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Instrument Concepts Launches Smart Hydrophone with Ethernet Link

Instrument Concepts, a Canadian company specializing in sensor technology design and service solutions, has added a smart hydrophone with Ethernet link in its range of acoustic sensing products.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Lumex Launches High-Speed Infrared Detector and Emitter Technologies

Lumex, a global optoelectronics company, has introduced a new range of infrared emitter and detector technologies, MicronSensIR.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Draper Recommends Operational Monitoring System to Differentiate Between Forced and Natural Climate Variability

In a report by Draper Laboratory, the climate monitoring community would require an operational monitoring system to gather data.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Research Report on Intrinsic and Extrinsic Fiber Optic Sensors Markets

Frost & Sullivan research provides an analysis of extrinsic and intrinsic fiber optic sensors markets in the report titled ‘World Fiber Optic Sensors Markets’.

From Frost & Sullivan 31 Mar 2011

Sensory Receptors Distinguish Temperature Differences

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified that a protein ‘rhodopsin’ present in the eye and responsible for the perception of light, is also vital for sensing temperature. The study was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Awaiba and Fraunhofer Develop Disposable Microcamera for Endoscopy Applications

Germany-based Awaiba and Fraunhofer Institute of Reliability and Microintegration have developed the world’s smallest camera for disposable endoscopy applications.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

USC Researchers Develop MEMS Thermal Sensor to Identify Pre-Atherosclerotic Lesions

Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a new method to detect pre-atherosclerotic lesions.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

In-Stat Predicts More Than 225 Million Tablet PC Image Sensor will be Shipped by 2016

The growing demand for higher image resolutions has led to the usage of serial interfaces in image sensors, making them more effective when compared to parallel interfaces.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

T+C Vectors Introduces Location Sensing Search Engine on Android Platform

T&C Vectors has launched a real world location sensing search engine called the Inter-Xect Now. The search engine is a real-time, location sensing service aimed at locating products, places, people, services and live offers.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

DRS to Supply Integrated Vision Systems to the U.S. Army Assault Breacher Vehicle

DRS Technologies’ wholly-owned subsidiary, DRS Defense Solutions, has been awarded an IDIQ contract worth $32.5 million.

From Leonardo DRS 31 Mar 2011

UIC Installs HyGreen Hand Hygiene Sensor System

Xhale Innovations’ HyGreen Hand Hygiene System has been installed at the University of Illinois Medical Center (UIC) and is the nation’s fourth hand hygiene system to be installed in a medical center.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

VTI Announces Mass Production of CMR3000 Gyro Sensor

VTI Technologies announced that it has commenced volume generation of its CMR3000 Gyro Sensor, the first low power compact angular rate sensor.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Researchers Develop Highly Sensitive Sensor with Three-Way Selectivity

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel sensor that integrates various testing methods such as selective partitioning, spectroscopy and electrochemistry into a single device.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

Ubisense to Install Sensor Network at Fort Bliss Military Training Facility

The military training solution provided by Ubisense has been selected by Texas-based Fort Bliss to enhance the quality and safety of military training by providing accurate real-time tracking of assets and personnel and managing spatial data.

By Andy Choi 31 Mar 2011

TowerJazz to Develop Advanced CMOS Image Sensors for Army Portable Systems

The US Army RDECOM CERDEC Night Vision Electronics and Sensors Directorate (NVESD) has entered a contract with TowerJazz for a two phase development of its CMOS low light image sensors.

From TowerJazz USA 31 Mar 2011