Most engineers understand the concept of pressure. It’s a force, often measured in pounds, on a specific area. It is commonly listed in pounds per square inch (psi). But there are a variety of ...

Pressure is the amount of force applied per unit area. Pressure can be measured by a pressure gauge, but it is important to know the type of pressure the gauge is reading. This article will cover the ...

Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension Matías A. Loewy, Knowable Magazine A new generation of blood ...

A failed or damaged pressure sensor can lead to unexpected downtime and costs. To reduce these risks, engineers must consider how the various challenges of an application will affect sensors.

Piezoresistive (diaphragm-based) differential pressure sensors based on silicon comprise a thin silicon diaphragm in which resistors (connected together in a Wheatstone bridge) are lodged. If there is ...

The mercury spygmomanometer – a masterpiece of engineering – pioneered by Riva-Rocci in 1896, has for the last century, dominated clinical medicine and the strive for improved healthcare. 1 This, once ...

In today’s fast-paced life, health conditions like hypertension have become quite common among people. In order to keep a track of your blood pressure and monitor it on a regular basis, you can either ...