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Lockheed Martin Delivers Third HEO Satellite Payload for Space Based Infrared System

Lockheed Martin has delivered the third of four highly elliptical earth orbit (HEO) satellite payloads contracted by the U.S. Air Force as part of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS).

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 2 Jul 2013

Sony Launches New Camera with Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor and Connectivity

Based on the same sleek, stylish design as the existing RX100 model, the new RX100 II features a new 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, enhanced system expandability and adds Wi-Fi® convenience with NFC One-Touch compatibility. With an identical camera body and design as the existing RX1 camera, the new special edition RX1R model has had its optical low pass filter removed for increased resolution and detail.

29 Jun 2013

Multi-Sensor Seasat Spacecraft Dedicated to Observe Earth's Ocean Lives On

"The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others." - Albert Schweitzer

29 Jun 2013

Micro-Epsilon Launch New Lightweight Thermal Imaging Camera for UAVs

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched a lightweight thermal imaging camera that can be easily mounted to a variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - including micro-drones and multicopters – to carry out thermographic surveys and defect analysis of photovoltaic cells (solar panels), wind turbines, buildings and other difficult-to-access structures.

From Micro-Epsilon 26 Jun 2013

New SMD Transmissive Optical Sensors from Vishay Intertechnology

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced two new AEC-Q101-qualified surface-mount transmissive optical sensors for automotive and industrial applications. Designed for harsh low- and high-temperature environments, the single-channel TCPT1350X01 and dual-channel TCUT1350X01 feature a wide operating temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 26 Jun 2013

Imec Release New CMOS Image Sensor Developed with Panasonic

Imec presents a CMOS image sensor capable of capturing 12-bit 4,000x2,000pixel progressive images at 60 frames per second (fps).

From imec 18 Jun 2013

Peratech Ltd Launch New QTC Ultra Sensor for OLED Displays

Peratech, the innovators in touch technology, has used its recently launched QTC™ Ultra Sensor to create a touch screen solution for OLED displays for phones, monitors and large interactive displays.

From Peratech Ltd 18 Jun 2013

Ramp to Volume Production Announced for CMOSIS’ 12 MP CMV12000 Image Sensors

CMOSIS, a leading independent developer and supplier of high end CMOS image sensors for professional imaging applications, and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced the ramp to volume production for CMOSIS’ 12-megapixel CMV12000, following the very successful volume production of its CMV products.

From TowerJazz USA 13 Jun 2013

Organic CMOS Image Sensor Technology Developed by FUJIFILM and Panasonic

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) and Panasonic Corporation (President: Kazuhiro Tsuga) have developed organic CMOS image sensor technology that uses an organic photoelectric conversion layer with a photoelectric conversion property at the light receiving section of an image sensor to achieve performance beyond that of conventional image sensors.

13 Jun 2013

SPADnet Project’s First Results to be Presented at London Image Sensors 2013

“Fully Networked, Digital Components for Photon-starved Biomedical Imaging Systems” – is a collaborative research project funded by the European Union within the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Theme of its Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7).

13 Jun 2013