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Self-Powered Sensor Network for Aircraft

Sensors may soon be able to tell aircraft maintenance engineers just where the aircraft needs attention. A joint project between the Vienna University of Technology and EADS Germany may see a sensor network being developed throughout the body of aircraft.

15 Jun 2011

Macro Sensors Unveils EAZY-GAGE Bundle for Linear Position Gaging Applications

The EAZY-GAGE Bundle, which combines the EAZY-CAL Mini-module LVDT Signal conditioner with an AC-operated LVDT Position Sensors for out of box gaging solutions, has been released by Macro Sensors, a subsidiary of AST Sensors.

15 Jun 2011

Hemisphere GPS Delivers Crescent GPS Technology and Components to TechGeo

Hemisphere GPS has delivered its Crescent GPS technology along with components to a Brazilian firm, TechGeo which is the first company to produce geodetic GPS receivers.

14 Jun 2011

Melexis Launches New Programmable Linear Hall Sensors

Melexis, a company specializing in linear hall sensors, has introduced its third product generation. The new Melexis programmable linear Hall ICs, developed by Melexis, are surface-mount devices (SMD) that supports the demand for enhanced manufacturability of sensor modules and assemblies.

14 Jun 2011

BAE Systems Awarded Air Force Sensor Contract

BAE Systems has been contracted by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to develop airborne processing and sensor system hardware and software.

13 Jun 2011

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems Awarded US Marine Corps Sensor Contract

The US Marine Corps has awarded a $58.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin for new vehicle mounted sensors.

13 Jun 2011

OmniVision to Fulfil Apple's iPhone 5 CMOS Needs

Apple is set to obtain 90% of all its CMOS image sensor needs from OmniVision for the forthcoming iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 is also said to have an 8 Mega Pixel camera.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 9 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Long Range Infrared Microsensors Using Etching Technique

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) have developed a new way to produce long range infrared microsensors, which could be used in thermal imaging cameras for automotive safety systems.

9 Jun 2011

BAE Systems Announces Delivery of 20,000th Aircraft Protection Warning Sensor

BAE Systems, a global security and defence company, has announced the delivery of its 20,000th warning sensor for airborne protection of military aircraft.

8 Jun 2011

austriamicrosystems Introduces AS5410 3D Hall Linear Position Sensor

austriamicrosystems, a global company that designs, develops and manufactures high performance analog integrated circuits, has introduced the AS5410 3D Hall linear position sensor for measuring distances.

7 Jun 2011