Test and Measurement

Commercial Traction Builds for Cerca Magnetics Brain Scanner; New Mobile Lab for the Military to Assess Impact of Explosives

Cerca Magnetics, the British developer of a wearable brain scanner using quantum sensors to measure neural activity, is gaining traction commercially with recent investment funding, a military-backed project and continued placements. The scanner uses an array of optically pumped magnetometers positioned into a flexible helmet. […]

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Wittenstein Expands Motion Portfolio with STXI Acquisition, as Attocube Subsidiary Advances Nanoscale Magnetic Measurement

The Wittenstein Group of Germany, a global leader in mechatronics and cybertronic motion technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Israel-based STXI Motion. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Attocube continues to forge new paths in nanoscale measurement of magnetic fields. […]

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Research Instruments to Build Magnet Undulator for Helmholtz Center

RI Research Instruments in Germany has been awarded a contract by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin to build a cryogenically cooled permanent magnet undulator including a liquid-nitrogen cryocooler system. The cutting-edge undulator will generate photons for the upcoming Soft-to-Tender X-ray Spectroscopy beamline at the BESSY II x-ray source for battery research. […]

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SBQuantum Positions for Growth as Sensor Launched in Space in MagQuest Challenge  

SBQuantum, a Canadian developer of quantum diamond magnetometers capable of providing accurate and timely data for navigation, defense and public safety without reliance on the Global Positioning System, is positioning for growth with investor funding, a new CEO, a new U.S. sister company — and launch of its sensor into orbit as part of the final phase of the MagQuest Challenge. Led by the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the multimillion-dollar competition seeks to identify and accelerate new technologies to monitor Earth’s magnetic field and ensure the accuracy of the World Magnetic Model. SBQuantum is one of three finalists in the program. […]

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Yageo’s Telemecanique XS Miniature Inductive Sensors Range Evolves 

The X5 miniature inductive sensors range from Telemecanique Sensors, now a Yageo brand, has evolved to include diameter 5 threaded products and diameter 4 smooth products with standard sensing distance or increased sensing distance in both cable version or M8 connector version.  […]