Safe and efficient operation of recirculating (ductless) fume cupboards through filter and airflow monitoring

Air Quality · Air velocity · carbon filter saturation alarm · ductless fume cupboard operation · Sensors · solvent gas sensor

Fume cupboards are designed to capture and remove hazardous substances generated from practical work carried out within them; toxic gases, fumes, vapours, aerosols or air-borne particulates eliminating any health risks due to exposure. Fume cupboards function in two ways: Ducted…

How to Improve Air Quality with Your Windows Closed

Air Quality · Carbon Dioxide · CO2 Detector · Indoor air quality monitoring · Sensors

Fresh, clean air is vital for maintaining good health. However, inside, it is not long before the air gets stale. The air grows stale when carbon dioxide (CO2) builds up as people breathe. As CO2 concentration rises, there is a…

A brief introduction to MOS sensors and their applications

Sensors · MOS sensors · MOx sensors

Figaro and the history of MOS gas sensors Back in 1969 Figaro was founded by Taguchi who developed the first MOS-type gas sensor capable of detecting combustible gases and reducing gases with a simple circuit, the TGS 109 (Taguchi Gas…

E+E Elektronik Introduces Their Most Powerful Humidity and Temperature Sensor

Humidity and Temperature Measurement · Sensors

E+E Elektronik has a world-class reputation in the sensor industry. We are delighted to announce that they have recently launched a new, improved humidity and temperature sensor that will meet the highest standards in even the most demanding applications and…

Figaro Lead-Free Oxygen Sensors – The Environmentally Friendly Choice

Oxygen Sensors · galvanic sensor · lead free oxygen sensor

Lead is just one of several heavy metals present in electronic waste which is known to adversely affect the environment and human health. The majority of E-waste in Europe is not recycled, it is transported to landfill sites resulting in…

FIGARO PRODUCT WEBINAR Hydrogen: how gas sensing experts are embracing the next generation of energy

hydrogen leak detection · hydrogen sensors · MOx sensors

Date: Tuesday 24th October 2023 Time: 17:00 18:00 JST 10:00 11:00 CET Contents: Company Introduction / Hydrogen Safety/ Sensor Lineup/ Q&A Presenters Speaker: Gaku Nishida, Jie Qin Facilitator: Keisyo (Jimmy) En

Avoid Mould by Monitoring Humidity and Temperature

Air Quality · Humidity and Temperature Measurement · Temperature · wireless monitoring and control

Where you have humidity, you probably also have mould. Mould is a fungus that grows naturally anywhere with excess moisture. If left, it will spread, and it can lead to permanent damage as well as looking unsightly. Worse of all,…

Vertical Farm News | August 2023

Newsletter · wireless horticultural sensors · wireless monitoring and control

Aaron Stephenson from Omni Sensors and Transmitters Ltd explains the importance of using a range of sensors with a centralised easy to handle data handling system to optimise yields. Sensors and data collection for vertical farms The advantages of vertical…

Figaro’s new TGS 2616 hydrogen sensor ensures safety in an expanding hydrogen energy market

hydrogen leak detection · Catalytic sensors · hydrogen sensors · MOS sensors · MOx sensors

Hydrogen generation and consumption is on the increase as cleaner, renewable energy supplies are sought to replace CO2-emitting fossil fuels. H2 is an innately clean energy source producing simply heat and water upon combustion. Currently, most hydrogen is generated from…

Hydraulic News | July 2023

Newsletter · moisture in oil measurement

Aaron Stephenson from Omni Sensors and Transmitters Ltd explains the importance of monitoring moisture in your oil and the range of sensors available for you to do so. Proactive Maintenance Saves Hydraulic Industry Millions Monitoring the water content in your…

A Guide to Monitoring Indoor Air Quality

Air Quality · Carbon Dioxide · CO2 Detector · Humidity and Temperature Measurement · Temperature · Ventilation Index

We spend so much of our time indoors, yet most people are unaware that the air inside their homes or workplaces may be up to five times more polluted than the outside air. In this guide, we will explore the…

Sensors for Ripening Climacteric Fruits in a Ripening Chamber

Air Quality · Carbon Dioxide · CO2 Detector · Humidity and Temperature Measurement · NDIR sensors · Sensors · Temperature

Ensuring that fruit and vegetables are at peak ripeness at the time of purchase is a delicate and challenging process. Ripening chambers are required for many fruits to provide the ideal conditions for ripening. Specialised sensors must monitor climatic conditions…