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Trace vs. Snap-Action Switches
Complex systems and processes can use either a trace or a snap-action switch to provide an electrical response to the rise or fall in pressure or temperature. System pressures and temperatures rarely follow a smooth [...]
RTD vs Thermocouple: How To Choose The Right Temperature Sensor
Temperature measurement is an integral part of many industrial applications, whether it’s used for essential aircraft components or automotive engines. Simply put, various types of sensors and probes can help you identify the rise or [...]
Women In Engineering: Shaping The Workforce Of The Future
Engineering, Technology, and innovation remain as one of the fastest-growing industries in our global economy–earning more than $4.8 trillion in annual revenue. While opportunities may seem boundless, women are still underrepresented in the workforce, [...]
Behind the Scenes of Making the Gen 3 Pressure Transducer
Many systems in modern defense, aerospace, and industrial applications involve the use of pressure transducers, as they are a vital part of any operation to monitor and manage optimal pressure in the system. These devices [...]
How to Wire, Test and Install a Pressure Switch
Pressure switches are commonly used across many aerospace, defense, and industrial applications to provide systems with an on or off capability–either towards the rise or fall of pressurized fluids. Understanding how to properly manage and [...]
What is an emergency shutdown system and where are they used?
An emergency shutdown system or ESD is a system that is used in hazardous areas to prevent situations that could have catastrophic effects economically, environmentally, or operationally. They are designed to minimize the consequences of [...]