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New CMOS image sensor designed for barcode reading and other 2D scanning applications

Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Snappy 2 megapixel, a new CMOS image sensor designed for barcode reading and other 2D scanning applications.

From Teledyne E2V 31 Aug 2018

Measuring the Height of Pressed-in Pins (Through Hole Technology)

In order to inspect the height of pressed-in contact pins on PCBs immediately after the assembly process, scanCONTROL laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used. These create a 3D profile of each PCB.

From Micro-Epsilon 10 Aug 2018

Andor Launches Marana – Large Field of View, Deep Cooled Back-illuminated sCMOS for Astronomy and Physical Sciences

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, last week announced the launch of the new ultrasensitive ‘Marana 4.2B-11’ back-illuminated camera platform for physical sciences.

6 Aug 2018

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Uses Sensors to Study Sun Closer than Ever Before

The launch of Parker Solar Probe will help to explore the Sun closer than any man-made object ever has.

27 Jul 2018

Quantum-Enhanced Sensors Hold Potential for Real-Life Applications

Unique quantum-enhanced sensors are being developed by a University of Oklahoma physicist, Alberto M. Marino that could possibly be used in a wide range of applications spanning from biomedical to chemical detection.

23 May 2018

Autani Adds Two New Products to Its Wireless Lighting Control Product Series

Autani, LLC, a well-established leader in constructing controls and IoT, is launching two innovative products to its group of wirelessly networked lighting controls. Working together with Steinel, Autani has released a totally controls-addressable high bay sensor.

7 May 2018

MIT’s Depth-Sensing Imaging System Can See Through Dense Fog

A novel system capable of creating images of objects hidden by fog so thick that human vision cannot penetrate it has been built by researchers at MIT. The system can also gauge the objects’ distance.

22 Mar 2018

Strategies to Improve Oceanic Sensor Networks for Better Marine Research

Oceanic sensor networks that gather & communicate superior, real-time data adds to knowledge of marine ecology, advance pollution & disaster management.

13 Mar 2018

New Sensor Reduces Accidents by Detecting Pedestrians in Low-Light Situations

DENSO Corporation announced that it has developed a new standard vision sensor capable of detecting pedestrians and other road users at night.

31 Jan 2018

New Gas-Solid Process Proposed for Making High-Speed Perovskite Photodetector

A recent paper published in NANO showed the gas-solid reaction method provides a full coverage of the perovskite film and avoids damage from the organic solvent, which is beneficial for light capture and electrons transportation, resulting in a faster response time and stability for perovskite photodetectors.

17 Jan 2018