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Thermostats to Enhance Smart Energy Monitoring

Provider of Intelligent Energy Management systems for consumer and industrial applications, Comverge, is incorporating its ComfortChoice Touch thermostat into its IntelliSOURCE platform. This development will help maximize energy management systems.

7 Feb 2011

Etegent Radar Technology to be Used in US Air Force Tracker Applications

Etegent Technologies, a company involved in high tech research and development, has received a contract from the US Air Force for the first phase of SBIR. Under the terms of the contract, the company will develop performance models for feature-aided trackers.

7 Feb 2011

Report Estimates Steep Rise in Demand for Chemical Sensors

According to a report published in Reportlinker, the market for chemical sensors in the US is estimated to rise by 8.6% each year, amounting to about $6 billion in 2014.

7 Feb 2011

FLIR Launches Thermal Imaging Cameras for Portable Applications

FLIR Systems has launched its E-Series of thermal imaging cameras. The line has four compact cameras providing Infrared diagnostics along with features such as Wi-Fi connectivity to portable devices like iPhones and iPads.

7 Feb 2011

Inline Optical Sensors Make Process Monitor Ideal for Small and Large Industries

Stratophase, a provider of chemical and biochemical measurement systems, launched its SpectroSens units for monitoring and control of data analysis at the 25th International Forum and Exhibition of Process Analytical Technology (IFPAC), held in Baltimore, USA between January 17 and 21.

7 Feb 2011

One Touch Biosensors for Self Monitored Blood Glucose Systems

Universal Biosensors recently declared that the OneTouch Verio from LifeScan designed with Universal’s technology is suitable for applications in self monitored blood glucose.

7 Feb 2011

Microvisk Secures Further Funding for Blood Clot Sensor

In a third successful funding round in the past 12 months Microvisk has secured £10.5m, the largest amount raised by a UK life science company. This UK Company 'Microvisk Technologies' made news for having developed a handheld system to monitor the blood clotting status of patients taking the drug Warfarin.

By Andy Choi 6 Feb 2011

Nitrogen Sensor to Boost Wheat Crops

Ag Leader Technology, a developer of precision farming products, has launched the North American Wheat algorithm for OptRx.

4 Feb 2011

Redesigned Seeker Aircraft Features Larger Sensor Suite

Seabird Aviation has remodelled its Seeker patrol and survey aircraft in an endeavour to restructure airborne inspection.

4 Feb 2011

Wavefront Sensors to Measure Waves and Lenses

The Shack-Hartmann sensors from Trioptics can measure the wave front and shape of spherical and aspherical lenses in real time up to 1500 λ.

4 Feb 2011

Fluid Sensor Tag to Warn of Potential Risks

GAO RFID is launching an active fluid sensor tag for pipes fixed to ceilings, sensitive floors, water solutions and air conditioning units.

4 Feb 2011

Level Sensor to be Used in Harsh Climates

Vega Controls has launched level sensors to measure water and sewage levels. Sensitive radars offer safe and precise measurement even in volatile conditions.

From VEGA Controls Ltd. 4 Feb 2011

AeroVironment to Supply Raven UAS Upgrade Kits to US Army

AeroVironment has declared getting an order for $7,800,003 from the U.S. Army on January 25, 2011.

4 Feb 2011

Fluke Calibration Launches Stik Thermometers for Volatile Environments

Fluke Calibration has launched the 1551A Ex and 1552A Ex Stik Thermometers. The solutions offer an accurate digital alternative to mercury- based devices.

4 Feb 2011

Flame Sensors for Volatile Environments

The Honeywell LG1093AA24 and LG1093AA26 Gas Turbine Combustion System Flame Detectors, which are a replacement for GE Part Number 261A1812P012 from DtiCorp.com track UV radiation from a hydrocarbon flame, transmitting an output signal to specify a flame or no-flame circumstance.

4 Feb 2011