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Azoteq Launches Capacitive Proximity cum Touch Sensor

Azoteq introduces a new proximity cum touch sensor in the market under the name IQS128. The IQS128 combines capacitive proximity and touch sensing abilities into a single device that uses a single antenna.

25 May 2011

Industrial Leaders Group Launches New Sensors Directory

The American Industrial Directory has introduced a new Sensors Directory that contains information on electronic devices, sensors and other components that can be utilised in various applications. Some of the popular applications are precision measuring, optics, thermocouples, calibration and others.

16 May 2011

STMicroelectronics Introduces Location Sensor for Advanced Sensing Applications

STMicroelectronics declared that it has come out with a comprehensive hardware package, which is capable of sensing the location by exercising 10 degrees of freedom (DoF).

From STMicroelectronics 16 May 2011

GPS Operational Control Segment from Boeing to Serve U.S Air Force

The U.S Airforce’ 50th Space Wing would now benefit from the services of Boeing’s GPS Operational Control Segment.

11 May 2011

Space- Based Infrared System from Lockheed Martin Prepared for Lift-Off in May

The Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) developed by Lockheed Martin was enclosed into its payload fairing on April 20th as part of the preparation for lift-off, which was scheduled in May.

9 May 2011

Razer Introduces Hydra Motion Sensing Controller for PC Gaming

Razer rolls out the new gaming controller, named Razer Hydra, which is a product of the year long efforts of Razer and Sixense. The new controller comes with excellent accuracy that would interest those who take gaming seriously.

7 May 2011

Isuzu and Teletrac Jointly Create GPS and Vehicle Tracking Technology

Teletrac declared that Fleet Director, an advanced fleet management solution, has been chosen by Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. The function of the Fleet Director is to locate and monitor the position and activities of fleet vehicles.

5 May 2011

Northrop Grumman Commences Testing of New Multi-Function Sensor for BAMS Applications

Northrop Grumman group has declared the start of the testing activity of its new Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS), which is being developed to serve the U.S Navy. The new sensor would be used on the MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS).

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 3 May 2011

Melbourne to Adopt Sophisticated Sensor System for Parking Infringements

A new system of monitoring for parking infringements using ground sensors is the latest brain child of the Melbourne City Council. It expects to earn $3 million extra per year with the new sensors that will alert parking inspectors about motorists that tend to over stay their time limits.

2 May 2011

US Air Force Looks at Signal Emitting Powder to Track Combatants

The United States Air Force is looking for a new type of tracking technology in which a small drone can paint the target to be followed with a signal emitting powder or liquid.

1 May 2011