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Azoteq Reveals IQS243 Capacitive Touch and Proximity Sensor

A proximity and touch sensor solutions provider for sliders, scroll wheels, switches and touch screens, Azoteq has expanded its ProxSense range of capacitive touch and proximity controllers with the addition of IQS243.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

AeroVironment Receives Order for Digital Unmanned Aircraft Systems

A technology solutions provider for advanced electric transportations systems, AeroVironment has announced that the US Air Force has placed an order worth $6,874,175.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Boiler Efficiency Maximized By Stainless Steel Conductivity Sensors

The rugged CS675 and CS676 Stainless Steel Conductivity Sensors from Sensorex are ideal for highly accurate, reliable monitoring of impurities in boiler water, reducing blow down maintenance cycles and lowering boiler operating, repair and energy costs.

From Sensorex Corporation 28 Sep 2011

Ben Heck Devises Bicycle Safety Sensor

Ben Heck along with element14 brings to you a cycling safety ‘mod’. The collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers has come up with an electronic device that alerts bicyclists if they are riding too close to cars or objects.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

University of Montana Awarded Funds for Project to Monitor Melting Ice in the Arctic Ocean

A researcher from the University of Montana has been awarded a $926,000 grant to study the effects of melting ice in the Arctic Ocean on the carbon cycle. Dr. Mike DeGrandpre is a chemistry professor who wants to use sensors to test levels of carbon dioxide and pH levels under the ice in the central Arctic Ocean.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Sensors Network Monitors Coral Bleaching Near Guam

At a small island north of Guam in the Pacific Ocean there is a new early warning system for corals. The system is based on sensors that monitor the neighboring environment of the corals for air and sea temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure and light levels.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

GPS OCX from Raytheon Completes Initial Design Review Successfully

Raytheon has announced the successful completion of the initial design review for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX), which is key to deciding the development approach of the program, delivery schedule and cost factors.

From Raytheon Company 28 Sep 2011

ForaCare Introduces Bluetooth-Enabled BP and Glucose Monitors

Swizerland-based, ForaCare Suisse in St. Gallen has declared the launch of a novel, smart, Bluetooth-enabled single-unit devices to monitor both blood pressure and blood glucose.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Major US Retailer to Test VeraTemp Thermometers

American Scientific Resources has declared the receipt of its first purchase order from a US electronics retail chain, Best Buy for the VeraTemp thermometer named Kidz-Med to be evaluated in the retailer’s wellness and health departments in certain Best Buy stores.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Analog Devices Unveils MEMS-Based iSensor Vibration Monitor

Analog Devices has introduced the MEMS-based ADIS16228 iSensor vibration monitor, which will assist industrial equipment designers to enhance their system performance and decrease maintenance expenditures by efficiently identifying and isolating vibration.

From Analog Devices, Inc. 28 Sep 2011

Blackline Signs Agreement with Spantec for Exclusive Rights to Fall Detection Intellectual Property

Blackline GPS and Spantec have signed an exclusive agreement regarding fall recognizing intellectual property that will be fitted within the mobile worker safety solutions of Blackline as True Fall Detection.

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011

BASIS Science Unveils Design and Features of its Heart Rate and Health Tracker

BASIS Science has unveiled the details of its Basis B1 band that will be launched towards the end of this year. The Basis band is a health and heart rate tracker that operates with a web-based private dashboard to assist people to stay and grow healthy.

By Andy Choi 27 Sep 2011

Hydrogen Sensors from NTM Now Approved for Use in Hazardous Locations

NTM Sensors are pleased to announce that NTM SenseH2TM hydrogen sensors are now being shipped with an approved label for UL and ATEX classification for hazardous locations and that they are officially listed in the UL database. Checking the UL database from the UL website is the best way to confirm that any sensor is officially recognized by UL.

From Nexceris 26 Sep 2011

Zeal Optics Introduces Z3 GPS Goggles with Data Capture Feature

At the recently held Vision Expo West 2011, the Colorado-based Zeal Optics revealed the GPS-enabled goggles collection, the Z3 GPS Goggles. The goggles boast of additional features such as data-capture and provide enhanced comfort.

By Andy Choi 26 Sep 2011

Viacam Security Develops ViaServe for Complete Access Control and Monitoring

Integrated solutions provider, Viacam Security has launched ViaServe, an access control solution capable of managing environmental sensors, cameras, access control equipment and other monitoring devices from a remote location using a browser or Internet.

By Andy Choi 26 Sep 2011