Apr 05 2021 Read 8 Times Author: Arthur Burnley on behalf of Alphasense Ltd Free to read Unlock In recent years, the increased utilisation of low-cost sensors has significantly affected the safety and environmental markets, but instead of replacing reference-grade analysers, low-cost sensors have dramatically expanded the scope and range of applications for gas and particle monitoring equipment; particularly for environmental applications. As a consequence, the number of sensor manufacturers has increased considerably, so in the following article, Arthur Burnley from Alphasense will outline some of the factors that should be considered when choosing a sensor manufacturer.
Reputation and longevity A sensor supplier is more than just a cog in a supply chain – it is a business partner, with responsibility for possibly the most important performance characteristics of a product. In many respects, the brand reputation of an instrument manufacturer rests on the quality and reliability of its sensor supplier, so this is an important decision. The Alphasense sensors have been developed over 25 years; benefiting from a continuous improvement ethos that focuses on sensor performance and reliability. Manufactured in the UK, these sensors now command a major share of the global market.