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AOptix Technologies to Improve Airport Security with Biometric Identity Solution from IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with a biometric identity system developer, AOptix Technologies.

By Andy Choi 13 Sep 2011

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Richard Desich SMART Commercialization Center for Microsystems

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Richard Desich SMART Commercialization Center for Microsystems at Lorain County Community College took place last Friday. The new 46,000-square-foot building, will focus on the commercialization of sensors and microsystems.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Sensor Device to Detect Buried Survivors

A study published in the Journal of Breath Research said that the molecules from the breath and sweat of humans could be used to detect their locations in crisis situations such as collapsed buildings due to earthquakes or bomb blasts.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Texas Instruments Introduces Low-Power, Low-Noise Operational Amplifier

Semiconductor developer, Texas Instruments has added to its rail-to-rail input and output, 1.8-V operational amplifier portfolio, the OPA2314.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 12 Sep 2011

Lutron and Honeywell Introduce Energy-Saving Touch Screen Thermostat

Lighting control manufacturer based in Coopersburg, Lutron Electronics has added to its range of temperature controls, the TouchPRO, a touchscreen thermostat co-branded with Honeywell.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Colibrys Releases Precision Tilt Sensor for Aerospace and Industrial Applications

A MEMS-based custom solution provider based in Switzerland, Colibrys has launched a MEMS-based tilt sensor, the MS9001.D.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Technip Umbilical to Use Mantracourt’s Wireless Strain Measurement Technology

A developer of strain gauge measurement technology based in the South-West of England, Mantracourt has announced that Technip Umbilical Systems has chosen Mantracourt’s wireless telemetry strain acquisition technology for the testing of offshore systems.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Hillcrest Labs Collaborates with Texas Instruments to Develop Advanced Motion Sensing Remotes

Hillcrest Labs has developed a remote control solution for motion sensing, which integrates radio frequency (RF) technology developed by Texas Instruments.

By Andy Choi 12 Sep 2011

Doble Engineering Announces New Dissolved Gas Analysis Instrument

Doble Engineering Company, a diagnostic instruments manufacturer and service provider to energy generation, transmission, delivery and industrial companies, recently unveiled the Doble Delphi, a dissolved gas analysis instrument for the continuous monitoring of dissolved gases in oil, one of the first indicators of deterioration in power transformers.

By Andy Choi 11 Sep 2011

Sensors from DNA Molecules Offer Hope for New Cancer Treatments

Sensors made out of customized DNA molecules may be used to treat cancer in the future. At the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Rome Tor Vergata researchers are working on nanosensors that are made from DNA molecules and may lead to new cancer tests and possible drugs.

By Andy Choi 11 Sep 2011

Flexpoint Developing Industrial Sensors with Bend Sensor Technology

The thin film sensing technology supplier, Flexpoint Sensor Systems has shared the status of the industrial sensors being developed by the company. The initial production of the sensors will commence in the fourth quarter of 2011.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 9 Sep 2011

Texas Instruments Launches Low Voltage Single-wire I/O Expander

A semiconductor manufacturer, Texas Instruments has launched the TCA5405, a self-timed, single-wire I/O expander. The TCA5405 single-wire I/O expander enables system designers to expand and control up to five outputs using only one processor general purpose input/output (GPIO).

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 9 Sep 2011

MEMS Sensor Supplier STMicroelectronics Participates at SEMICON Taiwan 2011

Benedetto Vigna, STMicroelectronics’ Group Vice President and General Manager of MEMS, Sensors and High Performance Analog Division, will deliver a presentation on the concept of art and science in MEMS and the significance of both aspects at the SEMICON Taiwan 2011 MEMS Forum being conducted at the Taipei International Convention Center.

From STMicroelectronics 9 Sep 2011

Northrop Grumman to Deliver Advanced Threat Warning Sensors to US Navy

A global security company, Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy according to which Northrop Grumman will provide advanced threat warning (ATW) sensors to the Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) division to protect aircraft and crews against threats received in the battlefield.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 9 Sep 2011

Sensors in Design 2012 Event to Focus on Sensor Applications

The technical resource available for design engineers in the manufacturing sector, Design News – a UBM Electronics brand has announced the date for Sensors in Design, an event focused on sensor applications.

By Andy Choi 9 Sep 2011