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NRL Awarded U.S. Patent for Optical Orbital Debris Spotter

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Geospace Science and Technology Branch, has received a U.S. patent for the Optical Orbital Debris Spotter, a compact, low power, low cost, local space debris detection concept that can be integrated into larger satellite designs, or flown independently on-board nano-satellite platforms.

22 May 2015

EyeScan VR 3D Sensor for Inspection of Soldered Conductor Boards

Nowadays 3D machine vision systems can solve many applications, which were thought impossible to solve.

19 May 2015

Optical Sensor-Accelerometer-Gyroscope System Provides Nearly-Unlimited Tracking Speed to Computer Mouse

An EPFL post-doctoral researcher at Logitech has developed an algorithm that gives a computer mouse a nearly-unlimited tracking speed. It is based on the combining of an optical sensor with a system based on accelerometers and gyroscopes. Already on the market, this device is a successful example of collaboration between research and industry.

19 May 2015

Proximion Launches WistHeat Series of Fiber Optical Sensors for Distributed Temperature Sensing

Proximion AB, today announced the launch of WistHeat, a new series of fiber optical sensors for distributed temperature sensing. WistHeat temperature sensors are ideal for harsh environment processes and industries. No matter if it is extreme conditions when it comes to temperature, dust, vibrations or voltage the optical sensors will provide long term reliable temperature monitoring.

19 May 2015

Forecast Report on Global Medical Imaging Sensors Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Imaging Sensors Market By Applications Revenue, Size, Segment, Strategies, Forecast 2015-2021" report to their offering.

14 May 2015

Banner Engineering Announces Availability of Q3X Laser Contrast Sensor Featuring Fixed Background Suppression

Banner Engineering announces its industry-recognized Q3X laser contrast sensor is now available with fixed background suppression. Featuring contrast detection, plus fixed background suppression, the Q3X LD50 reliably detects targets within the desired sensing range while ignoring objects in the background.

From Banner Engineering Corp. 14 May 2015

Opgal Receives Significant Orders for Accuracii XRU Uncooled Multi-Sensor Camera Systems

Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd., a leading global provider of innovative infrared imaging systems and advanced vision and surveillance solutions, has notched up several significant orders of Vumii's Accuracii XRU uncooled multi-sensor camera systems in recent months, most of them in the realm of border security.

12 May 2015

Osram Opto Semiconductors Introduces Integrated Optical Sensor for Wristband Heart Monitors

The SFH 7051 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is an integrated optical sensor specially designed for heart rate monitoring. This component is used in fitness trackers, smart watches and other wearables. The new sensor consumes very little power, maximizing battery life and reliability.

11 May 2015

IC Real Tech Enters Virtual Reality Partnership with Carl Zeiss

IC Real Tech, a leader in disruptive video hardware and software solutions for enterprise and consumer applications, and Carl Zeiss AG, the Germany-based optics and opto-electronics giant, are announcing a Virtual Reality partnership that will make it easy for end-users to create and experience Virtual Reality videos.

7 May 2015

New Report on Market for Fingerprint Sensors in Smart Mobile Devices

As a leading provider of market research reports and solutions, MarketResearch.com is pleased to highlight a report by Research Capsule, which found that the global market for fingerprint sensors in mobile devices is expected to be a multi-billion dollar market by 2019.

7 May 2015

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