Technical Blog Archive

  What is a force sensor? A force sensor often consists of two parts. On the one hand, it has a spring body that is deformed by the force to be measured. On the other hand, there is a device for measuring the deformation. Different types of force sensors: S- type force...

A temperature probe can be defined as a type of sensor which is used to measure temperature. A temperature probe works by monitoring the change in resistance of the given area: solid, liquid or gas and converting it into a usable format for the operator. A temperature probe measures temperature...

According to the International Energy Authority, hydrogen is one of the key pillars of decarbonising the global energy system. While the vast majority of hydrogen currently used is produced by reforming fossil fuels, there is growing interest across a number of industries, including transport, in...

Why is patient positioning important? In the treatment of, and surgery on, patients, it is vital to ensure a safe and effective procedure that gives optimal exposure to the surgical site and allows access to the medical devices required. It also minimises any potential risk to the patient and...

The main difference between a sensor and a transducer is the output signal. Both a sensor and a transducer are used to sense a change within the environment they are surrounded by or an object they are attached to. However, a sensor will give an output in the same format and a transducer will...

With absolute encoders the position is always retained, with or without power. If movements are made without the encoder being powered, when the power is reapplied, the encoder will know its new position. Single or Multi-Turn Absolute Encoders Absolute encoders can either be single or...