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Full Color Synchrotron Light Enables Faster 3D Nanoimaging

Faster 3D nanoimaging is now a possibility. Utilization of synchrotron light's full color spectrum has enabled researchers to view objects quickly and with greater precision, thus allowing faster 3D nanoimaging.

4 Jul 2011

KVH Develops World’s Smallest Precision FOG Using E Core ThinFiber Technology

KVH Industries, a company that provides manufacturing solutions for global television, high speed Internet and voice services through satellites to mobile users in air, land or sea, has launched the DSP-1750 fiber optic gyro (FOG).

From KVH Industries.Inc. 30 Jun 2011

Brooke Army Medical Center to Enhance Security with NICE IP Video Solution

NICE Systems has announced that the San Antonio-based Level 1 Trauma Center and Army Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) located at Fort Sam Houston, is expanding the existing NICE security systems and upgrading the video surveillance functionalities with NiceVision Net 2.0.

29 Jun 2011

NikkoIA to Manufacture Near IR Image Sensors Using Siemens Photodetector Technology

NikkoIA, a start up based out of Grenoble, has inked an exclusive global license agreement with Seimens. The contract will allow NikkoIA to use Seimens’ photodetector technology for manufacturing near infrared image sensors.

27 Jun 2011

AuthenTec Introduces Multifunction Fingerprint Sensor for Tablets and Notebook PCs

AuthenTec has introduced a highly durable multifunction fingerprint sensor for Tablets and Notebook PCs. The new AES2665 smart sensor is integrated in the AuthenTec’s durable TouchStone™ package module. The sensor enhances security, aesthetics and touch powered conveniences of the PC and Tablet users.

26 Jun 2011

Mauritius International Airport Selects Morpho’s CTX 5800 Explosives Detection System

Morpho Detection, a division of Morpho, the security unit of the Safran Group, announced that it has achieved the first sale of its next generation CTX explosives detection system, the CTX 5800, to the Mauritius international airport on the Indian Ocean.

24 Jun 2011

Media Devices Will Drive Demand for Image Sensors by 2015

After several false starts and years of interest, 3D is finally gaining a prominent place as a mainstream technology via video and gaming content.

24 Jun 2011

Melexis Launches Extended HDR Image Sensor for Night Vision Applications

Melexis has added the MLX75412 extended HDR Image Sensor to its "Avocet" series of sensors. The sensor has "Autoview", an adaptive histogram remapping function, and "Autobrite", an automatic extended high dynamic range (Extended HDR) and exposure control function.

23 Jun 2011

Northrop Grumman Completes JSF Sensor Testing

A Joint Strike Force (JSF) sensor testing was carried out by the US Pacific Command’s Northern Edge exercise as per Northrop Grumman. The biennial exercise involved over 6,000 airmen, sailors and marines.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 22 Jun 2011

Schneider Electric SA Looks at Offloading Sensors Unit

The largest manufacturer of low and medium voltage equipment, Schneider Electric SA may be considering selling its sensors unit. The French company which is located close to Paris had considered selling the Custom Sensors & Technologies unit once before in 2008 before the recession hit global markets.

From Telemechanique Sensors 22 Jun 2011