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Imec and Solvay Introduce New Organic Photovoltaic Module

Imec and the chemicals company Solvay have announced an organic photovoltaic module with a world-record certified efficiency of 5.5 percent.

From imec 24 Sep 2012

Aptina Launches Camera Sensor for Mirrorless and Bridge Camera Market

Aptina, a company providing CMOS imaging solutions worldwide, has launched a new digital camera image sensor to cater to the mirrorless and bridge camera markets. Labeled as AR1011HS, the new sensor which features a 1” optical format has been developed for the Tier-1 camera original equipment manufacturers.

20 Sep 2012

IB and Raptor-ID Jointly Develop World’s Smallest Fingerprint Scanner

Integrated Biometrics (IB) has declared the development of Watson-Mini, the smallest Appendix F (App F) certified fingerprint scanner which is a culmination of the company’s partnership with Raptor Identification Systems (Raptor ID).

From Integrated Biometrics 20 Sep 2012

Dark Energy Camera Adopts Berkeley Lab Sensors

Mounted atop the Victor Blanco Telescope at Chile’s Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) captured its first images of a southern sky gleamed with galaxies during early morning of September 12.

20 Sep 2012

Aptina Launches New 18 Megapixel BSI Sensor for DSC Market

Aptina, a worldwide provider of CMOS imaging solutions, has introduced a new 18 MP image sensor for the premium, compact digital camera market. Dubbed as AR1820HS, the high resolution sensor features a 1.25 µ, high performance backside illuminated (BSI) pixel.

20 Sep 2012

Plessy Semiconductors on the Shortlist for New Innovative MAGIC High Brightness LED Products

Plessey has been shortlisted for its new innovative MAGIC™ (Manufactured on Gan ICs) High Brightness LED (HBLED) products in the British Engineering Excellence Awards 2012 Electronics Product Category.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 20 Sep 2012

CMOSIS Introduce High-Resolution CMOS Image Sensor for Leica Cameras

CMOSIS, the renowned European specialist for advanced CMOS image sensors, has developed a high-resolution, high-dynamic-range CMOS image sensor exclusively for Leica Camera AG geared to an important volume market.

18 Sep 2012

Carlson Introduces New Machine Control Sensor

The integration of new Carlson MC Pro Vx5 3D machine control sensor with Carlson Machine Control’s touch-screen CBx5 Control Box Console results in seamless operation, installation and simple conveyance.

15 Sep 2012

MIRTEC to Premier Advanced AOI Equipment at SMTAI Orlando 2012

MIRTEC, “The Global Leader in Inspection Technology”, announced that it will premier its Technologically Advanced AOI Equipment at SMTAI Orlando 2012, which will take place October 16-17, 2012 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Florida.

14 Sep 2012

NASA to Use X-ray Telescope Technology by Lion Precision for Capacitive Displacement Sensors

NASA’s newest orbital X-ray telescope technology uses high-performance capacitive displacement sensors from Lion Precision during the assembly procedure.

14 Sep 2012