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Vibration Sensors Reduces Triggering of False Readings

Ophir Photonics, a supplier of accurate laser measurement tools, has unveiled a Shock Absorber at Photonics West 2011. The device is a mounting post that allows operation of sensitive pyroelectric laser powered-sensors in a surrounding that vibrates.

31 Jan 2011

Health Sensors to Reduce Aircraft Operational Costs

MicroStrain has introduced the wireless health usage and monitoring systems (Hums) that are at present being deployed in US military rotorcraft as an experiment. If they complete successful runs, they could become part of an all military and commercial aircraft.

31 Jan 2011

Biomaterial Sensor Can Detect Viruses and Bacteria

According to a report published in the New Mexico Daily Lobo late last year, scientists at the University of New Mexico have designed a sensor that will identify biological material used to manufacture weapons.

31 Jan 2011

Android Supports Linux Camera Board

e-con Systems has launched its Android camera driver. The device will be deployed on its e-CAM50_OMAP35x, which is offered as an add-on to its camera board while it interfaces with the OMAP evaluation board.

From e-con Systems, Inc. 31 Jan 2011

Single Chip Solution for Big Multi-Touch Screens

Cypress Semiconductor has declared the launch of a high-performance single-chip called the TrueTouch device that can be deployed for big multi touch screens up to 11.6 inches.

31 Jan 2011

Imec Offers Hyperspectral Cameras, Silicon Photonics and CMOS Image Sensors

Imec designs next-generation, low-cost imaging systems such as smart zone lenses and hyperspectral cameras. These imaging systems are based on micromirror technologies.

From imec 31 Jan 2011

Sensors Expo + Conference to Showcase Advanced MEMS Solutions

MEMS Industry Group announced that it will display its microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) at the Sensors Expo & Conference to be held in Rosemont, Illinois from 6 to 8 June 2011.

31 Jan 2011

OPTEK Technology Develops Optical Switch for Non-Contact Interruptive Sensing Applications

Manufacturer of sensing and illumination solutions, OPTEK Technology has developed a new low-profile slotted switch for use in non-contact interruptive object sensing applications.

31 Jan 2011

Ricoh Introduces CX5 Superzoom Camera with Passive Area Sensor

Ricoh has released a new CX5 compact superzoom camera with a passive area sensor and a hybrid autofocus system.

31 Jan 2011

Banner Launches Retroreflective Radar Sensors

Manufacturer of photovoltaic sensors, Banner Engineering has unveiled a new retroreflective variant to its series of R-GAGE QT50R radar sensors.

31 Jan 2011

Baumer Introduces Inductive Sensors in Digital + Analog Versions

Baumer, a manufacturer of sensor solutions, announced the launch of a new range of inductive sensors that are suitable for distance measurement and object identification.

From Baumer Ltd. 31 Jan 2011

Rotary Encoder Track Eliminates Redundant Sensors

The sine/cosmic rotary encoder developed by Pepperl+Fuchs has an extra absolute track that eliminates the requirement of redundant sensor units.

31 Jan 2011

Farnell Launches Tri-Axis Internal Sensor

Farnell has recently launched the ADIS16405 iSensor. The device is a comprehensive inertial sensing system featuring a tri-axis gyroscope, a tri-axis accelerometer and a tri-axis magnetometer.

From Farnell Electronics 31 Jan 2011

Generator Sensors to Enhance Railway Logistics

The Schaeffler's group has developed the Generator sensor Bearing, a device that can be fitted onboard, facilitating data about the status of bearings, wheel sets and railway lines to be collected, and relaying it to a control system situated at a higher level.

31 Jan 2011

Holographic Display Sensors Enhance Gesture Recognition

Provision Interactive Technologies, a division of Provision Holding, recently declared that it will showcase its interactive gesture prototype along with Prime Sense and the PrimseSensor 3D camera.

29 Jan 2011