Article By Jonathan Phelps New Hampshire Union Leader Photo courtesy of Dave Lane/Union Leader file For the past several years, Jewell Instruments in Manchester has increased its sales overseas, riding a trend for businesses in the Granite State. The company reports about 50% of its business comes from Asia and Europe, mostly from precision sensors and…
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Here at Jewell Instruments, we have been creating high-quality, precision sensors for over 60 years. But that doesn’t mean we sit back and rest on our laurels. As we enter a new year – and a new decade, we are focusing on growth and improvement. Here are some of our New Year’s Resolutions. STAY ORGANIZED…
Continue ReadingJewell Instruments Acquires DGH Corporation
Jewell Instruments, LLC (Manchester, NH) is pleased to announce that it has acquired DGH Corporation (Hooksett, NH). Relocation to Jewell’s headquarters in Manchester will occur over the next 90 days and management expects that the DGH operation will be fully integrated by the second quarter of 2020. DGH is an industry-leading manufacturer of data acquisition hardware…
Continue ReadingIntroducing New Electronic Compasses – the eCompass Series
Jewell Instruments is proud to introduce the eCompass series, a product family of precision electronic compasses for the unmanned vehicle and marine industries. eCompass Capabilities The eCompass series includes four different models, each with a specific combination of tilt sensors, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and accelerometers with RS-232, RS-485, or TTL output types. Each model is available in…
Continue ReadingJewell Signs Sales Representative for U.S. Southeastern States
Jewell Instruments has expanded its sales network within the United States with the signing of W.A. Brown Instruments, Inc. as a sensor and controls sales representative for the southeastern states. The company will carry Jewell’s force-balanced, MEMS, quartz, and electrolytic sensors in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. W.A. Brown holds offices in Cary,…
Continue ReadingPrecision Low Cost Sensors for a Tight Budget
When developing a new railcar, bridge, or construction machine, every movement is a crucial contribution to the success or failure of the project. Implementing precision inertial sensors into the design of a project is a necessity, but with limited resources, short design cycles, and tight budgets, engineers are expected to do more with less. High…
Continue ReadingMiniature, Ruggedized MEMS Tiltmeter
The 875 Mini Tuff Tilt Series is the newest addition to Jewell’s tiltmeter (inclinometer) line for geophysical & geotechnical applications. This is an affordable and durable tilt solution in a miniaturized package to accommodate space constraints. Prices are as low as $300 per unit on quantities of ten or more. The 875 Tuff Tilt series contains MEMS technology and is available…
Continue ReadingJMA-100/200/300 Offers Additional Measuring Ranges
The JMA-100/200/300 accelerometer series, a robust and affordable acceleration solution, is now available with ±4 g and ±10 g measuring ranges. These additional ranges are intended for applications that include wider movement but do not need as much sensitivity. The JMA-100/200/300 series contains MEMS technology and is available in single (JMA-100), dual (JMA-200), or tri-axis (JMA-300)…
Continue ReadingNew Geotechnical Tiltmeter for Shallow Water Environments
The 820 Shallow Water Series is the most recent addition to Jewell Instruments’ electrolytic tiltmeter line for geophysical and geotechnical applications. This is a waterproof tilt solution that provides civil engineers a cost-effective and practical alternative to tiltmeters rated for extreme depths. The 820 Shallow Water series is rated to 200 meters (656.2 ft) in depth and uses highly sensitive…
Continue ReadingJDI-100/200 Entered into Tech Briefs Award Contest
Jewell Instruments has entered the JDI-100/200 digital MEMS Inclinometer into the Electronics/Sensors/IoT category of Tech Briefs Create the Future 2017 Design Contest. Hundreds of manufacturers and inventors have entered their latest and most innovative product to compete in this contest. Other categories include aerospace & defense, automotive/transportation, consumer products, machinery/automation/robotics, medical and sustainable technologies. A group of…
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