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Mettler Toledo Launches iRO Data Logger

METTLER TOLEDO is offering a new iRO (Intelligent remote operation) temporary data logger that provides a unique solution by giving comprehensive data.

From Mettler Toledo GmbH 12 Jul 2011

USGS Installs Seismic Sensors to Detect Earth’s Movements

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has roped in five universities to deploy more than 6000 seismic sensors in classrooms and civilian homes for detecting movements from the earth.

By Andy Choi 12 Jul 2011

Call for Thermographers to Contribute to InfraR+D Conference

The Infrared Training Centre (ITC) in conjunction with FLIR Systems has announced a unique possibility for thermographers from around the world to submit a contribution for their next InfraR&D conference.

11 Jul 2011

Qualtré Inc Raises $10 Million for Motion Sensing Innovation

Qualtré Inc has raised $10 million from venture capital backers Matrix Partners of Waltham and Pilot House Ventures of Boston. The inertial sensor company based in Marlborough won the funding after its successful demonstration of a silicon MEMS bulk acoustic wave gyroscope.

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

New Energy Harvesting Sensors

Can you print out a sensor from a printer and make it power itself from energy in the air? Apparently you can. Researchers have come up with a new energy harvesting device that can draw power from the radio and television transmitters, mobile phone networks and satellite communication systems.

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

Intel to Develop Sensors for Data Center Cooling

Intel will add sensors that help in data center cooling to its line-up. As per the U.S. Department of Energy about 40% of the cost of running a data center comes from the power needed to run chillers and air handlers to cool equipment.

From Intel Corporation 11 Jul 2011

Thickness Sensor for Semiconductor Wafers

In-process measurement of the thickness of Silicon wafer substrates and blind via depth is a regular operation in semiconductor manufacturing. Armstrong Optical Ltd of Northampton have added high precision, non contact sensor that allows thickness measurement of Silicon (and other semiconductor substrates) wafers (doped or undoped).

From Armstrong Optical Ltd 11 Jul 2011

TAEC Launches New BSI CMOS Image Sensor

Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC), a company that collaborates with technology firms to develop breakthrough designs, has introduced a new CMOS image sensor, which provides the smallest pixel size via the usage of back-side illumination technology (BSI).

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

Melexis Develops Integrated MEMS Sensors with CMOS Technology

Melexis has developed integrated MEMS sensors, such as the MLX90808 and the MLX90807 with CMOS technology and MEMS bulk micromachining, which are completely automotive qualified.

From Melexis Microelectronic Systems 11 Jul 2011

Monnit Introduces Wireless Sensors for Consumer and Commercial Applications

Monnit has introduced seven cost-effective wireless sensors developed for industrial, commercial and consumer purposes. These wireless sensors can also be used as a Plug and Sense Ethernet Gateway.

From Monnit, Corp. 11 Jul 2011

TechnoPurple, MeriCAR.com to Deliver GPS Vehicle Tracking System in India

MeriCAR.com, a company that provides online car servicing and repair web portal, has collaborated with TechnoPurple to deliver vehicle tracking option to car owners located in India.

By Andy Choi 11 Jul 2011

WaferSense Auto Vibration Sensors Deliver Wireless Real-Time Data on Tool Vibration

WaferSense Auto Vibration Sensors (AVS), which are designed like a wafer, can move along the path of an entire wafer, gathering, measuring and showing precise vibration exposure.

From CyberOptics Corporation 11 Jul 2011

New Gold Coatings Produced by PEALD to Play Key Role in Sensing Technologies

Coinage metals (Cu, Ag, Au) are poised to play a significant role also in sensing technologies, where they will be crucial in signal enhancement and as anchor surfaces for organic sensing elements. Using plasma to deposit these metals as an ALD process widens drastically the deposition temperature window, permitting the employment of such sensitive substrates as modified fiber optic filaments and plastics.

10 Jul 2011

Texas Instruments Unveils TMP006 PIR Temperature Sensor

Texas Instruments is now offering contactless temperature measurement in a handy, single-chip passive infrared MEMS temperature sensor, the TMP006.

By Andy Choi 8 Jul 2011

Silicon Sensor International Renamed as First Sensor AG

Silicon Sensor International AG will now be called First Sensor AG. The decision to trade under the new name was taken during the company’s annual general meeting.

By Andy Choi 8 Jul 2011