Top 10 Accidental Scientific Discoveries

May 1, 2020

Did you know the heart pacemaker was discovered by mistake? Learn more about this, and 9 other brilliant accidental discoveries that have significantly impacted our daily lives.

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Doug has over 30 years tracking and reporting on new products and services introduced by industrial companies from around the world.

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Smart Laser Sensors in Miniature Design

The optoNCDT 1x20 laser sensors offer the best price/performance ratio in their class. Due to their low weight combined with compact size, they can be easily integrated into restricted installation spaces.

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Super High Response Speed Servo Valve

With “Dual Halbach Magnet Array” configuration, which makes the strongest magnetic field more than twice as much as the conventional model. Santest Direct Acting Servo Valve has achieved world-class highest frequency response speed of 800Hz. DA Series also has excellent contamination resistance. Find out more about how this patented servo valve works.

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Compressed Air System Filters

The F950 Series Inline Filter features barbs for 1/16” or 1/8” I.D. tubing. The F960 Series Filter has 10-32 UNF male threads with a barb for 1/16” or 1/8” I.D. tubing, and the F970 Series Filter is available with 10-32 UNF female threads or M5 female threads.

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High Accuracy, Non-Contact, Absolute Linear Sensor

Santest Model GY series are high accuracy, non-contact, absolute type linear sensors employing magnetostrictive, Wiedemann effect. An ultra-sonic wave generated by a moving magnet near a magnetostrictive wave-guide on which the sonic wave propagates to the head of the transducer.

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