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NPL, in collaboration with Surrey University, has developed a compact Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator antenna (ESPAR). Technology ESPAR technology is well known in the relevant scientific and user communities but not yet widely adopted as a commercial product. ESPAR antennae maximise the radiation towards the desired...

Published: 1/17/2012 | Inventor(s): Tian Hong Loh

Keywords(s): EPSAR, GPS, Minature, Mobile Communication, RFID, SMART Antenna, UWB, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Wireless Communication

Category(s): Communications, Electronics, Engineering

A 3D vibrating micro-CMM probe

A novel micro-scale co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) probe designed for use on CMMs for miniature parts. The probe is designed to overcome many of the adverse effects experienced by standard micro-scale CMM probes, while still maintaining Main Features · MEMS design, resulting in increased robustness · Silicon free design ·...

Published: 1/17/2012 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): CMM, Measurement, MEMS, Micro, Piezo-electric

Category(s): Electronics, Engineering, Instrumentation, Measurement, Physical Sciences

Pump Cavitation Detection

Remote detection of incipient cavitation (vapour/gas filled microbubbles arising due to localised pressure extrema) in flow systems, providing early indication of potentially damaging bubble activity, and allowing feedback and control of pumps and valves Main features • Passive broadband detection of acoustic signals• Simple sensors attached remotely...

Published: 1/17/2012 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Acoustics, Cavitation, Measurement, Ultrasonic

Category(s): Engineering, Instrumentation, Measurement