Applying Sensors in Real Applications

Whenever you are providing sensor training or even talking with someone about sensor inevitably, you will be asked about the applications where they are used. Try as you may, it’s sometimes difficult to explain the various ways sensors are used to solve the multitude of applications that exist.

Recently, one of my colleagues brought an interesting article to my attention that I am passing on in this blog post. Check out this article on Sensoring for In-Die Tapping. The author explains the application and provides possible solutions varying from mechanical sensors, photoelectrics, and inductive proximity sensors. In my opinion, it is worth reading to give you another perspective on how to solve one of the many ways to use sensors. Let me know what you think! Did this give you another perspective?

RFID Embraces The Cloud

One of the biggest advantages of using Radio Frequency Identification in industry and logistics today is the visibility it can provide into the process. With the use of Cloud Computing, that visibility can be achieved with greater flexibility and lower cost.

Cloud Computing provides a means of leveraging shared IT infrastructure and standardized software modules to collect and present RFID data without having to develop, maintain and most importantly, finance a redundant and load balanced infrastructure. Cloud applications also provide visibility and access anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Defining Your Next Network Architecture: Cost Effectiveness

In my previous blog entry, Defining Your Next Network Architecture: Topologies and Global Standards, I addressed two topics to consider when moving from the “bus” to the “net”.  Here is the next topic I feel you should consider.

Cost Effectiveness – how can we lower the cost and not lose functionality?

Linear Position Sensors for Precision Fill-level Applications

There are numerous sensor technologies that can be used to provide liquid level feedback; ultrasonic sensors, capacitive sensors, and magnetic reed switches are but a few that spring to mind.  For many, if not most, general liquid level applications, these technologies work just fine, and provide adequate precision.  However, some liquid level applications, such as precision filling and dispensing applications, require higher precision.