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Lockheed Martin Awarded USAF Contract for Space Based Infrared System GEO Satellites

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $284.4 million fixed-price contract to procure long lead parts for the fifth and sixth Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites in the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) missile warning constellation.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 7 Mar 2013

Innovative Mobile Personal Emergency Response System for Remote Patient Monitoring Care

Up until now, an elderly person suffering from a fall or heart attack could use a device around his neck to send for assistance – if he happened to be at home.

5 Mar 2013

Ekahau EMV Mobile Application Enables Response to Real-Time Location-Based Events

Ekahau Inc., the high-performance leader in Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) using Wi-Fi, announced today the availability of the Ekahau Mobile Vision™ (EMV) application for Ekahau Vision™, the company's real-time location software platform.

5 Mar 2013

New Wireless RTLS Technology to Be Highlighted at Annual HIMSS13 Conference

Attendees of the annual Health Information Management Systems Society conference (HIMSS13) will have multiple opportunities to learn how Real-time Locating System (RTLS) technology positively impacts efficiency and safety in healthcare, as well as learn about new wireless RTLS technology.

1 Mar 2013

Novel Optical-Sensing Technology Reduces Incidences of Dropped Calls

Smartphones are set to become even more flexible and more satisfying to use, thanks to a unique sensor system developed by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications.

From STMicroelectronics 26 Feb 2013

Aker Eye/Vision Source Uses Versus Technology’s RTLS to Improve Patient Flow

Aker Eye/Vision Source, an eye clinic in Titusville, Fla., is one of the first optometry practices in the nation to improve patient flow and efficiency with a Real-time Locating System (RTLS) from Versus Technology, Inc.

22 Feb 2013

Bourns Introduces Two New Models of Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced it has expanded its line of non-contacting rotary position sensors with two new models. Designed to help increase the product lifespan and reliability of applications that operate in rugged environments, the Bourns® Model AMS22U and Model AMM20B utilize magnetic Hall Effect (HE) technology that helps increase operational life and reliability even in harsh environments.

20 Feb 2013

Wireless Devices Track Movements of Ocean-Going Creatures

For most people, the sea is a deep, dark mystery. That is changing, though, as scientists find innovative ways to track the movements of ocean-going creatures.

18 Feb 2013

Space-Based Sensors Expand Effectiveness of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems

Space-based sensors can expand the range and effectiveness of the U.S. Navy's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) capabilities, a recent missile defense test has shown.

14 Feb 2013

Microchip Wins Three Awards for Precise and Fast Hand Position Tracking System

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it has been recognized by the following global electronics industry publications and organizations for product innovation and technology leadership.

14 Feb 2013