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VectorNav Introduces GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System on Stamp-Sized Chip

VectorNav Technologies has released VN-200, a GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) on a chip. Claimed to be the first such system on a stamp-sized chip, it consists of an advanced GPS module featuring sophisticated MEMS inertial and pressure sensor technology.

From VectorNav Technologies 26 Jul 2012

New Market Research Report on Global Positioning System Technology

Reportlinker.com has released a new market research report on Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The report provides an overview of the global GPS market to 2015.

25 Jul 2012

MTS Sensors to Showcase Linear Positioning Products at IMTS 2012 Conference

MTS Systems’ Sensors Division, MTS Sensors will showcase its novel linear positioning products at IMTS 2012 Conference to be conducted from September 10 to 14, 2012 in Chicago.

From Temposonics, LLC 20 Jul 2012

Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Sensor Suite Completes Test Flight

Lockheed Martin, the global aerospace and security company, has announced the successful completion of its first Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) sensor suite flight test onboard a modified Sabreliner business jet.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 17 Jul 2012

Cobra 8000 Pro HD GPS Navigation System Launched

Cobra Electronics, a global provider of innovative communication and navigation products, has launched its new 8000 Pro HD GPS navigation system for professional drivers.

17 Jul 2012

New Security Mat Uses Bend Sensor Technology

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a supplier of thin film sensing technology to several industries, including consumer products, industrial controls, medical and automotive, is in discussion with a major industrial firm related to a security mat that employs Bend Sensors to monitor and distinguish traffic flow inside and outside of buildings or sites.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 13 Jul 2012

Garmin International Launches Portable GPS and GLONASS Receiver

Garmin International, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of navigation, communication and information devices and applications, has introduced a portable GPS and GLONASS receiver, which brings high GPS capability to mobile devices. While using GLONASS and GPS satellite networks, the time taken by the receiver to lock on to a position is about 20% faster than utilizing GPS individually.

From Garmin 13 Jul 2012

Cutting-Edge Movement And Tracking Sensor Technology To Aid Training Sessions for GB's Swimmers

Training sessions for Team GB's swimmers have been getting a helping hand from a new system incorporating cutting-edge movement tracking and sensor technologies.

3 Jul 2012

Fingerprint Cards Introduces New Area Sensor, FPC1011F3

A new area sensor, FPC1011F3, has been introduced by Fingerprint Cards (FPC). This area sensor has a sleek design and provides better protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when compared to its predecessors.

27 Jun 2012

32-Bit ARM Cortex Microcontrollers For Digital Signal Control

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is now delivering the first samples of its new STM32 F3 series of microcontrollers to major OEM customers, enabling early evaluation of this important new line in ST’s product family featuring the ARM® Cortex™-M core embedded.

From STMicroelectronics 26 Jun 2012