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Analog Devices Unveils First-of-its-Kind Analog 3-Axis, High-g MEMS Accelerometer

Analog Devices has unveiled a new analog 3-axis, high-g MEMS accelerometer called the ADXL377, which is the first commercially available accelerometer of its kind in the industry.

From Analog Devices, Inc. 24 May 2012

Si-Ware Systems’ New Platform Accelerates Inertial Sensor Module Development

Si-Ware Systems, a company specializing in MEMS and IC-based solutions, has introduced an inertial sensor development platform called the SWS61111 that enables easy and rapid interfacing of most of the capacitive MEMS devices to superior performance electronics.

10 May 2012

Alacron and FastVision Incorporate PVI CMOS Sensor in High Speed Camera

Alacron and its affiliate, FastVision, have announced that their ultra high speed camera, the FC300, is to be highlighted at the Advanced Imaging Association’s (AIA) trade show being held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. Panavision Imaging (PVI) has provided the CMOS Sensor for the camera. Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s patented delta doping process has been incorporated in the new camera.

9 May 2012

Report Predicts Strong Growth for Global MEMS Accelerometer Market

Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘Global MEMS Accelerometer Market 2011-2015’ to its catalogue.

21 Apr 2012

Dytran Introduce Ultra Miniature Teardrop IEPE Accelerometers

Dytran Instruments, Inc. a leading manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, force and pressure transducers and associated electronics, has introduced the model 3225M39, an ultra miniature teardrop IEPE accelerometer with a sensitivity of 10 mV/g, designed to adhesively mount in spaces typically inaccessible to other types of accelerometers.

From Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH 19 Apr 2012

Measurement Specialties Introduces Model 4807A Low-Noise Accelerometer

Measurement Specialties has announced the release of the Model 4807A Accelerometer. The DC response high resolution accelerometer featuring micro-g resolution is the market’s first device with a remote auto-zero function.

16 Apr 2012

Heart Rate Company Announces Limited Edition Polar RCX5 Tour de France G5 GPS Heart Rate Monitor

The Heart Rate Watch Company has announced that the Polar RCX5 Tour de France G5 GPS Limited Edition, the official cycling computer of the 2012 Tour de France will be available for purchase from April through September, 2012.

7 Apr 2012

Dytran Introduces Ultra Miniature IEPE Accelerometer

Dytran Instruments, a major producer of piezoelectric and DC MEMS accelerometers, pressure and force transducers, and related electronics, has launched a new ultra miniature isolated accelerometer. The 3224M5 is an IEPE accelerometer.

From Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH 6 Apr 2012

BMW Develops Vehicle Sensor Technology for 2012 Olympic Training

BMW, the United States Olympic Committee’s Official Mobility Partner, has announced the completion of a velocity measurement system, marking the first time an Olympic technology project has been developed in collaboration with scientists at the USA Track & Field and the US Olympic Committee.

5 Apr 2012

Measurement Specialties Acquires Assets of Cosense for $11.5 M

Measurement Specialities has announced that the company has acquired the assets of Cosense, a Long Island, New York-based manufacturer of switches and ultrasonic sensors.

5 Apr 2012