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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

New 12 Volt Amplifier by STMicroelectronics for Commercial Vehicles

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[1], has introduced the market’s most powerful and most simple-to-use audio power amplifier for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and agricultural vehicles, whose electrical systems run at 24 V rather than the 12 V used in cars.

From STMicroelectronics 27 Sep 2012

Black + Decker Integrates InvenSense Gyro in Motion-Activated Screwdriver

InvenSense, a well-established company that delivers MotionTracking devices, declared the deployment of its MEMS Gyroscope product in the globally-unique motion-activated screwdriver capable of controlling variable speed and direction, as reported by Black & Decker.

From InvenSense Inc. 16 Aug 2012

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