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Suprema Unveils New Fingerprint Module with High Precision Optical Sensor

Suprema unveiled the SFM 5000 Series fingerprint module with better speed and improved algorithm.

11 Apr 2011

Goodrich to Deliver Upgraded Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance Sensors to the United States Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) has chosen Goodrich for supplying two upgraded Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance Sensors (SYERS) for use on the U-2 Platform.

8 Apr 2011

Research Report on Intrinsic and Extrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors Markets

Frost & Sullivan research provides an analysis of extrinsic and intrinsic fiber optic sensors markets in the report titled ‘World Fiber Optic Sensors Markets’.

From Frost & Sullivan 31 Mar 2011

Sensory Receptors Distinguish Temperature Differences

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified that a protein ‘rhodopsin’ present in the eye and responsible for the perception of light, is also vital for sensing temperature. The study was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences

31 Mar 2011

In-Stat Predicts More Than 225 Million Tablet PC Image Sensor will be Shipped by 2016

The growing demand for higher image resolutions has led to the usage of serial interfaces in image sensors, making them more effective when compared to parallel interfaces.

31 Mar 2011

DRS to Supply Integrated Vision Systems to the U.S. Army Assault Breacher Vehicle

DRS Technologies’ wholly-owned subsidiary, DRS Defense Solutions, has been awarded an IDIQ contract worth $32.5 million.

From Leonardo DRS 31 Mar 2011

TowerJazz to Develop Advanced CMOS Image Sensors for Army Portable Systems

The US Army RDECOM CERDEC Night Vision Electronics and Sensors Directorate (NVESD) has entered a contract with TowerJazz for a two phase development of its CMOS low light image sensors.

From TowerJazz USA 31 Mar 2011

Canon Launches Digital Cameras with High Sensitivity Sensor

Canon has released the PowerShot SX series and IXUS series, the new range of digital cameras featuring enhanced TruCapture technology with High Sensitivity sensor.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc 30 Mar 2011

Acuity Brands’ Sensor Switch Offers a Cost-Effective Lighting Controls Solution

Acuity Brands has been chosen by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MHPA) to supply LED lighting solutions, which will help in reducing energy and maintenance costs to attain sustainability goals.

29 Mar 2011

Hamamatsu Launches S11500-1007 CCD Image Sensor

Hamamatsu has released the S11500-1007 back-thinned CCD image sensor. It has been exclusively developed for Raman spectroscopy with a broad spectral response ranging between 200 and 1100 nm.

28 Mar 2011