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Multi-Beam Depth Sounding Device in Remote Controlled Boat Speeds-Up Reservoir Assessment

HR Wallingford, a global provider of analysis in environmental hydraulics, water environment and water management, has developed a novel remote control boat (ARC-Boat) that can help speed up surveys of reservoirs.

10 Dec 2012

Researchers Improve Diagnostics by Tweaking Ultrasound Waveforms

A century after the world’s first ultrasonic detection device – invented in response to the sinking of the Titanic – Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have provided the first neurophysiological evidence for something that researchers have long suspected: ultrasound applied to the periphery, such as the fingertips, can stimulate different sensory pathways leading to the brain.

7 Dec 2012

Ultrasound Combined with Chlorine Washing Help Reduce Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria

University of Illinois scientists have found a way to boost current industry capabilities when it comes to reducing the number of E. coli 0157:H7 cells that may live undetected on spinach leaves.

28 Nov 2012

Sonar Vision System Helps Blind People Achieve Greater Visual Acuity

A “sonar vision” system that enables people who are blind from birth to perceive the shape of a face, a house or even words and letters, is being developed by a team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

28 Nov 2012

Bushcrickets' Hearing Organ Advances Bio-Inspired Acoustic Sensors Research

The discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets' ear could pave the way for technological advancements in bio-inspired acoustic sensors research, including medical imaging and hearing aid development.

16 Nov 2012

Canada’s Major Sonar Technology Investment for Royal Canadian Navy

The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie) and Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing in important sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy's Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.

3 Nov 2012

Penn State Researchers Design Thermoacoustic Sensors for Monitoring Nuclear Fuel Rods

Japan's Fukushima Dai'ichi nuclear disaster that occurred in 2011 -- a result of the strongest earthquake on record in the country and the powerful tsunami waves it triggered -- underscored the need for a method to monitor the status of nuclear fuel rods that doesn't rely on electrical power.

26 Oct 2012

STMicroelectronics Reveal First Full-Digital Audio-Amplifier System-on-Chip Family

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world¡¯s leading supplier of automotive audio power amplifier chips, has revealed the industry¡¯s first full-digital audio-amplifier system-on-chip family suitable for use in dash-mounted sound-system control panels in the car.

From STMicroelectronics 16 Oct 2012

MAST Anticipates First Delivery of Hall Sensor Speed Control Circuit in November

Micromem Technologies through its wholly owned subsidiary, Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MAST), is pleased to provide an update on current and new initiatives. Also, please visit our website to read the CEO's Letter to the Shareholders dated October 5, 2012.

16 Oct 2012

Itron Introduces Ultrasonic Gas Meter for Residential Applications

Itron, Inc. announced today that it is bringing to market its next-generation ultrasonic gas meter for residential applications.

11 Oct 2012

Acoustic and Ultrasonic Sensor News

Multi-Beam Depth Sounding Device in Remote Controlled Boat Speeds-Up Reservoir Assessment

Researchers Improve Diagnostics by Tweaking Ultrasound Waveforms

Ultrasound Combined with Chlorine Washing Help Reduce Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria

Sonar Vision System Helps Blind People Achieve Greater Visual Acuity

Bushcrickets' Hearing Organ Advances Bio-Inspired Acoustic Sensors Research

Canada’s Major Sonar Technology Investment for Royal Canadian Navy

Penn State Researchers Design Thermoacoustic Sensors for Monitoring Nuclear Fuel Rods

STMicroelectronics Reveal First Full-Digital Audio-Amplifier System-on-Chip Family

MAST Anticipates First Delivery of Hall Sensor Speed Control Circuit in November

Itron Introduces Ultrasonic Gas Meter for Residential Applications

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