Industrial Technology

Learn how you can make all kinds of electronic measurements using a cheap, portable instrument called digital multimeter.

The electromagnetic frequency spectrum is a limited resource. Problems of overcrowding in the spectrum are solved by microwave frequencies, as they offer large bandwidth for wireless communications.

Moisture meters are calibrators that measure the amount of moisture within a solid or semisolid, like concrete or cheese. There are many different kinds for different kinds of work.

Is the Green Movement authentic? Even if it is, how do we separate the truly good Green from scams, bad science, and cheap technology? Read on to find out more.

Antenna spec sheets provide the technical specifications most users are going to need in order to successfully use the antenna. Here are tips on how to read an antenna spec sheet.

Are you getting an error message on your postal mail meter ? Does it say PSD Locked ? If so you might want to learn how to unlock your postal machine and start running mail again. This post will teach you how.

A brief materials analysis on the trunnion in the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter landing gear.

A simple guide for those that want to know more about stamping dies, and what role these machines play in metal part manufacturing processes. Included are various simple terms that engineers in all aspects of sheet metal stamping will find useful.

What is Q factor? What affects the Q factor of an antenna? How do you calculate the Q factor of antennas?

What are the main uses of ultrawide band antennas? How are UWB antennas used?

Many factory, hospital, and home environments need specific levels of humidity for ideal work or health. Hygrometers play a crucial role in maintaining the right levels, as this article shows.

What factors should I consider when shopping for a multimeter? What should I look for in a multimeter?

RFID is emerging as important technology for inventory and tracking activities. This hub features RFID technology and its components: RFID tags, RFID reader/scanners, antennas and interface layers.

This article discusses the benefits and limitations of existing PV systems and how recent developments may impact the future of solar power.

How can you combine signal transmission lines with minimal impedance or SWR?

IC 79xx (7905, 7912, 7915, 7918) is a three pin negative voltage controller IC. It is a small integrated circuit used in a circuit to supply a constant negative input voltage.

What are software defined antennas, and how are software defined antennas used with software defined radios?

Communication is the process of exchanging information. With the advancement of technology, wireless communication becomes possible with the use of sophisticated electronic components and systems.

What are the top 10 multimeters for electronics technicians? What are the best multimeters for electronics hobbyists?

A concise overview of some strangest sounds recorded from land, ocean, space, and air waves.

The nomenclature of industrial boiler and energy generation can be a little confusing, even when you know the territory! For example, look at the difference between "steam generators" and ”steam boilers." A steam boiler generates energy by...

Car parts are made by machines that mass produce them. What is a sheet metal stamping die and how does it work with a press? What is the process that takes a part from concept to production? These questions, and more, are answered in this simple explanation of basic metal stamping procedure.

Water meters are used in all sectors of society - manufacturing, construction, weather detection, and at home. Here is a list of the types and uses of different water meters.