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STMicroelectronics Debuts Advanced 9-Axis Movement and Position Sensing Module for Next-Generation Mobiles

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer1 with more than 900 MEMS-related patents and patent applications worldwide, has revealed its most advanced module for 9-axis movement and position sensing in next-generation mobiles and tiny wearable devices.

From STMicroelectronics 9 Jan 2014

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Market to Grow at 15.18% CAGR During 2013-2018

According to a new market research report, "Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Market - By Technology (Mobile & Spatial AR, Semi & Fully Immersive VR); By Sensors & Components (Accelerometer, Data Glove, HMD, ICs); By Applications (Medical, Military, Gaming), By Geography (2013 - 2018)", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.18% from 2013 to 2018 and reach 1.06 billion in 2018. The data mentioned is for dedicated augmented reality and immersive virtual reality systems only. Separate analysis for mobile-based AR and non-immersive VR is done.

20 Dec 2013

Raytheon Earns Contract Order for MAGR 2000-S24 Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receivers

Raytheon Company has received a $15.8 million contract order for its MAGR 2000-S24 miniaturized airborne GPS receiver. The order, which includes new production and sustainment of existing systems, is the first under an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to the company in September 2013 by the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.

From Raytheon Company 20 Dec 2013

Calnetix Technologies Announces Receipt of New Patent for Magnetic Bearing Position Sensor

Calnetix Technologies, a pioneer in developing and manufacturing high-speed permanent magnet motor generators, power electronics and magnetic bearings for a variety of applications and industries, recently received a new patent for its magnetic bearing "constant-flux" edge position sensor invented by Principal Research Engineer Alexei Filatov.

18 Dec 2013

NASA Scientists Improve Existing GPS Technologies to Develop New Hazard Warning Systems

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have enhanced existing GPS technologies to develop new systems for California and elsewhere to warn of hazards from earthquakes, tsunamis and extreme weather events.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 12 Dec 2013

New Report on Position Sensor Market in North America

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Position Sensor Market in North America 2012-2016" report to their offering.

9 Dec 2013

Micro-Epsilon Pioneer Innovative Non-contact Displacement Sensor

Since its formation 45 years ago, Micro-Epsilon has pioneered the development of more innovative, non-contact displacement measurement sensors.

From Micro-Epsilon 6 Dec 2013

ABI Research Releases Report on Commercial Vehicle Telematics

With today’s mobile and cloud-based technology, commercial fleets no longer need to fit expensive hardware on their new trucks and the availability of consumer mobile devices with increasingly sophisticated capabilities means that smaller fleets are embracing commercial telematics.

From ABI Research 4 Dec 2013

Royal Thai Air Force Procures Additional AN/TPS-78 Radars from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Thai Air Force to supply additional AN/TPS-78 air defense and surveillance radar systems.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 26 Nov 2013

Measurement Specialties' M150 String Pot Accurately Measures Linear Position and Displacement

Measurement Specialties, an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, offers the world's smallest string pot measuring just 0.74" x 0.74" x 0.38" with a full stroke range of 0" to 1.5". The M150, formerly a Celesco product, accurately detects and measures linear position and displacement.

8 Nov 2013

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