New to temperature measurement applications? These are questions you will not want to forget to ask. According to Process Heating: When configuring a new process temperature measurement, many users like to begin by working through a classic engineering question: Should I use a thermocouple (TC) or resistance temperature detector (RTD)? This is a valid question…
When it comes to environmental temperature sensors, there are some myths you need to know. According to Comptus: 5 Myths About Environmental Temperature Sensors You Must Know With environmental temperature sensors becoming more and more popular, it seems as if some people are getting incorrect information. This has led to a number of myths being…
When it comes to Formula 1, the engineers are vital to success. According to EE Times: What wins races: The driver’s skill, or the car’s technology? The arrival of sophisticated electronic systems in Formula 1 cars in the 1980s took this longstanding debate to a new level. Today’s Formula 1 cars are intelligent, connected data…
How do you measure temperature changes in nanometric events? According to Science Daily: The miniaturisation of electronic components coupled with their increasing integration density has considerably expanded heat flows, which can lead to overheating. But how to measure these nanometric events when conventional solutions such as infrared thermography cannot go below a micrometre (1,000 times…
There are new tire procedures for F1 teams. According to AutoSport: With Pirelli’s investigation into the failures suffered by Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix concluding that the way the tyres were run triggered the incidents, F1’s tyre supplier and governing body the FIA has worked on new protocols. Amid concerns…
The future of the food industry is automation technology. According to Food Mag: ifm’s process sensor portfolio is vast and has expanded to include analytical measuring sensors. This is highlighted with the newly released temperature calibration check (TCC) sensor that complies with the required standards and directives of 3A, EHEDG and FDA. This means it…
Ever wondered why formula 1 tires are heated? Consider this. According to One Stop Racing: Have you ever seen F1 tires in blankets before the race and drivers zigzagging around the track behind the safety car and wondered why this is done? This is because the tires need to be heated for maximum efficiency, and…
Keeping food at the right temperature is vital in the food and beverage industry. According to Process Industry Informer: Temperature control in the food industry is an essential input for a variety of reasons: Optimal food storage in freezers, fridges or near ambient control Cooking control for food processing Preservation process i.e. Pasteurisation Energy cost…
Tire temperature can be vital and tuning your setup will help. According to SpeedNews: Whether you road race, autocross, run in Time Trial or HPDE, your goal is always to extract maximum performance from your car. Driving and car setup are two key elements that lead to improved performance. Both require insight, dedication and hard…
Celebrating 25 years of business, Blaze Technical Services of Stow, Ohio, will be sponsoring the Jim Dunn Racing team at this year’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. The race team and driver, Jim Campbell, are looking forward to the Big Go to showcase its new red, white, and blue Blaze-sponsored Dodge Charger Funny Car. Among the…