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Synthetic Aperture Radar for Military Surveillance

The Multi-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (MB SAR) from Northrop Grumman has been used for counter-improvised explosives device (IED) support to ensure secure drawdown of the US armed forces in Iraq.

14 Feb 2011

Sensors to Detect Product Tampering by Consumers

A new sensor designed by Apple will transmit details to technicians at Apple on possible instances of abuse of its products by consumers.

11 Feb 2011

Camgian Microsystems Signs Accord with U.S. Air Force for Low Power RF Transceiver

The U.S. Air Force has signed an accord with Camgian Microsystems, a Mississippi-based company, to design a low power RF transceiver.

10 Feb 2011

ST Reaffirms its Hold on the Consumer MEMS Market

According to a recent report published by market analyst iSuppli, sales of ST’s consumer MEMS products touched $353 million in 2011, registering a rise of almost 63%.

10 Feb 2011

University Receives Jet Engine Turbine for Further Research

A jet engine loaned by the Maine Air National Guard will enhance the decade old on-going research on wireless sensors at the University of Maine.

10 Feb 2011

Embedded Sensor Makes Rod Lock Series Suitable for Aerospace Applications

Nexen Group has launched its RLSS series of Rod Locks, Generation 2. The products are offered with or without an embedded engagement sensor.

From Nexen Group, Inc. 9 Feb 2011

Radar Systems in Poseidon Aircraft for Naval Surveillance Missions

Raytheon Company has signed an initial production contract with Boeing to manufacture six long-range, multi-missions naval and land observation radars.

From Raytheon Company 9 Feb 2011

Sensor Connector Range Immune to Shock and Vibrations

Belden, company providing signal transmission solutions, has launched a series of 8-pole M8 actuator/sensor connectors that can tolerate shock and vibrations. They are available either as molded cables or as receptacles.

8 Feb 2011

Wireless Sensors Make Home Automation Simpler

Applications of IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor network (WSN) chipsets in homes and other consumer durables are estimated to be more than 242 million annually by the year 2015.

8 Feb 2011

Obstacle Sensors to Help Blind Persons Detect Obstacles at Eye Level

Associate professor Mitsuhiro Okayasu at the Akita Prefectural University has designed an electronic cane that will help blind people sense obstacles in their path at the level of their eyes, where normal canes help blind people identify objects at ground level.

8 Feb 2011