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ECOSENSE Likely to Identify and Forecast Climatic Changes in the Forest Ecosystem

From July 1st, 2022, the German Research Foundation (DFG) will support the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1537 “ECOSENSE.” For its interdisciplinary, thorough study of ecological processes in forests, the SFB will receive around 10.5 million euros over four years.

30 May 2022

Efficient Contour Detection Using Only a Single LiDAR Sensor Through Reliable Shadow Correction

The Contour2D sensor system enables optimally efficient detection of conveyor belt utilization. It is the only system on the market to require just one LiDAR sensor to do this. The unique performance characteristics of the R2000 LiDAR sensor and an intelligent algorithm ensure reliable shadow correction.

From Pepperl+Fuchs Gb Ltd. 30 May 2022

Staying Flexible

Researchers at Tokyo Tech invent a flexible patch containing carbon nanotubes and stretchable conductors that can fit inside a pipe to detect real-time changes in water temperature or the presence of contaminants, which may improve sanitation during industrial processes

27 May 2022

Self-Driven Fabric Paired with Machine Learning Could Help Rectify Posture in Real-Time

Posture is a vital part of health. Continued poor posture, like leaning to one side or slouching, could result in discomfort and pain. It has also been proven to intensify the risk of strokes, vision problems, cardiovascular diseases, and musculoskeletal diseases.

26 May 2022

GHGSat doubles capacity to monitor methane emissions with three new ABB-built optical sensors

Canadian company GHGSat, which specializes in high-resolution GHG monitoring from space, launches three new ABB-built optical sensors into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, do...

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 26 May 2022

Kistler Launch World’s Smallest, Media Isolated Pressure Sensor

Kistler's new 4017A piezoresistive (PR), absolute pressure sensor combines excellent measurement capability with suitability for a wide range of applications, especially power train development at the highest levels of motorsport.

From Kistler Instruments AG 25 May 2022

Study Shows How Sensor Helps to Predict Shooter Localization Accuracy in Urban Areas

Two sound events occur during a gunshot: the muzzle explosion and the supersonic shock wave. Acoustic sensors, including single or arrays of microphones, can pick up these sounds and use them to estimate a shooter’s location.

24 May 2022

Sensirion Inside: Temperature and Humidity Monitor THEye

The Swiss company FiveCo launches compact data loggers under its new brand THEye. These monitor temperature and humidity of the environment for various applications such as the transportation of perishable goods or precious objects.

From Sensirion AG 24 May 2022

Research Reveals that New WiFi Technique Helps Indoor Robot Navigation

Engineers from the University of California, San Diego, have created a low-cost, low-power device to assist robots in properly mapping their path indoors, even in low-light conditions and in the absence of identifiable landmarks or features.

23 May 2022

Unique Multisensory Hybrid Material Created for Next-Generation Smart, Artificial Skin

The skin is not only the largest sensory organ but also the protective covering of human beings. It “feels” numerous sensory inputs simultaneously and reports information concerning temperature, humidity, and pressure to the brain.

17 May 2022

Non-Invasive Smart Pacifier can Monitor Health of Newborns in Hospitals

The need to carry out invasive, twice-daily blood draws, to track the electrolyte levels of babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICUs), could be eliminated with a wireless, bioelectronic pacifier.

17 May 2022

CO2 Gas Monitoring for Natural Substance Extraction Processes

MSR-Electronic digital gas sensors monitor CO2 and lack of oxygen. Supercritical CO2 extraction is a proven, environmentally-friendly, guaranteed chemical- and solvent-residue-free process, which is used to generate a wide variety of extracts and raffinates.

From MSR-Electronic GmbH 17 May 2022