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Freescale Semiconductor Unveils Automotive Sensor Modules for its Tower System

Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled automotive sensor modules for its Tower System development platform.

From NXP Semiconductors 31 Aug 2011

RISCON Expo to Showcase Radiation Detection Solutions from Universal Detection Technology

Universal Detection Technology, a provider of early-warning monitoring devices for radiological, chemical and biological risks, has declared that it will exhibit its complete range of radiation detection systems as well as chemical weapon and bio-weapon detection devices at the RISCON Security and Trade Expo to be conducted from 19 to 21 October 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

Teledyne DALSA Introduces Genie TS Cameras with CMOS Imaging Sensor Technology

Teledyne DALSA, a global provider of machine vision technology, has introduced a new series of versatile cameras featuring the company’s advanced CMOS imaging sensor technology.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

Northrop Grumman Business Unit Astro Aerospace Delivers Antennas to Lockheed Martin for GPS III

Astro Aerospace, a Northrop Grumman business unit, has developed and delivered 16 monopole, self deploying JIB antennas to Lockheed Martin satellite building company for their state-of-the-art global positioning system satellites.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 31 Aug 2011

NIH Awards Follow-up Funding for Non-Intrusive Health Monitoring System Research for Aged

The National Institute of Health has awarded a follow-on grant to AFrame Digital for continuing research in fall reduction.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

Texas Instruments Launches Bluetooth Low Energy Profiles Compatible with CC2540 System-on-Chip

A wireless connectivity solutions provider and semiconductor manufacturer, Texas Instruments has launched 10 low energy Bluetooth technology profiles that includes, Bluetooth v4.0.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 31 Aug 2011

SMK Europe Launches RemoPad Developed with Movea’s SmartMotion Technology

A SMK subsidiary headquartered in Tokyo, SMK Europe has launched its RemoPad that incorporates SmartMotion Technology developed by Movea in order to develop an advanced remote control for satellite, IPTV and cable operators.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

AuthenTec Smart Fingerprint Sensor AES1750 in Waterproof Mobile Phones from Fujitsu

A provider of identity management and security solutions, AuthenTech has declared that its AES1750 fingerprint sensor has been integrated into mobile phones of Fujitsu including the docomo STYLE series F-10C , SMART series F-11C and PRIME series F-09C.

By Andy Choi 31 Aug 2011

Innalabs Present New Coriolis Vibratory Gyroscopes at MAKS 2011

INNALABS has presented its new development – Coriolis Vibratory Gyroscopes (CVG) at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011 in Moscow, Russia.

From Innalabs 30 Aug 2011

"Electronic Nose" with Gas Sensors 'Smells' Heart Failure

A research team in Germany has developed an "electronic nose" for "smelling" heart failure. The nose is part of a novel non-invasive method for early detection of heart failure.

By Andy Choi 30 Aug 2011

MicroGen to Create Vibrational Energy-Harvesting Sensors

Piezoelectric manufacturer MicroGen Systems is set to create chips that can convert vibrations into electricity to power sensors. The Ithaca, New York based company is looking at producing an energy scavenging chip that can convert the environmental vibrations into a source of power for wireless sensors.

By Andy Choi 29 Aug 2011

Junior Ice Hockey Team Using Helmet Sensors to Gauge Impacts

Junior ice hockey team, the ‘Saskatoon Blades’, are using helmet mounted sensors at training camp to track the force of ‘on ice’ hits. When a player of the Western Hockey League team gets hit the strength of the impact and where it happened is recorded on a chip and transmitted back to a storage device.

By Andy Choi 29 Aug 2011

Ultra Thin Covert Tracker by Blackline GPS with Extended Battery Life

A commercial and industrial safety product manufacturer headquartered in Calgary, Blackline GPS will reveal the Flat Track ultra thin covert tracker to emergency and law enforcement professionals at the Enforcement Expo in Las Vegas from 31st August to 2nd September, 2011.

By Andy Choi 29 Aug 2011

Vishay Intertechnology Introduces Surface-Mount Power Metal Strip Resistors

Vishay Intertechnology has developed surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistors in two case sizes, viz., the 2726 and 4026, which allows for combination of 5 W to 7 W power rating with tremendously low resistance values.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 29 Aug 2011

Researchers Identify Sensors to Detect Presence of Estrogenic Compounds

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois has developed fluorescing sensors that detect compounds interacting with estrogen receptors present in the human cells.

By Andy Choi 29 Aug 2011