Sensor Review: Volume 30 Issue 2

Three‐dimensional measurements: a review of technologies and applications

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of three‐dimensional (3D) measurement technologies and their applications.

Smart cameras tackle 3D industrial inspection

The purpose of this paper is to review the technology and applications of 3D visual measurement systems.

Metrology and 3D trends: a snapshot in 2009

Technological advances in recent years have led to the development and implementation of a variety of techniques and platforms in three‐dimensional (3D) metrology. These…

Binocular vision system for both weld pool and root gap in robot welding process

The purpose of this paper is to develop a kind of low cost measuring system based on binocular vision sensor to detect both the weld pool geometry and root gap simultaneously for…

Optical tomography system using microprocessor and ethernet controller‐based data acquisition system

Owing to the high cost of data acquisition (DAQ) card in the market, the purpose of this paper is to develop a high speed, low‐cost microprocessor and ethernet controller‐based…

Test and analysis of the performance of capacitance vehicle weighing sensor

The purpose of this paper is to develop a capacitance vehicle weighing device. The key part of this device is the capacitance vehicle weighing sensor. This paper discusses the…

Application of neural network and electrodynamic sensor as flow pattern identifier

Solid particles flowing in a pipeline is a common mode of transport in industries. This is because pipeline transportation can avoid waste through spillage and minimizes the risk…

Advances in inductive position sensor technology

The purpose of this paper is to outline the basic principles of inductive position sensors.

Recovering pose and occlusion consistencies in augmented reality systems using affine properties

Augmented environments superimpose computer enhancements on the real world. The pose and occlusion consistencies between virtual and real objects have to be managed correctly, so…

3D Inspection Opens Doors for Masonite

Ride height measurement for track and tunnel testing is made easy with Variohm laser triangulation sensor

Patent abstracts

Micro metrology shows growth

Metrology and 3D measurement

Web sites

MDXi – 3 Dimensional X-ray Quality Control

American research group develops world’s first acoustic superlens

Dimensional Analysis and Intelligent Experimentation

New Metris articulated arms make handheld scanning easy and provide accurate data everywhere

Clear object sensor with automatic adaptive sensing detects transparent, translucent or reflective objects

Diary

Novel infrared detectors based on black silicon

Innovative magnetic line scan cameras for increased security

Editorial