Optical parametric oscillator (OPO) lasers have long been utilized in sophisticated test and measurement applications such as mass spectrometry, photoacoustic imaging, and spectroscopy. Now, these “tunable” pulsed lasers are being utilized to…
Controlling the Grind for Precision Photonics
Photonics, the science and technology of light, relies on optical components that affect light transmission in very specialized ways. To achieve the precision required, the optical components must be precisely ground from…
Complete, Turnkey, Li-ion and LiFePO4 Battery Recycling Systems
What the rapidly growing, extremely challenging lithium ion (Li-ion) and lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery recycling markets need today are comprehensive solutions – and that is what innovators are delivering. As the…
SCADA Master Serves as Data “Hub” for Enterprise Software Integration
To meet the requirements of small municipal utilities and co-ops, a leading SCADA substation automation platform has evolved to serve as a communication and coordination “hub” with third party enterprise software systems…
Clean Technology Lasers: Aerospace Manufacturing New Tool in Surface Pre-Treatment for Superior Coating Adhesion
Laser systems remove corrosion, grease, residue, and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly as well as surface condition, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques Most aerospace manufacturers understand the value…
Pulp and Paper Mills: Ruggedized Computing Solutions for Hazardous Environments
Corrosion has long been a fact of life in the pulp and paper industry. For high volume production, pulp and paper mills rely on electronics to precisely and efficiently control the process…
Providing Flexibility in Batch Control
When the International Society of Automation first published its ANSI/ISA88 standards in 1995, the goal was to provide processors with standards and recommended practices as appropriate for the design and specification of…
Delivering Semiconductor Manufacturing Cleanroom Fire Safety
As semiconductor nodes become smaller and fire risks continue to increase, the industry is using very early detection fire safety devices to protect sensitive tools and processes from smoke contaminatio For semiconductor…
Going Beyond Dust Hazard Analysis
A safety expert walks agricultural and food processing companies through dust hazard analysis, NFPA 61 compliance, and leading options to address the risk of combustible dust explosions For owners and operators in…
Improving Seawater Straining to Cool Power Plants
Along the coasts and in many countries, seawater is widely used for cooling systems at power plants, as well as for some mining and industrial processes. The challenge, however, is that strainers…