Sensor Review: Volume 28 Issue 1

Printed sensors: enabling new applications

This paper aims to discuss the new applications enabled by printed sensors.

Nanosensors: a review of recent progress

This paper seeks to consider recent nanosensor developments and the various routes to market through reference to companies which are commercialising these products.

Nanosensor developments in some European universities

This paper sets out to highlight selected projects in nanosensor research, demystify the technology and show potential applications in engineering fields.

Accordion fringe interferometry: a revolutionary new digital shape‐scanning technology

This paper seeks to describe an innovative new technology for digitizing the shapes of 3D objects quickly and accurately, which uses accordion fringe interferometry (AFI).

Laser sensors maximize gains and minimize losses

This paper aims to use 3D laser sensors to collect high‐density data that are required for defect detection and localization at high‐production rates in manufacturing facilities.

Enhanced fluorescence‐based bio‐detection through selective integration of reflectors in microfluidic lab‐on‐a‐chip

This paper proposes to examine a simple and cost‐effective method of integrating a reflector surface with a silicon‐based microfluidic channel for enhanced biosensing through the…

New‐generation nano‐engineered biosensors, enabling nanotechnologies and nanomaterials

This paper aims to discover the novelties in biosensor fabrication brought about by breakthroughs in nanomaterials and process techniques, the resulting enhancement in biosensor…

Novel X‐ray imaging and segmentation of root structures

This paper seeks to present a novel X‐ray system and associated image segmentation algorithm for imaging the below‐ground root structures of plants.

Spectral evaluation of vegetation features using multi‐satellite sensor system (Terra ASTER, Landsat ETM+ and IRS 1D LISS III) in man‐made and natural landscape

The selection of wavelength region and number of bands is a research problem for remote sensing experts for utilization of data provided by the sensor system. The present study…

In‐process gap detection in friction stir welding

This paper aims to investigate methods of implementing in‐process fault avoidance in robotic friction stir welding (FSW).

Solid state acoustic wave sensors for real‐time in‐line measurement of oil viscosity

This paper aims to determine the important role of acoustic wave devices in sensing applications such as automotive applications, industrial applications and commercial…

Tekscan I-Scan pressure-mapping systems now have hi-speed USB sensor connectivity

Omron extends air/gas flow sensor range

National Instruments announces NI Vision Development Module 8.5

The world's fastest camera for 3D contour measurement

Increasing emphasis on enterprise security drives silicon chip fingerprint sensors market

CHINA: industry primed for application growth

Nanosensors: when can I buy one?

Rapid development in wireless sensor networks

New NanoMarkets report states that printed and organic sensor market is to reach $2.3 billion

Web sites

New infrared flammable and CO<SUB>2</SUB> gas sensor detects hazards where conventional sensors fail

Capacitive displacement sensors offer unbeatable resolution and speed

Book review

New motor feedback technology increases accuracy without affecting cost

Panel-mount viewer for checker inspection sensors

The eVision machine vision software tools

Diary

New magnetic angular sensor PRAS3 with analog output

IBM researchers bring printing to the nanoscale

Patent abstracts

Pick-and-place robot handles nanofibres

The big benefits of going small

New era for industrial diamond in advanced engineering applications

French nanotechnology boosted by US and Japanese investment

Government survey shows spending on R&D for sensing and instrumentation will increase

Microcontroller-based setup for soil wetness measurement

Acoustics monitoring prevents downtime at Shapfell Lime Quarry