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Optimising position control in shallow water dredging operations

Key challenges One of the key challenges in shallow water dredging is maintaining precise control over the dredging machine's position to ensure efficient material removal, minimise environmental impact, and reduce the risk of damaging underwater infrastructure. Unlike deeper dredging...

ATEX-approved sensors for safety in offshore oil and gas operations

Safety risks in offshore oil and gas operations Given the high stakes, safety is a top priority in offshore operations. The extraction and processing of oil and gas involves highly flammable and explosive materials, creating a significant risk of fires and explosions. Many processes in the...

APPLICATION NOTE: Positek's P103 short stroke linear position sensor simplifies bakery machinery measurement

When a UK subsidiary of a multinational food and beverage equipment manufacturer looked to upgrade and simplify an automated dough thickness adjustment option across its range of biscuit baking machinery, they turned to Positek Limited and its P103 series short-stroke linear position sensor to...

The requirements to be met for a CSA Certificate

  Obtaining a CSA certificate requires meeting specific requirements that vary depending on the type of product or service being certified. However, there are some general requirements that must be met for any CSA certificate. Compliance with Standards The first and most important...

Sensors for tidal generation applications

Tidal power plants are typically located in areas with large tidal ranges. Tidal barrage and tidal stream generators are the main two types of generator used to convert the kinetic energy of water as it rises and falls with the daily tidal cycles, although new and innovative wave energy converters...

A day on a construction site

  Production of building material For roads, houses, bridges, or tunnels it is necessary to have natural aggregate. Types of natural aggregate include sand, gravel, and crushed stone. It is a key ingredient in concrete but also essential for sub-bases or foundations. Therefore, before...