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Fly Inspired Wireless Sensor Network

A new study reveals that the fly arranges the hair-like structures of its nervous system to feel and hear. That method now serves as a model for refining wireless sensor networks, among other computer applications.

17 Jan 2011

Philippines Deploys Landslide Sensors

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will deploy locally-developed landslide sensors in risk areas around the country in preparation for possible calamities during this year's typhoon season.

17 Jan 2011

A Network of Sensors to Monitor Greenhouse Gases

The parent company for weather prediction and windspeed-monitoring company Weatherbug has channelled $25m into a global sensor network, thereby refocusing its efforts on greenhouse gas monitoring.

16 Jan 2011

Elbit Systems to Acquire Pearls of Wisdom Advanced Technologies

Elbit Systems has signed a contract to buy Pearls of Wisdom Advanced Technologies for $18 million. The deal will be carried out by a subsidiary of Elbit Systems.

6 Jan 2011

WindowMaster Installs Sensor-Based Ventilation System in Master Hospital, Dublin

WindowMaster announced that it has installed a natural ventilation system, which uses sensors, in the Master Hospital in Dublin.

23 Dec 2010

Automated Driver Alert System to Solve Traffic Issues

The PennDOT officials have declared that the last stage of inspection of a semi-automated warning system is in progress, which will help the drivers to inform about the traffic issues on Interstate 80.

17 Dec 2010

Robotic Sensors to Monitor Marine Ecosystems

The robots that have been deployed at the Great Barrier Reef have provided significant information to the researchers about the marine ecosystems, including very minute fluctuations in the water column.

9 Dec 2010

Automated Weather Observation System in Scottsboro Muncipal Airport

An Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) has been integrated in Scottsboro Muncipal Airport.

7 Dec 2010

Block 40 Global Hawk Sensors to Serve the U.S. Air Force

Northrop Grumman has supplied crucial sensing devices to the U.S. Air Force for their Block 40 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 7 Dec 2010

Ametek Acquires Atlas Materials Testing to Advance Business

Ametek has acquired Chicago-based Atlas Material Testing Technology, which provides testing devices, for $159 million from Industrial Growth Partners (IPG).

30 Nov 2010

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