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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

Smart Gadgets at the Second International ICST Conference on Arts and Technology

The Second International Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering or ICST Conference on Arts and Technology will take place from 7 to 9 December 2011 in Esbjerg, Denmark.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

USGS Deploys Stage Sensors Along North Carolina Coast

US Geological Survey based hurricane response crews have set up storm surge sensors at many key locations in the North Carolina coastal region. The installation was completed before Hurricane Irene reached the coast so that scientist could gather data on the depth, duration and time of arrival and retreat of storm surge.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011