuels, engineering teams sketching designs for 2026 F1 cars will be making significant changes. In anticipation of this new...

How sensors optimise precision and safety on transport manufacturing lines

In a transport manufacturing line, various sensors are used throughout the assembly process to ensure precision, quality control and safety. These include: Force sensors to measure the force applied to an object or surface. They can be used to monitor the force exerted during assembly...

Load cells in smart retail applications

Checkout free shopping experiences Stores such as Amazon Go and Tesco GetGo operate without human cashiers or checkout counters, using Just Walk Out technology to enable the consumer to enter, pick up the items they want, and leave without going through a traditional checkout process. Load...

Why sensors are key to industrial automation

To keep the automated processes operational, a number of different technologies are used, including sensors. Sensors play a crucial role by detecting and measuring a variety of parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, flow rate, motion, and position. They convert physical signals into...

Pressure sensors in transport applications

Common applications of pressure sensors Examples include: Engine and exhaust systems: to monitor parameters such as intake manifold pressure and exhaust gas pressure, providing valuable data for engine control units to optimise fuel injection and emission control systems. Brake systems:...

More efficiency in agriculture

  The importance of seed placement Accurate seed placement is a fundamental aspect of successful crop production. Traditional seeding methods often rely on approximate calculations or manual adjustments, resulting in inconsistent seed spacing, uneven germination and lower overall yield....