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Mauritius International Airport Selects Morpho’s CTX 5800 Explosives Detection System

Morpho Detection, a division of Morpho, the security unit of the Safran Group, announced that it has achieved the first sale of its next generation CTX explosives detection system, the CTX 5800, to the Mauritius international airport on the Indian Ocean.

24 Jun 2011

Media Devices Will Drive Demand for Image Sensors by 2015

After several false starts and years of interest, 3D is finally gaining a prominent place as a mainstream technology via video and gaming content.

24 Jun 2011

Melexis Launches Extended HDR Image Sensor for Night Vision Applications

Melexis has added the MLX75412 extended HDR Image Sensor to its "Avocet" series of sensors. The sensor has "Autoview", an adaptive histogram remapping function, and "Autobrite", an automatic extended high dynamic range (Extended HDR) and exposure control function.

23 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

Aptina Introduces MT9D015 Image Sensor for Smartphones

CMOS imaging solutions provider, Aptina, has launched a 2-megapixel (MP) sensor for mobile camera applications. The MT9D015 image sensor is suitable for capturing video and stills in front-facing cameras in smartphones.

22 Jun 2011

Raytheon to Offer Airborne Processing Technology for Missile Defense Agency

A $10 million contract has been granted to Raytheon to offer advanced airborne data processing technology for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

From Raytheon Company 22 Jun 2011

Austriamicrosystems to Acquire TAOS for $320 Million

Austriamicrosystems has agreed to a $320 million deal to acquire Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS). This will allow the Austrian chip maker to benefit from the huge demand for sensors used in tablet computers and smart phones.

20 Jun 2011

ATE-AeroSurveillance Launches Airborne Real-Time Detection and Notification System

ATE AeroSurveillance, a company specializing on integration of airborne surveillance solutions and services for both commercial and government applications, has introduced a new autonomous Airborne Real-time Detection and Notification (ARDENT) system for next generation intelligent aerial surveillance systems.

16 Jun 2011

ESCORT Introduces Custom Installed Radar and Laser Detector

ESCORT has released a custom installed radar/laser detector called PASSPORT 8500ci Plus. The system features ESCORT’s Defender Database for speed camera and red light protection.

From Escort Inc. 16 Jun 2011