Today’s smartphones utilize a wide array of accelerometers, gyroscopes and various other sensors in their designs. Relatively unknown is the barometric pressure sensor, which measures air pressure.

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 ...

A team of mechanical engineers investigating a revolutionary kind of micro-switch has found another application for its ongoing research. A team of mechanical engineers at Binghamton University, State ...

According to the Patently Apple, the iPhone maker is working on integrating the new air pressure sensor for the future earphones. The US Patent and Trademark Office has officially published a series ...

Wahoo Fitness’ new Elemnt Ace can calculate the effect of head winds and tail winds on your cycling performance. Wahoo Fitness’ new Elemnt Ace can calculate the effect of head winds and tail winds on ...

There’s a new meteorologist on Mars. Although NASA’s InSight spacecraft landed on the red planet late in 2018 to measure the planet’s geology—primarily by listening for Mars quakes—it also brought ...

If you build engines, tune cars, or even just like mashing your foot on the throttle with conviction, you’ve probably heard ...

An HVAC pressure sensor is particularly important in the cooling cycle—which includes compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation—where it helps regulate refrigerant flow. Proper airflow ...