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Detect parked charging stationsThirsday, 02. February 2023
Detect parked charging stations As an electric car driver, this situation is certainly familiar. The system indicates an empty charging station at the next rest stop. The turn signal is set and the car is quickly driven to the charging station. And then the disillusionment, an old station wagon with at most electric windows stands there quite unabashedly in front of the charging... |
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Proactively measure smoke densityThirsday, 07. October 2021
Get proactive with smoke density measurement Particulate matter poses a serious threat to worker safety - Numerous industries make use of heavy equipment and processes that result in the production of heavy smoke, dust, and other airborne particulate matter (PM). This matter itself is incredibly small and is often measured and reported using PM 2.5 readings: the amount of PM present... |
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UV sensors for the wood industryMonday, 15. March 2021
UV Sensors for Wood Automation & Controls in Lumber How light is used in lumber industryAs with just about any other market, lumber automation relies heavily on a variety of sensors to efficiently and accurately produce quality products. One of the most flexible sensors used in this industry is a UV light sensor. From evaluating the consistency of wood grain in... |
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Reliably monitor brightnessFriday, 18. September 2020
Industries where brightness monitoring sensors are important If your company is involved in the production of sugar or paper, you know that an important part of your quality strategy is knowing the brightness of your product. In addition to other testing and compliance requirements, you must adhere to certain regulations to ensure you are bringing high quality products to market. An... |
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More than just detection with this tin side glass sensorFriday, 21. August 2020
Use of tin side sensors to identify the tin and air sides of float glass The tin side of the glass is also called the float side of the glass and refers to the way the glass is made. To ensure that the finished product is perfectly flat, molten glass is floated over a bed of molten tin. As the glass moves over the tin and settles, some of the tin is absorbed into the glass. Once the... |
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Demand controlled ventilationTuesday, 04. August 2020
How demand control ventilation impacts bottom lines Particles in the air have a far-reaching effect - A variety of industrial and non-industrial environments are subject to air quality concerns due to the buildup of particulate matter (PM). This includes anything from dust and pollen to smoke and even potentially harmful organisms. In fact, for every one particle that is visible to... |
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3 Process advantages of opacity sensorsFriday, 26. June 2020
Protection of products from harmful effects of light Like many other external factors, light can damage a variety of product types and cause chemical changes that lead to product spoilage and other harmful effects. A time-honored example of this is pharmaceutical bottles. The amber bottle is designed to prevent ultraviolet light from attacking the product inside, which may contain... |
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Luminescence as a solutionTuesday, 10. October 2017
UV sensors solve industry challenges UV luminescent sensors can solve a variety of industry challenges that would be too expensive or complicated using other methods. So where will UV sensors work?Some materials are naturally fluorescent. Starches, for example, glow bright blue under UV; many natural greases glow, too, as well as some adhesives and some paints. It’s... |
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Reliably detect light transmissionMonday, 10. April 2017
Correct detection of light transmission saves a lot of money When manufacturing containers, it is critical to protect a product's contents from the harmful effects of light - both visible and non-visible - that shorten shelf life. The solution is EMX Industries' OPAX sensor - a turbidity monitoring sensor that ensures a 100% quality controlled production process. The... |
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Turbidity in water treatmentTuesday, 09. February 2016
Monitoring turbidity during water treatment The OPAX-1000 turbidity sensor can be used in a variety of ways. Many customers use the OPAX-1000 to test the turbidity of product packaging and containers. Another important function of this sensor is to monitor turbidity in water treatment applications. Turbidity refers to the degree of impurities or foreign particles in a... |
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Capture invisible inkFriday, 04. December 2015
Importance of invisible ink in packaging an security Applications Invisible inks which are detectable by UV sensors have numerous applications. Two areas in which they have continued to grow more widely utilized and depended upon are packaging and security. In either instance, a reliable, industry-leading sensor, like the UVX luminescence sensor will provide the perfect detection... |
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Person recognition with triangulationSaturday, 01. June 2013
Capture and count people The recognition of people and animals is similar in its technical requirements. People wear clothes that differ in color and material, animals can have short or long fur or even feathers or are wet or dirty.In this case, triangulation technology offers a solution that combines a variety of technical services. Triangulation technology allows the detection of... |
