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SensL Launches Second-Generation SL Series of Silicon Detectors

SensL, a supplier of silicon photomultipliers, has introduced the SL series of silicon photomultipliers (SPMs).

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Waters Unveils New Quadrupole Mass Detector at JAIMA Expo 2011

The Massachusetts-based laboratory analytical instruments manufacturer, Waters has unveiled a novel quadrupole mass detector, the Waters SQ Detector 2 at the Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers Association (JAIMA ) Expo 2011.

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Rittenhouse Develops Sensor-based Weed Control Solution

A spraying equipments manufacturer based in Canada, Rittenhouse has developed a revolutionary weed control management system, the WeedSeeker. It is an integrated pest management (IPM) tool capable of identifying weeds automatically.

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Opsens and Lios Partner to Provide Integrated Temperature and Pressure Sensor

A distributed temperature monitoring systems developer, Lios Technology has entered into a long-term agreement with fiber optic sensors manufacturer, Opsens.

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory Scientists Detect Snowfall Intensity Using Doppler Radar

A team of researchers from the Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory (LTE) from EPFL have completed a two year field study in the Swiss Alps around Graubünden in an effort to gather data to accurately determine intensity of snowfall using remote sensing.

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Researchers Develop Sensor to Precisely Measure Temperature in Adverse Conditions

Scientists at the Oxford University and University of Warwick have designed a temperature sensor that can measure temperature over a wide range between −120° C to +680° C at milli-kelvin accuracy.

By Andy Choi 7 Sep 2011

Japanese Scientists Devise New Way to Detect CO2 Gas

Scientists in Japan have come up with an inexpensive new material that can quickly and accurately detect specific gases in the air. The compound has been tested under a variety of conditions and has been found to be reusable.

By Andy Choi 6 Sep 2011

Research Team from Kyoto University Develop Carbon Dioxide Sensor with Light Sensitivity

A research team from the Kyoto University have discovered a gas sensor which overcomes the drawbacks presented by currently available sensors, like high cost, slow speed of detection and bulky size.

By Andy Choi 6 Sep 2011

Metal Detectors from Eriez Receive CSA International Approval

The Metalarm MA3600 bearing the brand names of Hawk and Eagle from Eriez have been approved by CSA International. This approval from CSA certifies that the MA3600 metal detector has passed the formal evaluation and testing process and the follow-up inspection process.

By Andy Choi 6 Sep 2011

SBIR Funds KCF Technologies to Enhance Tag, Track and Locate (TTL) Systems

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding was awarded to KCF technologies by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for improving their tools for finding and tracking Weapons of Mass Destruction before they were put to use.

By Andy Choi 6 Sep 2011

CellGuide Adds Three-Dimensional Compasses to GPS Chips Using Baolab NanoEMS Technology

CellGuide has chosen the NanoEMS technology from Baolab for incorporating into its positioning system. CellGuide has come up with CLIOX-C, which is a complete GPS and compass device.

By Andy Choi 6 Sep 2011

Lockheed Martin Completes Test to Assess Navigation Sensor Suite Performance

The Space Operations Simulation Center (SOSC) of Lockheed Martin has successfully finished the first orbital simulation for Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation (STORRM) with data and hardware that was carried with the STS-134 space shuttle Endeavour mission of NASA to the International Space Station.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 5 Sep 2011

Two Firms Award Orders for Flexpoint Sensor Systems’ Universal Sensor

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a producer of flexible sensors, has secured two initial orders for its newly introduced universal sensor.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 5 Sep 2011

New Nano Flow Sensor By Sensirion

Sensirion, a leading supplier of microsensor solutions, presents a new Nano Flow Sensor for Ultra High Pressure Liquid chromatography (UHPLC) applications. Key features are a pressure rating of 1000 bar (15000 psi) and a short response time of 30 ms.

From Sensirion AG 4 Sep 2011

New Blood Sensor on the Horizon

At the University of Toledo in Ohio scientists are working on a low cost and portable blood testing surface plasmon sensor. Blood tests are an important diagnostic toll and they can be expensive, time consuming and use difficult to transport equipment.

By Andy Choi 4 Sep 2011