MEMS vs Piezoelectric Accelerometers: Which One to Choose?

MEMS vs Piezoelectric Accelerometers: Which One to Choose?

Accelerometers are at the heart of vibration monitoring. They allow engineers to detect abnormal oscillations, analyze machine performance, or monitor the structural health of sensitive buildings. But not all accelerometers rely on the same principle. The two most...
How to Reduce Downtime Caused by Machine Vibrations

How to Reduce Downtime Caused by Machine Vibrations

Unexpected downtime is one of the most costly problems in industry. A large part of it is linked to vibrations: imbalance in rotating parts, misalignment of shafts, bearing degradation, or resonance in structures. Each of these phenomena generates vibration signatures...
What Is the Vibration Range of a sensor(g)?

What Is the Vibration Range of a sensor(g)?

In vibration analysis, the symbol g refers to the acceleration due to gravity, equal to 9.81 m/s². Expressing vibration levels in g makes it easier to compare and quantify oscillations in machines or structures. The vibration range defines the interval of acceleration...
What is an inclinometer ?

What is an inclinometer ?

An inclinometer, sometimes called a tilt sensor, is a device that measures the angle of slope or inclination relative to gravity. It is used when engineers, builders or technicians need to know how much a structure, surface or machine is tilting. Modern inclinometers...