Sensors, Actuators

Analyzing energy consumption using flow sensors

Arla Foods has achieved transparency over the energy consumed during cottage cheese production at a factory in Sweden using flow sensors.

Making the automation environment smarter with I/O data

Industrial environments are generating more data than ever. Whether for production volume, downtime or serial numbers, this information can offer insight into processes and productivity.

3D-printed artery monitors blockages from the inside

UW-Madison materials science engineers developed an artificial artery that contains piezoelectric elements that can monitor for blockages and other problems remotely, which could be adapted for industrial hoses and pipes that could embed pressure sensors inside.

Researchers print, tune graphene sensors to monitor food freshness, safety

Iowa State researchers are using aerosol-jet-printing technology to create graphene biosensors that can detect histamine, an allergen and indicator of spoiled fish and meat for better food and beverage safety.

Researchers receive grant to develop rapid sensor technology for cattle disease

Purdue University researchers are developing technology to reduce diagnosis time of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) to around 30 minutes, which could help reduce the costs of the disease to the agricultural industry.

Cyber-physical system developed to improve agriculture production

Researchers at Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are developing a cyber-physical system (CPS) that constantly monitors fields at near single-plant resolution, predict productivity and help farmers manage their water and fertilizer use.

Draw electronic sensors on human skin with a pencil

University of Missouri engineers discovered the possibility of using pencils to draw bioelectronics on human skin, which could potential use for biomedical components including electrophysiological, temperature and biochemical sensors.

Enhancing a mass spectrometer’s utility by making it smaller

Purude University researcher R. Graham Cooks is working on making mass spectrometers into a smaller, more portable system so its uses can be enhanced in the field.

Five tips for selecting the correct process valve for the job

Choosing an industrial valve for process applications depends on a variety of parameters: Use these five tips to help with process valve selection.

Method developed to measure temperature within 3D objects

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have made it possible to determine a 3D temperature profile for semi-transparent objects in the infrared spectrum, which couldn't be done before.