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Non-Invasive Clinical Sensor Uses Gait as Disease Indicator

DataGait, developed by researchers at Oxford Brookes University, allows for easy and instantaneous analysis of a patient’s gait (manner of walking) by trained professionals in any health clinic.

14 Feb 2011

Kionix Launches Tri-Axis Analog Accelerometer

Provider of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors, Kionix has introduced a novel tri-axis analog accelerometer that consumes minimum power.

14 Feb 2011

SICK Introduces Photoelectric Sensor for Food and Beverage Industries

SICK has introduced a new high performance sensor called the W9-3 photoelectric sensor. The device has a rugged plastic housing and is available in a wide range of options such as connectivity, mounting and sensing range.

From SICK AG 14 Feb 2011

Gyro-Stabilized Stamp Payloads for Applications in Small UAVs

Controp, an Israeli company that manufactures payloads that are deployed in unmanned aircraft, recently launched its HD Stamp sensor.

14 Feb 2011

Accurate Lightning Location Data to Reduce Maintenance Time and Costs

Vaisala has added the Total Lightning Processor to its North American Lightning Detection Network that will track where cloud to ground lightning has struck within a distance of 200 meters.

From Vaisala Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Hydrogel Sensors to Respond to Environmental Changes

A research team led by Cagri Savran, an associate professor teaching mechanical engineering at Purdue University, has developed a diffraction-based sensor that is both biological and chemical.

14 Feb 2011

Carbon Monoxide Sensors Mandatory for Fire Rescue Officials

Draeger Safety situated in Pittsburgh has developed carbon monoxide sensors to be used by fire rescue officials in Palm Beach County to protect them against potential risks of inhaling the tasteless, colorless and odorless but highly poisonous gas.

14 Feb 2011

Cost-Effective Room Thermostats for Energy Efficient Applications

The Building Technologies Division at Siemens has unveiled the RDG, RDF and RDU series of communicating room thermostats displaying energy efficient flexibility.

14 Feb 2011

Collaboration Between Imatest, Graphin to Enhance Image Sensor Configuration

Colorado-based Imatest, a provider of software for testing of image quality, is collaborating with Graphin of Tokyo, a company dealing in evaluation suites for image sensors to enhance Imatest's Image Sensor (IS) Edition that accelerates the picture capture, testing and analysis cycle.

14 Feb 2011