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Calibration Gas Mixtures: A Complete Guide to Purpose, Standards, and Practical Application
Introduction Calibration gas mixtures are not merely cylinders of gas. They are the foundation upon which the accuracy of all gas analytical measurements in industry, environmental monitoring, and scientific research rests. Without them, it is impossible to confirm that a gas analyzer on a factory stack is telling the truth, or to ensure that a methane leak detector will provide a timely warning of danger. Calibration gas mixtures are state reference materials of gas composit
Nikolay Samoshkin
1 day ago11 min read


Measurement Methods in Industrial Gas Analyzers: A Complete Guide to Technology Selection
Introduction Industrial gas analysis is a field where the cost of error is measured not only in monetary terms but also in personnel safety, equipment integrity, and compliance with environmental regulations. When a potential customer faces the need to select a gas analytical system, they inevitably immerse themselves in a world of abbreviations: NDIR, UV, FTIR, TDLAS, FID, CLD... Behind each designation lies a specific physicochemical principle that determines which gases th
Nikolay Samoshkin
2 days ago12 min read


Pressure Sensors: A Complete Guide from Mechanical Gauges to Modern MEMS Technologies
Introduction: Why Is Pressure Measurement So Important? Pressure is one of the fundamental parameters without which modern industry, transportation, energy, and medicine are inconceivable. The accuracy of pressure measurement determines the safety of technological processes, the efficiency of equipment operation, and the quality of final products. Pressure sensors are devices that convert the mechanical action of a liquid or gas into an electrical or pneumatic signal suitable
Nikolay Samoshkin
5 days ago11 min read


Temperature Sensors: A Complete Guide to Types, Materials, Signals, and Applications
Introduction: Why Measure Temperature? Temperature is one of the key parameters that determine the state of virtually any physical, chemical, or biological process. Accurate temperature control is indispensable for modern industry, medicine, transportation, and even household appliances. A temperature sensor is a device that measures the degree of heating of an object or environment and converts the acquired data into an electrical signal suitable for analysis. These instrume
Nikolay Samoshkin
5 days ago14 min read


Russian, Western and Chinese PLCs in the Markets of Russia and Central Asia: The Real Situation in 2025–2026
Industrial controllers are the «brains» of any modern production facility. They manage conveyors, machine tools, pumps, and entire factories. The market for these devices in Russia and neighboring Central Asian countries is currently undergoing tectonic shifts. The familiar picture, where Siemens, Schneider Electric and Rockwell Automation dominated unconditionally, has been shattered. But it has not been replaced by a monopoly of Russian manufacturers. Instead, a new, tripol
Nikolay Samoshkin
Apr 97 min read


Modern Development of Industrial Microelectronics in Russia
If one word could describe the path of Russian microelectronics in recent years, it would be «breakthrough». The numbers are impressive: over the past five years, production output in the industry has more than doubled, reaching 3.4 trillion rubles in 2024. In 2025, the figure is expected to exceed 3.5 trillion rubles. At the same time, the range of domestically produced electronic products has expanded from 2,500 to 36,000 items. This is the result not only of government in
Nikolay Samoshkin
Apr 97 min read


What Is AI and How Does It Impact Industry? A Complete Guide
For most people, artificial intelligence (AI) is associated with chatbots or neural networks that generate images. But the real revolution is happening where the news rarely covers it — in factories, mines, oil platforms, and logistics centers. In this article, we’ll break down what AI means from a practical standpoint and how it is transforming industry right now. What Is Artificial Intelligence in Simple Terms? Artificial intelligence is the ability of a computer system to
Nikolay Samoshkin
Apr 96 min read


Modern industrial emission and process control systems
In the face of increasingly stringent environmental regulations, rising energy costs, and global competition, industrial enterprises worldwide are faced with the need to modernize their production facilities. Key challenges today include not only improving efficiency and safety but also minimizing environmental impact. A whole class of high-precision equipment—industrial gas analyzers and automatic emission monitoring systems—is dedicated to solving these problems. Modern tec
Nikolay Samoshkin
Apr 23 min read


Industrial Water and Gas Monitoring: Market Solutions and Key Players Overview
Any industrial production today involves not only machinery and reactors but also dozens, if not hundreds, of measurement channels. Level and flow sensors, gas analyzers, emission control systems, automated water treatment lines — all these work in unison to ensure product compliance with standards and that environmental safety raises no questions from regulators. The task is challenging: one must simultaneously monitor flue gas composition, wastewater quality, process fluid
Nikolay Samoshkin
Apr 26 min read
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