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New Bio-Inspired Ultrasound Sensor Identifies Structural Defects

An ultrasound sensor for detecting dangerous cracks in structures such as aircraft engines, oil and gas pipelines and nuclear plants has been developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde – with inspiration from the natural world.

18 Aug 2015

Novel Ultrasonic Technique to Predict When Bearings Inside Wind Turbines Will Fail

Engineers from the University of Sheffield have developed a novel technique to predict when bearings inside wind turbines will fail which could make wind energy cheaper.

17 Aug 2015

Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Estimated to Record CAGR of 25% from 2015 to 2020

The report "Acoustic Wave Sensor Market by Sensing Parameter (Temperature, Pressure, Mass, Torque, Humidity, Viscosity), Application (Automotive, Military & Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare and Industrial), Geography - Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global acoustic wave sensor market is estimated at $387.12 Million in 2015 and is projected to reach $1,183.52 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 25.0% from 2015 to 2020.

11 Aug 2015

Sensory Introduces TrulyHandsfree 4.0 Embedded Small-Footprint Voice User Interface Platform

Sensory Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company focused on improving the user experience and security of consumer electronics through state-of-the-art embedded voice and vision technologies, today announced TrulyHandsfree 4.0, the next evolution of the company's extremely successful embedded small-footprint voice user interface platform.

From Sensory Inc. 10 Aug 2015

D-Link Announces Immediate Availability of DCH-S160 Wi-Fi Water Sensor

D-Link today announced immediate availability of its Wi-Fi Water Sensor (DCH-S160), a compact device that plugs into an open power outlet and alerts users with a loud siren whenever it comes in contact with water.

7 Aug 2015

Embedded Miniature Ultrasound Sensors Could Help Avoid Catastrophic Failures in Windmill Blades

Miniature ultrasound sensors embedded in windmill blades could help avoid catastrophic failures and reduce wind power costs by replacing field inspections with online monitoring.

31 Jul 2015

Prototype Ultrasound Sensors Developed for New Improved Breast Screening Technique

The first prototype ultrasound sensors for a new improved breast screening technique have been developed as part of a collaboration between the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), University Hospitals Bristol (UHB), North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), Precision Acoustics Ltd and Designworks The team is now looking for commercial partners to translate the novel development into a clinical device.

29 Jul 2015

SMK Electronics’ Advanced Set-Top Box Remote Controls to be Showcased at Expo-convención Tepal 2015

SMK Electronics, a division of SMK Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of OEM remote controls, announced today that it will showcase a family of advanced set-top box remote controls this week in Panamá City at Expo-convención Tepal 2015 (Hotel Sheraton, July 23rd and 24th, booth #12).

27 Jul 2015

Harris Awarded $15 Million Acoustic Sensors Contract for Submarine Light Weight Wide Aperture Array System

Harris Corporation has been awarded a $15 million follow-on contract to manufacture, test and deliver acoustic sensors for the Light Weight Wide Aperture Array (LWWAA) system, installed on the U.S. Navy’s 10 Virginia-class submarines.

23 Jul 2015

Sonavation Embed Fingerprint Sensor Behind Phone Display

Sonavation, a leader in ultrasound biometric technology for identification and authentication, recently reported success in creating an ultrasound biometric sensor that is compatible with Gorilla Glass®.

22 Jul 2015

Acoustic and Ultrasonic Sensor News

New Bio-Inspired Ultrasound Sensor Identifies Structural Defects

Novel Ultrasonic Technique to Predict When Bearings Inside Wind Turbines Will Fail

Acoustic Wave Sensor Market Estimated to Record CAGR of 25% from 2015 to 2020

Sensory Introduces TrulyHandsfree 4.0 Embedded Small-Footprint Voice User Interface Platform

D-Link Announces Immediate Availability of DCH-S160 Wi-Fi Water Sensor

Embedded Miniature Ultrasound Sensors Could Help Avoid Catastrophic Failures in Windmill Blades

Prototype Ultrasound Sensors Developed for New Improved Breast Screening Technique

SMK Electronics’ Advanced Set-Top Box Remote Controls to be Showcased at Expo-convención Tepal 2015

Harris Awarded $15 Million Acoustic Sensors Contract for Submarine Light Weight Wide Aperture Array System

Sonavation Embed Fingerprint Sensor Behind Phone Display

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