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CyberOptics Delivers 1000th Inspection System to Chinese Market

CyberOptics, a provider of SMT inspection solutions, has sold its 1000th in-line inspection system to the Chinese electronics manufacturing market. The company has installed over 3,000 systems globally.

From CyberOptics Corporation 20 Aug 2011

US DOE Awards Sporian Contract for Sensor Evaluation for Gen IV Reactors

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Sporian Microsystems a contract for evaluating sensor designs, advanced materials and packaging, which would be made use of in Generation IV nuclear reactors.

By Andy Choi 19 Aug 2011

Pulse Electronics Collaborates with STM to Test Current Sensing Accuracy

Pulse Electronics has teamed up with STMicroelectronics for testing the current sensing precision in metering applications. The findings have been recorded in a paper on current sensing in metering applications using ST metering devices and Pulse Electronics’ current sensors.

By Andy Choi 19 Aug 2011

Jackson Systems Unveils T-21-P Touchscreen Thermostat Comfort System for HVAC Contractors

A wholesaler and HVAC manufacturer in Indiana, Jackson Systems, is launching the new Comfort System T-21-P Touchscreen Thermostat.

From Jackson Systems, LLC 19 Aug 2011

NRL Tests Autonomous Multi-Sensor Motion-Tracking and Interrogation System

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) have been working with the support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on an autonomous multi-sensor motion-tracking and interrogation system.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Rogers Launches Sensor-Loaded Smart Home Monitoring System

Rogers Communications have launched a security system that lets home owners control appliances and thermostats remotely using their smartphones. The service was launched in Ontario on Wednesday by the vice-president and general manager of Rogers Smart Home Monitoring, Ian Pattinson.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Innalabs Complete Development of INL-CVG Gyroscopes

The INNALABS team developing the CVG gyroscopes with the highest Bias stability and the lowest noise, known as INL-CVG, has successfully completed the development phase and has started the design validation of the sensing element and control loop portion to ensure it meets all requirements for INL-CVG commercial and defense users and marks the project’s transition to production.

18 Aug 2011

WTRS Releases Report on Prospects of Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Meters

West Technology Research Solutions (WTRS) has released a new report titled ‘Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q3 2011’ where it has also presented an analysis of the activities carried out by well-known industry partnerships.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Compac’s Novel Series 11 Temperature Switches for OEM Applications

Compac Engineering a manufacturer of flow, temperature and liquid level sensors has introduced the new Series 11 group of temperature switches, a new product group.

From Compac Engineering, Inc. 18 Aug 2011

GE Gas Turbines Employ Macro Sensors LVDTs

Macro Sensors, a sensor manufacturer based in US has been certified to become an approved Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) supplier for GE gas turbines.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

EUMETSAT Meteosat Satellites Provide Comprehensive Climate-Monitoring Data

EUMETSAT’s Meteosat series has completed three decades of providing data for climate monitoring. The Meteosat-2, a geostationary weather satellite, had begun providing data for climate monitoring from August 16, 1981.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Stratophase Optical Microchip Detector Detects Ricin Toxin and Anthrax

Stratophase, a VC-funded, University of Southampton spin-out, specializes in real-time measurement of chemicals and biochemicals. The company has completed its Portable Integrated Battlespace Biological Detection Technology (PIBBDT) project recently.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Lexington Senior Facility Use WellAWARE Program and Smart Sensor Technology

WellAWARE Systems have declared that they were teaming up with Lexington Health Network and using the Sleep Well Be Well program as well as sophisticated smart sensor technology developed by WellAWARE for providing a new standard of care for seniors in both assisted and independent communities.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Saab Group Acquires Sensis to Spread Base to US

Saab, a defense & security company has accomplished the acquisition of Sensis, a US company. This would pave the way for the development of a robust base for further advancement in North American region.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Two Antineutrino Detectors at Daya Bay Show Interactions Between Antineutrinos

Two antineutrino detectors have been installed as part of the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment for observing the exchanges of antineutrinos, which are produced by the reactors at the China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group Power Plant situated near Hong Kong.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011