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Evoluce TWO Combines Kinect Sensor with Surface SDK Applications

Evoluce TWO is an amazing combination of the numerous possibilities of surface computing experiences and the powerful Kinect Sensor. Four users could operate simultaneously and learn and play on the 46” true multi-touch LCD as it detects over 60 inputs simultaneously.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Cambridge Pixel to Provide Radar Tracking Solution to Navtech Radar

Cambridge Pixel, a firm which develops processing, acquisition, display and primary radar solutions has entered into an accord with Navtech Radar, a producer and designer of low cost and reliable millimeter wave radar sensors and devices.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Murco Offers Economical Fixed IR Gas Detectors for Detecting Halocarbon Refrigerants

Murco Ireland is now offering a substitute to aspirated IR systems, a novel fixed infrared gas detector to be used for halocarbon refrigerants.

By Andy Choi 25 Jul 2011

Montana State University Students Participate in NASA Experiment

Montana State University students are getting firsthand experience of working on the edge of space with a NASA experiment. The members of the Montana space grant consortium and students of the University gathered on a plateau over the Yellowstone River east of Livingston on Thursday for an experiment.

By Andy Choi 24 Jul 2011

Airtex Introduces New Diesel Throttle Position Sensors

Airtex Engine Management has introduced two new sensors that are designed to eliminate wear issues and also reduce the repair costs on diesel trucks like the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500.

By Andy Choi 24 Jul 2011

National Instruments Partners with Perpetuum for Wireless Sensors which Use Vibrations for Harvesting Power

National Instruments has decided to partner with Perpetuum for offering a measurement node network, which would be powered wirelessly eliminating the need for batteries.

From National Instruments Corporation (U.K.) Ltd. 22 Jul 2011

DataNab Expands Existing Portfolio of 1-Wire Sensor Solutions

DataNab, a provider of low cost IP enabled solutions for residential and commercial systems, is enhancing its range of 1-Wire temperature sensors and is focusing on OEM manufacturers, business, end users, and systems integrators who need economical embedded monitoring or control solutions in temperature related applications such as refrigeration and HVAC, geothermal, solar and other alternative energy systems that make use of multiple temperature sensors.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

Cypress OvationONS II Optical Navigation System Selected by Samsung for Intercept QWERTY Cell Phone

Cypress Semiconductor has made an announcement stating that Samsung Electronics has chosen the OvationONS optical navigation system. This would be used in optical track pad modules inside the Android-based Intercept phones, and would help in an easy and intuitive menu and single handed screen navigation.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

A+A Düsseldorf to Showcase Crowcon Gas Detectors

Crowcon Detection Instruments, a firm based in Oxfordshire in the UK, is planning to showcase its new product, Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at the A+A 2011, which is to be held in Düsseldorf from October 18 to 21.

From Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd 22 Jul 2011

Sharp Launches GP2AP020A00F Proximity Sensor

Sharp has designed a proximity sensor, integrated with an ambient light sensor, the new GP2AP020A00F. This sensor is perfect for mobile devices such as smartphones due to its ultra compact size (4.0 x 2.0 x 1.2 mm) and is also suitable for detection of extremely low light levels.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

Sporian Supplies Biosensor System for Water Testing and Purification

Sporian Microsystems, which produces sensors and sensor systems, has supplied preliminary article modules for a latest, in-line biological sensor system.

By Andy Choi 22 Jul 2011

Balluff Offers Universal, Modular Designed Mounting System for Sensors

Balluff, a manufacturer of RFID systems, linear position transducers and a broad range of sensors, including photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and vision sensors for a wide range of industries, has introduced a modular designed, universal mounting system for sensors.

From Balluff GmbH 22 Jul 2011

New Ultrasonic Sensor Precisely Measures Heat Energy and Water Flow

Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) ElectroCeramics, leading manufacturer of ceramic components, has launched a new sensor which is ideal for reliable and precise heat energy and water flow measurement. The high performance ultrasonic sensors enable designers and OEMs to build accurate measurement equipment including smart metering systems, which are critical to helping society understand and reduce energy usage.

21 Jul 2011

Vaisala Introduces New Range of Humidity and Temperature Sensors

Vaisala has developed a new range of HMP humidity and temperature sensors, which are not only simple to integrate but also are cost-effective when used in remote data logging applications.

From Vaisala Corporation 21 Jul 2011

Renesas Launches New Digital Ambient Illuminance Sensor

Renesas Electronics has introduced the new PH5551A2NA1, a digital ambient illuminance sensor, which is capable of detecting the brightness of ambient light and then transmitting a corresponding signal to a microcontroller (MCU).

By Andy Choi 21 Jul 2011