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9. Strain rings for measuring cyclical processes 10. SLS technology benefits robotic welding
FEATURES Sensors & transducers...
15. David Hannaby, imaging & measurement specialist at SICK (UK), highlights some of the exciting developments in the world of sensors and the resulting benefits for industry
16. An integrated digital ambient-light sensor
Members of the Audit Bureau of Circulations
Displays... 19. The display can have a significant impact on the user’s perception of a product, therefore before selecting a display solution for a new product design it is essential that attention is paid to such features as optical performance, technical specification and mechanical design
22. TFT displays with integrated touch technology
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Cases & enclosures... 23. Electronic systems today are increasingly power intensive, and if a cooling system suffers critical permanent failure, this can result in shut down or failure of the electronic components. As a result, manufacturers are developing cooling technologies with redundancy
24. Safely testing electrical products 26. Housings designed for small electronic devices
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Test & measurement... 29. When developing new products, extremely high demands are placed on test and measurement equipment, and this becomes even more critical for aerospace and defence projects
30. Testing wind turbine protection systems 32. New oscilloscopes simplify test
The Gas Detection & Measurement supplement can be found in the centre of this issue
Contents… NEWS
5. Solar-powered car relies on wireless technology
EDITOR’S CHOICE 6. New products revolutionise sensor system design 7. SCADA system monitors wind farms
TECHNOLOGY FILE
A smarter way to calibrate temperature COVER STORY
DISPLAYS: A clear view on display selection
Beamex enters the temperature calibration business with a broad range of products and services
Please turn to page 12
FEBRUARY 2011 SENSORS & TRANSDUCERS Sensing the way forward
TEST MEASUREMENT CONTROL CASES & ENCLOSURES
Keeping cool in mission critical situations
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Next month... The March 2011 issue will include • Data acquisition • Non-contact measurement & inspection • Test & measurement • Calibration
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