In this chapter, you will learn about solid-state lasers, in which light is emitted by atoms embedded in a crystal, glass, or other transparent solid. After first explaining the general operation of ...

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Compared to other non-contact measurement techniques, capacitive displacement measurement is characterized by extreme precision and measurement stability. Capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon can be ...

The growing significance of cybersecurity in industrial environments is becoming increasingly evident. In these settings, the risks associated with industrial control systems (ICS) are distinct and ...

With Rotork’s Integrated Ethernet solution, a data gateway is no longer required, enabling a direct, streamlined connection to Rotork’s intelligent IQ3 Pro actuator. This reduces complexity and ...

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Diaphragm valves get their name from a flexible disc which comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve body to form a seal. A diaphragm is a flexible, pressure responsive element that ...

Ball valves are quarter-turn, straight-through valves that have a round closure element with matching rounded seats that permit uniform sealing stress. The valve gets its name from the ball that ...

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Gate valves (also known as knife valves or slide valves) are linear motion valves in which a flat closure element slides into the flow stream to provide shut-off. They are one of the most common ...

Pillow block bearings, sometimes referred to as plummer block bearings, are mounted bearings that are used to provide load support for a rotating shaft. Their mounting surface is on a plane parallel ...

Spur gears are simple, easily manufactured gears and are usually the first choice when exploring gear options. Transmitting power between parallel axes, the teeth project radially on the disc. The ...