Autoclavable Sensors In Life Critical Applications
What does it mean when saying “Autoclavable Sensors”? Autoclavable devices require compatibility with high heat, moisture and often bleach or other high pH fluids. Medical devices that come in contact with human tissues or fluids are considered to be high-risk devices and they require sterilization so they must undergo autoclave processes after each procedure. Hygenic medical devices that require autoclave operations might include surgical staplers, surgical robots, handheld surgical devices, dental tools, medical examination procedures.
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Sensors Make Newborn Health Screenings Possible
Newborn health screenings are important because they assist health professionals with the understanding and identification of potentially treatable conditions as early as possible. Some of the earliest screenings monitor the baby’s blood, hearing, and oximetry. For the 15 million babies born …
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Urinary Incontinence & The Sensors That Help Treatment
According to the American Urological Association, one-quarter to one-third of men and women in the United States experience urinary incontinence. What Is Urinary Incontinence?: Urinary incontinence means a person cannot prevent urinating. There are 4 types of incontinence: Stress Incontinence …
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Report: Force Sensors to See Increasing Demand
Force sensors, which are used to measure pressure or stress using load and weight, are growing in demand today as more applications become automated and accuracy is required. According to a recent report from Research and Markets, the market is …
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Load Cells Make Yield Measurement Systems More Accurate
When it comes time to harvest agricultural crops the main goal is to see a good return on the time and effort that was invested into the growing process. Farmers and agriculturists already put so much care and attention into …
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Benefits of Yarn Tension Sensors For Winding Equipment Manufacturers
If you manufacture winding or spooling equipment, then you know how important it is for your machines to produce even tensioned yarn. Whether you’re winding wires, cables, or textile cloth, the quality output is always paramount. So, how can you …
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How Sensors Can Help Your Business Save Money on Detergents
If you’re a business that goes through detergent faster than you can keep it in your supply closet, it might be time to think about new system design. Whether your operations include a commercial dishwashing system, you run a drive-through …
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Sensors Help Automate The Creation Of IV Bags
Everyone knows how important IV bags are to ambulances, hospitals, and other medical facilities, but where exactly do they come from? If you don’t know the answer, then you’re not alone–it’s really not something that the average person needs to …
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Load Cells Make Industrial Printing & Stamping Machines Accurate
Whether you’re working with variable printing machines or industrial packaging machines, the need for consistent legibility remains the same. From retail merchandising displays to mass mailings–the text you present to the reader must be aligned correctly and easy to read; …
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Understanding Strain Gauges in Load Cells (Thin Film vs. Bonded Foil. vs. Silicon)
Strain gauges are a type of sensor used to measure a change in force by way of tension and compression. Typically, four strain gauges are used in a Wheatstone Bridge configuration to make up a load cell (a.k.a force sensor). …
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