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Non-invasive CO<sub>2</sub> Sensors for Combat Casualty Care

Polestar Technologies, a company involved in sensor research and development of technology has been awarded a Phase II order from the US Army for designing noninvasive CO2 Sensors for applications in Combat Casualty Care.

15 Feb 2011

Pedestrian Detection Sensors will Become More Prominent by 2016

A survey conducted by ABI Research on ‘Collision Warning and Mitigation Systems’, analyses world market trends, cost and technological estimates of various components, and also discusses current product announcements.

From ABI Research 15 Feb 2011

Nano Pillar Arrays Enhance Vigilance Against Threats

Drs. Joshua Caldwell and Orest Glembocki, scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Electronic Science and Technology Division, working closely with a team of researchers, have developed a sensor that will detect fingerprints of threat agents at the tracing level.

15 Feb 2011

U.S. Naval Research Team Enhances Chem-Bio Sensors

Early detection and identification of trace level chemical and biological agents and explosive compounds are critical to rapid reaction, response, and survivability in asymmetric warfare. While there are many methods currently being used that can detect these threats, none allow for the unique fingerprinting of threat agents at trace levels.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

New Sensor Technology for Electric Cars

Electric cars were once expected to be the ultimate travelling option of the 21st Century only to be maligned about the safety of plug-in vehicles compared to regular combustion engine cars. Now with Continental's new evSAT some of those fears can be allayed.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

STMicroelectronics and bTendo to Develop World's Smallest Pico Projector

In today's advanced smart phones, people carry huge amounts of movie clips and photos in their pockets, yet find it difficult sharing it with others due to the tiny display. Adding projection capabilities into the mobile devices will enable users to easily share their media with others - any place, on any surface, at any time.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

Airmar Introduces Three New Sensors

Three, state of the art NMEA 2000, Smart™ Sensors have been introduced by Airmar Technology Corp., a leading marine transducer and sensor manufacturer, recently. These are the HT200 High-Precision Temperature, DT800L Depth & Temperature, and the ST850/800 Speed & Temperature units.

From AIRMAR Technology Corporation 15 Feb 2011

Flexpoint to Extend Consulting-Agreement with Design HMI

Flexpoint Sensor Systems has expanded ties with Design HMI’s . Sukhminder Bedi for consultations to help develop products that deploy the Bend Sensor Technology.

15 Feb 2011

Wireless Pressure Sensor for Battery Powered Applications

Sensonor has recently unveiled its SP400-series of precision wireless digital absolute pressure sensors. Having an embedded RISC micro controller, it is offered in four pressure ranges from 150kPa (22psi) to 2000kPa (290psi).

From Safran 15 Feb 2011

Trials Confirm Success of Wireless Sensor for Heart Patients

Results of the CHAMPION (cardioMEMS heart sensor allows monitoring of pressure to improve outcomes in NYHA Class III Patients) clinical trial were recently published online in The Lancet.

From Abbott Cardiovascular 15 Feb 2011

Remote Sensing Resourcesat 2 Ready for Launch

According to a statement issued by officials at the Indian Space Research Organisation, the agency is preparing itself to launch Resourcesat 2, which is a satellite that will remotely observe the earth,

15 Feb 2011

FireLaser Heat Sensor for Hazardous Environments

Sensornet, a manufacturer of monitoring solutions and a subsidy of Tendeka, recently unveiled its FireLaser linear heat detection system.

From Sensornet Limited 15 Feb 2011

Breakthrough in CMOS Image Sensors with Transparent Coating

CMOS image sensors can now be used in a wide range of applications due to the breakthrough in the production method by the scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute of Microelectrical Circuits and Systems IMS, Duisburg.

14 Feb 2011

IDENT Enhances Mobile Proximity Sensing with ULPP Technology

IDENT Technology, a developer of three-dimensional gesture control solutions and innovative proximity sensing signed three license contracts with IC manufacturers for its patented Ultra Low Power Proximity (ULPP) technology. A mouse product was launched by a global OEM license partner in January using the same technology.

14 Feb 2011

Atmel Sets New Standard for Touchscreen Performance

A leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, Atmel Corporation, has announced the maXTouch E Series of single-chip capacitive touchscreen controllers: mXT224E, mXT768E, mXT540E and mXT384E devices for touch screens from 2 to 12 inches.

14 Feb 2011