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Bringing out the beauty of wood: Veneer drying with humidity control

During manufacturing, veneer is dried in a drier circulating hot and humid air. This is a demanding processing step, and accurate dewpoint control is essential in obtaining the best quality veneer for demanding wood products and long-lasting finishes.

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10 years of uninterrupted mobile measurement data from Mars

To this day, dramatically surpassing the mission’s initial 2 years objective, the rover’s measurement instruments remain fully operational. Some of the mechanical parts are showing signs of wear, but the sensors are still going strong, delivering unique data from the Red Planet.

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The future is so close we can already taste it

An expert article on the future of food, pt. 2.

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"No design without reason" – a philosophy that drives innovation

 It sounds obvious, but what they really mean is ‘no design without a valid reason’ because they believe that too many companies add features to their products that do not add value for customers.

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We are what we eat, but what are we eating?

An expert article on the future of food, pt. 1.

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Taking the heat out of data center energy costs

The following article explains how cooling efficiencies can be implemented at energy-hungry data centers. It also describes the dramatic cost savings and improvements in environmental performance that are made possible by accurate measurements.

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Understanding Measurement Performance and Specifications

Choosing the most suitable measurement instrument requires an understanding of the factors that contribute to the uncertainty of a measurement. This in turn provides an understanding of what is stated in the specifications – and what is not.

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How to choose the right instrument for measuring humidity and dew point

Humidity measurement and control is called for in a wide variety of industrial applications. Each application has a different set of requirements for humidity instruments, such as required measurement range.

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Q&A about intrinsically safe measurement devices

In this Q&A blog we take a look at what we mean when we talk about intrinsically safe devices, where they can be installed, and what other safety precautions need to be considered when using them.

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Tips on how to select the right humidity instrument for your high-humidity application

High-humidity environments are tough for humidity measurement. Saturation in the environment causes condensation to form on all surfaces including measurement sensors, which can be fatal for some technologies.

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The importance of humidity sensors

Humidity sensors are among the most commonly used instruments in environmental monitoring applications. Why? Because they are one of the most important measurements to get right when looking to create comfortable, safe, and energy efficient environments.

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