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MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress 2016 to be Hosted in Munich, Germany

MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) members and invited guest speakers will address the most pressing design, integration and supply-chain challenges and opportunities affecting the growth of MEMS and sensors over the next decade during MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress 2016 -- this year hosted in Munich, Germany.

5 Feb 2016

Particle Measuring Systems Develops SurCapt Microbial Surface Detection Kit Using GreenLight Technology

Cleanroom operators will now be able to detect the presence of extremely low levels of microbial cells on surfaces much faster than traditional solutions. The capability is a result of a global marketing agreement between MOCON, Inc. and Particle Measuring Systems.

4 Feb 2016

New Review Presents Fabrication and Application of Mobile Phone Sensors

As a core communication device, the mobile phone is becoming increasingly popular in our daily lives. A wide variety of functional units and friendly operating systems make mobile phones eminently suitable for smart technological applications, and mobile phones have also attracted the interest of scientists.

4 Feb 2016

EVT Introduces EyeMount Mounting and Positioning System for Vision Sensors and Cameras

For mounting cameras, vision sensors, mini-PC, displays and lighting for machine vision, EVT presents now EyeMount. The mounting and positioning system disposes the usual flaws of the conventional fixtures. EyeMount offers a permanent fixation of the monitoring unit. It is also possible to carry out an aligned adjustment, without an involuntary rotary movement. The mounting is also very easy. This means that the positioning can be reproduced and the for mounting and adjustment the user only needs two Allen keys.

4 Feb 2016

Iot Tech Expo Announces 2016 World Series with Germany and North America Dates Confirmed

The IoT Tech Expo, a leading Internet of Things conference and exhibition series, has announced its 2016 world series with events and dates confirmed in Berlin and San Francisco for 13-14 June and 20-21 October respectively.

3 Feb 2016

Mitsubishi Electric's High-Performance Sensor Database Performs Fast Storage and Searches of Massive Data

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today it has developed a high-performance sensor database that performs fast storage, searches and aggregation of massive data collected from sensors that are expected to be used widely in the IoT (Internet of Things) era.

3 Feb 2016

Banner Engineering Sure Cross® Wireless Controller Provides Superior Communication for Industrial Internet of Things Applications

Banner Engineering introduces the Sure Cross® DXM100 industrial wireless controller, designed to facilitate communications for Ethernet connectivity or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.

From Banner Engineering Corp. 2 Feb 2016

VTT’s Wirelessly Controllable Reflectors Equipped with Sensors and LED Lights

Smart reflector improves pedestrian safety In collaboration with the Coreplast Laitila company, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has created a reflector that can be wirelessly controlled via a mobile phone application. This involves equipping a traditional reflector with sensors, LED lights, and wireless charging and communication.

30 Jan 2016

New, Non-Invasive Wearable Sensor Could Provide Continuous Monitoring of Multiple Biochemicals in Sweat

When engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, say they are going to make you sweat, it is all in the name of science.

28 Jan 2016

Miniature Piezoelectric Indirect Force Sensor Minimises Machine Tool Damage

The new measuring pin from Kistler, with its exceptionally small diameter of 8 mm and weight of only 34 g, is ideal for protecting a wide range of structures from overload damage.

From Kistler Instruments AG 28 Jan 2016

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