Tracking systems are crucial for maximizing the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) solar installations. By continuously adjusting the orientation of solar panels to follow the sun’s movement across the sky, tracking systems significantly increase energy output compared to fixed-mount systems.

Spacecraft launches present a uniquely demanding environment for sensors. The extreme conditions encountered during liftoff require sensors with exceptional ruggedness, reliability, and resistance to harsh environmental factors. For example, rockets generate immense vibrations, sound waves and shock loads during liftoff.

Maintaining the functionality of legacy equipment is often a challenge, especially when critical components become obsolete. The inability to replace a $300 component can make a $30,000 machine inoperable.

When a team began developing a new engine for Le Mans Daytona (LMDh) races they turned to Everight Position and Gill Sensors for critical oil level measurement. Given the weight limit on the engine, 396.8 lbs, Gill 4223’s compact and low weight aluminum construction made for an ideal solution.

Automated floor scrubbing equipment has undergone significant advancements in recent years, driven by the need for greater efficiency and precision in cleaning operations. One of the critical components in these machines is the steering system, which demands high accuracy and reliability.

Modern fire trucks are equipped with advanced technologies to ensure they operate efficiently and safely. As each truck is built to order, sensor technologies need to be flexible and easily integrated. This application note explores the use of rotary encoders in fire trucks, focusing on their implementation in fluid swivels for ladders, steering systems in tiller trucks, and linear positioning of outriggers.