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Steinel to Launch Two New Energy-Saving Detectors at NEMEX 2011

NEMEX 2011 is showcasing two new releases in the field of light sensor technology for better energy management, the Control PRO range of presence detectors and ProLog lighting and occupancy measurement device from Steinel on Stand U11.

11 Feb 2011

Interlaced Sensors Provide Digital Features in Analog Cameras

Ahrensburg, Germany-based Basler is producing two models, acA750-30gm and acA750-30gc of the GigE scan camera series.

From Basler Inc. 9 Feb 2011

Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor for Energy Efficient Solutions

Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions will be displaying its sensor that detects ambient light and proximity for use in mobile applications at the Mobile World Congress 2011.

9 Feb 2011

General Dynamics Team to Demonstrate Sensor Data Subsystem

In 2009, General Dynamics was selected by the Marine Corps to provide nine Combat Operations Center (COC) Capability Set III systems as part of the government's CAC2S initial integration of the Processing and Display Subsystem.

8 Feb 2011

New Sensors for Canon's New PowerShots

Canon is revamping its line of consumer-oriented point-and-shoot cameras, and where the company previously equipped its PowerShot and Elph units with a variety of CCD-based sensors, the company is standardizing on 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensors across the line.

8 Feb 2011

Omron’s E3X-SD Amplifiers for Use in Photoelectric Sensing Applications

Omron has enhanced its E3X series of fibre amplifiers with the E3X-SD fibre-optic sensor.

8 Feb 2011

FLIR Launches Thermal Imaging Cameras for Portable Applications

FLIR Systems has launched its E-Series of thermal imaging cameras. The line has four compact cameras providing Infrared diagnostics along with features such as Wi-Fi connectivity to portable devices like iPhones and iPads.

7 Feb 2011

Inline Optical Sensors Make Process Monitor Ideal for Small and Large Industries

Stratophase, a provider of chemical and biochemical measurement systems, launched its SpectroSens units for monitoring and control of data analysis at the 25th International Forum and Exhibition of Process Analytical Technology (IFPAC), held in Baltimore, USA between January 17 and 21.

7 Feb 2011

On Semiconductor Acquires Cypress Semiconductor Image Sensor Business

The latest amongst the long list of semiconductor acquisitions that ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) has made, is Cypress Semiconductor's (Nasdaq:CY) image sensor business unit for approximately $31.4 million. The all-cash deal is expected to close by the end of the first quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.

From ON Semiconductor 31 Jan 2011

Kinect Sensor Exceeds Microsoft's Expectations

The company said that its $19.95 billion in revenue and $0.77 per share were driven mainly by the 55 percent growth in the Entertainment & Devices Division. Microsoft credits the Kinect sensor for the upsurge in Xbox 360 console and game sales as well as Xbox Live subscriptions.

31 Jan 2011