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Oregon Researchers Investigate Microfluidic Sensor to Detect Biological Weapons

A research team at the Oregon State University is working on a Microfluidic sensor technology that could use unique iron oxide nanoparticles to detect chemical and biological weapons.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

IHS iSuppli Reports Apple as the Second Largest Buyer of MEMS Sensors in 2010

According to IHS iSuppli, Apple has been ranked as the second largest purchaser of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for use in Apple iPhone 4 and iPod Touch.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Novelda’s Impulse Radar Transceiver Bags Frost + Sullivan Innovation Award

The NVA6000, an Impulse Radar Sensor from Novelda has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan Europe New Product Innovation award for the year 2011.

By Andy Choi 5 May 2011

Transgenomic Presents Latest Results on Ultra-Sensitive DNA Mutation Detection Technology

Transgenomic declared that Craig Tuttle, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, had given a detailed presentation on the latest findings of its ultra-sensitive DNA mutation detection technology called COLD-PCR.

By Andy Choi 4 May 2011

Novelda Receives 2011 Frost + Sullivan Europe New Product Innovation Award in Radar Sensors

Novelda has received the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Europe New Product Innovation Award for its contribution in the field of radar sensors. The award was presented to the company for its advanced Novelda Impulse Radar transceiver, NVA6000.

By Andy Choi 4 May 2011

MEMSIC Unveils High-Performance Wireless Sensor Platform

MEMSIC has launched an advanced wireless sensor platform, LOTUS, to improve the efficiency of its wireless sensor networking solutions and products.

By Andy Choi 4 May 2011

Researchers Develop Monitoring System to Enhance Warehouse Safety

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS and IWS Handling GmbH have devised a novel monitoring system to check the stability of shelf supports in warehouses and thus ensure employee safety. It is possible to check the state of each shelf support continuously using a network of wireless sensors.

By Andy Choi 4 May 2011

Fixmo Acquires Mobile Device Management Company, Conceivium Business Solutions

A major supplier of mobile infrastructure management solutions, Fixmo has acquired Conceivium Business Solutions, a company that provides mobile device management software.

By Andy Choi 4 May 2011

Northrop Grumman Commences Testing of New Multi-Function Sensor for BAMS Applications

Northrop Grumman group has declared the start of the testing activity of its new Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS), which is being developed to serve the U.S Navy. The new sensor would be used on the MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS).

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 3 May 2011

Adhering to OGC SWE Standards Simplifies Sensor Web Development

The OGC Sensor Web Enablement (SWE) Common Service Model Interface Standard Version 2.0 and the OGC SWE Common Data Model Encoding Standard Version 2.0 have been declared as OGC standards by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) members.

By Andy Choi 3 May 2011

Melbourne to Adopt Sophisticated Sensor System for Parking Infringements

A new system of monitoring for parking infringements using ground sensors is the latest brain child of the Melbourne City Council. It expects to earn $3 million extra per year with the new sensors that will alert parking inspectors about motorists that tend to over stay their time limits.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011