Identifying contaminants in virtually any materials, metallic or non-metallic, can be done using the electron microprobe, infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), or inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES). (read more)

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. (PCB®), introduces a new triaxial ICP® accelerometer that installs between rider and vehicle seat, for ride comfort studies and human vibration exposure investigations. Model 356B41 contains a precision, low profile, triaxial ICP® accelerometer, which is mounted to a metal plate and screwed into a molded rubber pad. (read more)

For general purpose force measurements; modal analysis force inputs; drop & impact testing; material fracture; mechanical impedance; tensile testing; biomechanics; materials testing; fatigue testing

• Measure dynamic and quasi-static forces
• Full-scale compression ranges from 10 to 5000 lb (45 to 22k N)
• Single axis-low cost

Series 137A Quartz, free-field, ICP^® blast pressure pencil probes from the Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) are designed for a broad range of explosion, blast, and shock wave testing. (read more)

The Aerospace & Defense division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has introduced a series of dynamic ICP^® pressure sensors, Series 106, 116, 122, 123 and 124, designed expressly for measurement of combustion instability and high intensity acoustics in rocket motors. (read more)

August 3, 2007, Depew, NY, USA – PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has debuted Model 130D22, a combined ICP® free field response pre-polarized array microphone and preamplifier. The microphone is designed for measuring sound pressure levels and frequencies in the audible range, and can be used simultaneously with ICP® accelerometers to simplify test setups. (read more)

The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) has released new Model 106M160 high intensity ICP^® acoustic microphone, designed for measuring airbag deployment noise and total impulse of an inflation event occurring inside of an automotive cabin. The unit offers sensitivities of 79.8 mV/kPa (550 mV/psi); a measurement range of 189 dB (57.2 kPa). (read more)

PCB Piezotronics (PCB^®) has announced the debut of Model 410B01 ICP^® force sensor signal conditioner, designed for monitoring forces experienced during manufacturing, assembly, on-line processes, quality assurance, and end-of-the-line product testing. (read more)

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. has introduced Series 105, a new family of ICP® miniature dynamic pressure sensors, ideal for monitoring dynamic combustion pressure in diesel and natural gas powered engines, and other reciprocating equipment. Proper monitoring allows for extended maintenance intervals, improved fuel efficiency, and lower NOx emissions. (read more)

Materials identification can be used to solve contaminant problems, determine the components of an unknown material and identify differences in similar materials. (read more)