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LOT Oriel Offering Discounts on ILT Light Meters and Detectors Until the End of August

LOT are offering 10% off all ILT Light Meters and Detectors until the end of August 2011.

6 Jul 2011

Researchers Develop Zinc Detecting Sensor

Scientists from Queen Mary’s School of Biological and Chemical Sciences have developed a sensor that can detect Zinc.

By Andy Choi 6 Jul 2011

New Report on Sensors for Process Control

Research and Markets has added John Wiley and Sons’ new book titled ‘Sensors, Sampling, and Simulation for Process Control’ to its assorted collection of reports.

By Andy Choi 6 Jul 2011

UNSW Researchers Develop Fall Predictor Sensing Device

Scientists from the University of NSW (UNSW) have developed a new sensing device, which predicts who is most likely to fall and need hospital care for injuries.

By Andy Choi 6 Jul 2011

Portable, Wallet-Sized Dosimeter Measures Ionizing Radiation Exposure

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a portable dosimeter for measuring a person’s exposure to ionizing radiation.

By Andy Choi 6 Jul 2011

Low Cost 3D Digital MEMS Compass

Baolab Microsystems used its NanoEMS technology to produce a low cost 3D Digital MEMS compass. So far 3D compasses have used technologies like magneto resistive materials or Hall effect structures combined with magnetic fielf concentrators to detect the direction of the earth’s magnetic field.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

Computerized Senors to Improve response Times for Shootings

Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra announced the implementation of the ShotSpotter program at a news conference attended by other state officials. With 17 homicides in the current year the Mayor now hopes this investment will end the violence.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

Plugwise Systems Control Power and Conserve Electricity

Conserving power is what drives all of Plugwise’s activities.That is why it seeks to conserve power by controlling all energy using equipment from one location by merely connecting it to a Plugwise system. A system which has helped customers to save power and money by lowering energy bills.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

Sensirion Launch Flow Sensor for Low Volume Dosing Applications

Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion is launching a flow sensor for flow rates below 2 cc/sec (120 ml/min) with hydrocarbon-based liquids such as photoresists and solvents. Designed for use in high-purity fluid handling applications in the semiconductor, PV and flat panel display industries, the new SLQ-QT105 sensor features a short measurement response time of approximately 40 ms and very high sensitivity for flow rates down to 0.05 cc/sec (3 ml/min).

From Sensirion AG 5 Jul 2011

OmniVision to Purchase VisEra’s Wafer-Level Lens Production Operations

OmniVision Technologies has signed a $45 million agreement with VisEra Technologies to purchase its wafer-level lens production operations.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

VisionGate to Present Data on 3D Cell Imaging Platform at IASLC Meet

VisionGate has declared that it would be presenting data, which would show how the LuCED test if used adjunctively could enhance the value of low dose x-ray computed tomography (CT) screening in early detection of lung cancer occurrence in high risk patients.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

New DNA Replication Technology Could Improve Genetic Diagnostics and Screenings

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have designed a DNA measurement platform that would provide revolutionary performance standards in the accuracy and sensitivity of sample screening.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

TAOS Unveils Ambient Light and Proximity Detection Sensors

Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS), a global distributor of digital ambient light sensors (ALS) used in tablets, smartphones and HDTV markets, declared that it has developed the 5th generation of TSL2x72 Series, which offers enhanced ALS technology and proximity detection technology.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

Queralt Releases iQ3 Application for iOS Devices

Queralt, a manufacturer of value-based sensor and RFID technology applications, has released a cloud based management, notification and tracking application, which can be used on iOS devices. The announcement adds to the celebration of the iPhone’s fourth anniversary.

By Andy Choi 5 Jul 2011

Water Testing Equipment Manufacturer Wins Start Up Business of the Year

Aquaread won the award for “Start Up Business of the Year” at the Kent Excellence in Business Award ceremony on Thursday 30th June 2011. The achievement was celebrated at a glittering event at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone which was staged and produced by Kent County Council and The KM Group.

From Aquaread Ltd 4 Jul 2011