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New Wand Photodiode Sensors by Newport Corporation

Newport Corporation, an industry leader in optical power measurement, introduces the most advanced 918D-ST series wand photodiode sensors available.

18 Dec 2012

Label Sensor Technology Reveals Important Registration Accuracy Differences

Since the advent of clear label sensors in the 1990s, several different label sensor technologies have emerged – optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors and two types of capacitive sensors.

From Lion Precision 12 Dec 2012

SolarX Hybrid Energy Solution Couples Thermal and Electrical Power

SolarX Energy today announced the launch of its much anticipated SolarX Hybrid – a total solar energy solution expected to raise the bar on solar-generated clean energy by coupling thermal (hot water) production output of over 100,000 BTUs per day with electrical power production of up to 1.0 kilowatt per day.

12 Dec 2012

Lion Precision Compares Accuracy of Different Label Sensor Technologies

Since the advent of clear label sensors in the 1990s, several different label sensor technologies have emerged – optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors and two types of capacitive sensors.

11 Dec 2012

Tiny Terahertz Imager Chip Holds Potential for New Generation of Versatile Sensors

A secret agent is racing against time. He knows a bomb is nearby. He rounds a corner, spots a pile of suspicious boxes in the alleyway, and pulls out his cell phone. As he scans it over the packages, their contents appear onscreen. In the nick of time, his handy smartphone application reveals an explosive device, and the agent saves the day.

11 Dec 2012

Major CMOS Image Sensor Manufacturer Places Follow-on Order for Mattson Paradigme Etch Systems

Mattson Technology, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor processing equipment, today announced it has received a follow-on order for multiple paradigmE etch systems from a major CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturer. The systems will support a volume production ramp of CIS devices produced at this customer's fabrication facility.

11 Dec 2012

UniPixel Partners to Introduce Products with UniBoss-Based Touch Screens

UniPixel, Inc., a provider of Performance Engineered Films to the touch screen, flexible printed electronics, and lighting and display markets, has joined forces with a manufacturer of personal computers to develop and introduce products that feature next-generation touch screens based on UniPixel's UniBoss™ pro-cap, multi-touch sensor film.

10 Dec 2012

Excess of X-ray Radiation May Indicate the Supernova Shock Wave Escaping from a Dying Star

A team of astronomers led by the University of Leicester has uncovered new evidence that suggests that X-ray detectors in space could be the first to witness new supernovae that signal the death of massive stars.

10 Dec 2012

Validity Sensors Receives Strategic Investment from Intel Capital

Validity Sensors, Inc., the leader in Natural ID™ authentication, today announced that Intel Capital has completed a strategic investment as part of its Series E Financing.

10 Dec 2012

Appendix F Mobile ID Fingerprint Sensors from Integrated Biometrics

Integrated Biometrics, LLC (IB) today announces another technological breakthrough with the FBI certification of its newest finger print technology. IB's development team created the new product using their patented Light Emitting Sensor (LES) technology along with a thin film transistor (TFT). LES technology utilizes a highly engineered charged polymer film interacting with the specific properties of human skin to luminesce fingerprint images.

From Integrated Biometrics 7 Dec 2012