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Optical Remote Sensing: Technologies, Applications, and Functions

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21st-century living has brought us new technologies. These technologies can help us harness the power of light to detect solar heat and form images of the Earth. This innovative technology goes by the name optical remote sensing. In fact, different materials reflect and absorb light at different wavelengths. What’s more, objects can be differentiated based… Read more »

Portable Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems: Benefits, Features, & More

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Industrial manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face immense pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. Whether trimming the amount of coal and gas-powered infrastructure, or adhering more strictly to EPA-related environmental standards, the pressure of adhering to regulatory environmental compliance audits is increasing. But solutions also exist, such as a portable predictive emission monitoring system…. Read more »

The Internet of Things (IoT) in Vehicles: Pros, Cons, & Trends

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IoT, or the internet of things, in vehicles is quickly changing the way we do transportation. IoT in vehicles seems to be everywhere, from car manufacturing to self-driving vehicles to road traffic management and parking. The 21st century is quickly ushering in a new era of technology. Connected cars are becoming more popular by the… Read more »

What Are Euro 7 (EU7) Emissions Standards for Onboard Monitoring?

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Euro 7 (EU7) is the seventh iteration of European standards, first introduced by the European Commission in the early 1990s. The standards set acceptable limits on vehicle exhaust pollutants and emissions for new cars, vans, trucks, and vehicles on the market. In other words, a new vehicle must meet acceptable limits on the amount of… Read more »

Why Is Brake Dust Bad? Causes, Effects, & Implications (For OEMs)

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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive production teams: did you know that tailpipe smoke isn’t the only pollutant you should start analyzing? Yes, we’re talking about brake dust. Recent research indicates that brake dust may affect our lungs to a greater extent than exhaust emissions.  And, with the rise of EPA-based regulations on vehicle production,… Read more »

10 Popular Flow Sensor Types (And Their Application)

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Businesses, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial specialists: flow sensors are important, indispensable even, for many industrial processes. They help you accurately measure the flow rate of substances and detect leaks or blockages. Whether to optimize system efficiency, calculate fluid properties, or comply with regulatory environmental compliance audits, understanding the capacities, functions, and basic applications… Read more »

Flow Measurement Devices and Applications (for Gases and Liquids)

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Flow measurement devices: They’re key for helping measure the flow of a liquid or gas substance in a particular system. Without them, original equipment manufacturers and product development teams aren’t able to quantify the flow, type, and distribution of elements needed to power innovative and useful equipment. Buy the right flow measurement device, and you… Read more »

Spectrometers vs. Spectrophotometers: Differences/Similarities

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Perhaps you’ve needed measurement devices for colors before. Perhaps you work in an industry that needs to measure infrared wavelengths using spectroscopy. Either way, you’ve probably heard of spectrometers and spectrophotometers. But what’s the difference between spectrometers and spectrophotometers? And, how are they similar? Knowing the difference between the two is key to ensuring you… Read more »

What Are Regulatory Environmental Compliance Audits?

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Simply put, it’s adhering to environmental regulations that decrease businesses’ and original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs) environmental impact on our planet’s natural resources. If you’re a business person, you’ve likely noticed a rise in compliance measures, such as EPA Method 21, aimed at reducing the negative impact of manufacturing processes. Because, let’s face it: industrial processes… Read more »