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Magnetic Susceptibility Systems from Bartington Solve Diverse Challenges Ranging from Ventilator Production to Herbicide Dosing

Magnetic susceptibility systems from Bartington Instruments have been demonstrating their ability to solve diverse problems lately, ranging from aiding production of ventilators for Covid-19 patients to helping optimize herbicide treatments for agriculture.  In November, the company was […]

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As Small as a Finger, Magnetic Angle Sensor from ASM Can Fit into Door Hinges

Narrow and slim installation spaces in industrial applications require special sensor designs especially when they must withstand harsh environmental conditions such as humidity, dirt and intensive cleaning processes. ASM Sensors of Germany has developed a very small new angle sensor for meeting these requirements. […]

Electromagnetics

Magnetic Flowmeter from Endress+Hauser Measures without Restriction

In the water and wastewater industry, high measurement accuracy is indispensable for optimal process control but a variety of influences such as a close-knit pipeline network or obstacles in the pipe can cause flow turbulences that affect accuracy. Now, Endress+Hauser has developed what it says is the world’s first magmeter to measure flow independently of flow profile and mounting location. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Nippon Steel Raises Investment to Nearly $1 Billion to Boost Production of Electrical Steel Sheets for Transformers and EVs

In actions to raise capacity and improve quality of its electrical steel sheets, Nippon Steel is raising its investment to nearly $1 billion at two of its plants in Japan. The moves will boost its […]

Test and Measurement

Applied BioCode Granted Emergency Use Authorization for Covid-19 Detection

The value of magnetic particles for life science diagnostics is gaining recognition in biomedical testing laboratories as they race to find new techniques for rapid detection of Covid-19. One company paving the way is Applied BioCode, developer of an innovative Barcoded Magnetic Beads technology, whose SARS-CoV-2 Assay was granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. […]