Mechatronics

Counters for the Detection of Radioactive Emissions

Radioactive emissions can interact with atoms of other materials. The rate of nuclear decay can be derived by measuring the radioactivity of a sample, or its effects on these interactions over a period of time. Two devices that aid in this measurement...

What is a Load Cell? How does it Work?

This article describes load cell, the devise used for the measurement of large tensile and compressive forces and pressures.

Mechatronics History

The technology of Mechatronics is widely used in manufacturing industries and now, this term has a great importance in production technologies. Let we discuss the history of this term and some basics regarding Mechatronics.

Measuring Pipe Flow Rate with an Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Two types of ultrasonic flow meter are in common use to measure pipe flow rate. They are the doppler ultrasonic flow meter and the transit time ultrasonic flow meter. Both types use transducers to transmit and/or receive ultrasonic waves in the process...

How to Take Accurate Readings Using Micrometer Screw Gauge?

Micrometer screw gauge is used for measuring small dimensions with acute precision. Screw gauge is used for dimensions smaller than those measured by vernier calipers. Learn how to take accurate measurements using a screw gauge in the article inside.

How to Take Accurate Readings Using Vernier Calipers?

Vernier calipers are small mechanical devices used for taking precision measurement. Though a bit complex to use it in the first place, a vernier caliper is supposed to be known as the most widely used instrument in the engineering field. Find out how...

What is a Vernier Caliper?

The vernier caliper is one of the most versatile measuring equipments in the field of mechanical engineering. Vernier calipers are known for their precise measuring capability for both internal and external distances.The article describes the construction...

What is a Micrometer Screw Gauge?

Micrometer screw gauge is a form of calipers used for measuring small dimensions. Screw gauge in extensively used in the engineering field for obtaining precision measurements. The article describes the principle and main parts of a basic micrometer screw...

SI Units or System of Measurement

This article describes International system of units, popularly known as SI system of units. It also describes the advantages of the SI units, the fundamental and derived SI units and the rules for writing the SI units.

Units of Measurement: Fundamental and Derived Units, Systems of Measurement

This article describe fundamental or basic and derived units of measurement and the desired requirement of these units. It also describes systems of units like CGS, MKS, FPS and SI.