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Pressure Sensor to Record Blood Pressure

Researchers at the University of Leicester and scientists in Singapore have jointly created a sensor that can be attached to the wrist of a patient to determine and monitor the blood pressure of the central aortic systolic pressure or CASP that is near the heart and brain.

24 Feb 2011

Artificial Hair Cell Sensors to be Deployed for Various Applications

Northwestern University professor of mechanical and electrical engineering and computer science, Chang Liu is deploying nature to build flow and touch sensors.

24 Feb 2011

Smart Sensor System for Harsh Environments

Identec Solutions is unveiling its SensorSMART system. The company has incorporated positive features from three technologies into one single platform to address specific customer requirements.

From IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, Inc. 24 Feb 2011

Sub-Skin Fingerprint Identification Sensors for On-line Healthcare Monitoring

BIO-key International and Lumidigm will jointly offer an identity verification module for e-prescriptions at the Genesis HealthCare System.

From BIO-key International, Inc. 24 Feb 2011

Exciting New Research on Topological Insulators

Topological insulators have become one of the hottest topics in physics. These new materials act as both insulators and conductors, with their interior preventing the flow of electrical currents while their edges or surfaces allow the movement of a charge.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2011

Game Control by Kissing!

Kiss Controller is a game that you play by making out. No need to re-read that sentence; actually, the Kiss Controller is a game device that lets kissing control the speed and direction of a bowling ball.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2011

NAT to Establish Prototyping Centre for Biosensors

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre (NAT) will be expanding its Singapore base to include a prototyping centre in Singapore. The centre will be pioneered at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) under a unique Lab-in-RI programme.

22 Feb 2011

Wireless Power Sensor for Transportation Applications

Nextreme Thermal Solutions has launched Thermobility that converts heat to electricity for wireless applications that consume less power.

22 Feb 2011

Modular Smart Meters are Dual Channel Delta Sigma Modulators

According to Pietro Menniti, group vice-president and general manager, industrial business unit, industrial and power conversion division, STMicroelectronics

22 Feb 2011

Glory to Untangle Mystery of Aerosol Particles

The NASA satellite, Glory, will be launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base on February 23. It will measure aerosols in the atmosphere that are formed by vehicular emissions, factories, volcanoes or desert sandstorms. Green forests, marine life or soils can also cause aerosols. Aerosols can impact global climate changes.

22 Feb 2011