by Brandstrom Instruments | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Thermal imaging cameras are the eyes of modern defense systems. From targeting pods on fighter aircraft to driver vision enhancement systems on ground vehicles, these sensors must deliver accurate, consistent imagery in conditions that would overwhelm lesser...
by Brandstrom Instruments | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
A solenoid is a very simple device: a wire coil that surrounds a rotating shaft. Putting electric current through the coil forces the shaft to turn. Brandstrom offers two types of solenoids: Self-Restoring and Bi-Stable. Here is the difference between them:...
by Brandstrom Instruments | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog
As summer winds down and a new academic and engineering season begins, we often see an increase in inquiries here at Brandstrom Instruments. Whether it’s students returning to campus or engineers getting back to project planning, questions about our solenoids and...