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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates STARLite Radar to Aid US Ground Troops

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the demonstration of the STARLite radar on the Persistent Threat Detection System, which is an aerostat surveillance and support platform exclusively positioned to aid the ground troops of the U.S Army.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 29 Jun 2011

F-35 JSF Sensors Successfully Tested at Northern Edge 2011

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Sensors have participated in the Northern Edge 2011 for the second time, and have been tested in the multi-operational environment in Alaska from June 13 to 24, 2011.

29 Jun 2011

Herceg Network Releases Btracking 2.0 Platform and Expands GPS Tracking Service

Herceg Network has launched the Btracking 2.0 platform. The company also announced that it has added new hardware solutions to its range of GPS service products.

29 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces New Pressure Sensor Chip

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd has come up with a new pressure sensor chip that includes an altimeter. The Xtrinsic MPL3115A2 is an MEMS pressure sensor that will be able to determine location and provide services to smartphones and touch screen tablets.

28 Jun 2011

Apple Looks to Patent New Sensor Technology

Apple has applied for yet more patents. This time it is for the technology that can help a mobile’s orientation sensors correct common photographic problems. The patent has been called “Image Capture Device Having Tilt and/or Perspective Correction”

26 Jun 2011

New Proposal Interferes With GPS Usage in Construction and Agriculture Equipment

Deere & Company, a leading provider of advanced products and services, has declared that a proposal, which is being considered by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is interfering with the usage of Global Positioning System (GPS) in construction and agriculture equipment.

24 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces Xtrinsic Pressure Sensor for Advanced Location-Based Applications

Freescale Semiconductor has launched Xtrinsic MPL3115A2, a new digital pressure sensor that detects altitudes. The micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology-based sensor enables advanced location-based and navigation applications for smart mobiles, tablets, and industrial and medical devices.

From NXP Semiconductors 23 Jun 2011

Microsoft Creates New Advertising Model With Xbox Kinect

Microsoft announced at the Cannes International Advertising Festival this week that the Xbox Kinect will come with advertisements soon.

22 Jun 2011

Northrop Grumman Completes JSF Sensor Testing

A Joint Strike Force (JSF) sensor testing was carried out by the US Pacific Command’s Northern Edge exercise as per Northrop Grumman. The biennial exercise involved over 6,000 airmen, sailors and marines.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 22 Jun 2011

Schneider Electric SA Looks at Offloading Sensors Unit

The largest manufacturer of low and medium voltage equipment, Schneider Electric SA may be considering selling its sensors unit. The French company which is located close to Paris had considered selling the Custom Sensors & Technologies unit once before in 2008 before the recession hit global markets.

From Telemechanique Sensors 22 Jun 2011