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SIM-D Camera Gets Investment from Leading National Measurement Institute

Specialised Imaging Ltd. has recently delivered a 16-channel SIM-D framing camera capable of capturing images at 1,000,000,000 frames per second, with gating down to 3ns, to the UK's National Physical Laboratory, whi...

9 Oct 2013

Brain Sentry Impact Sensor Utilizes ST’s MEMS Accelerometer for Monitoring Head Impacts

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today announced that the just-launched Brain Sentry Impact Sensor™, a lightweight helmet-mounted impact-monitoring device, uses ST’s MEMS accelerometer to monitor head impacts that may cause concussions or other brain injuries.

From STMicroelectronics 24 Sep 2013

Dryft Addresses Typing Issues in Tablets with Touch and Accelerometer Sensors

Today at TechCrunch Disrupt, a new start-up named Dryft (pronounced "drift") will be unveiled, on-stage as one of the 30 companies competing for the top spot in the TechCrunch Battlefield competition. Typing is cited as the number one frustration experienced by the over 300 million tablet users today. Dryft solves that problem.

10 Sep 2013

Measurement Specialties Offers Robust, DC-Response Accelerometer

Measurement Specialties, an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, now offers a robust, DC-response accelerometer that operates in temperatures from -55 degrees C to +170 degrees C. The new MEMS-based 4604HT features an amplified output as well as critical dampening to a -80 dB/decade response attenuation for excellent high frequency signal suppression and improved measurement accuracy.

31 Aug 2013

Miniature Vibrational Energy Harvesters Provide Energy for Tracking Sensors in Bird Backpack

Birds that yield good vibration provide motion excitation ... for engineers: As Earth warms, birds may be changing their migratory patterns. But to obtain avian data, scientists need in-flight tracking sensors – and those sensors need energy.

26 Jul 2013

Northrop Grumman Supplies Modified LCR-100 AHRS for Sikorsky S-92A Helicopter’s Offshore Rig Approach Capability

Northrop Grumman Corporation is supplying a modified LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) for the newly certified offshore rig approach feature on Sikorsky's S-92A helicopter.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 26 Jun 2013

BinMaster VR Series Vibrating Rod Level Switch used for Plugged Chute Detection

The BinMaster VR series vibrating rod level switch is used to detect high-, midand/or low-levels in bins, silos, tanks and hoppers or can be used for plugged chute detection.

From BinMaster 30 Apr 2013

Epson to Showcase New Inertial Measurement Units at Sensor + Test 2013

Epson Electronics America (EEA) has developed two new products, the M-G550-PC and the M-G550-PR, for its inertial measurement unit (IMU) lineup. The new products will be on display at Sensor + Test 2013, the world's largest international fair for sensors to be held from May 14th - 16th in Nuremburg, Germany. Later this year, EEA will also be showing these two new products at AUVSI 2013, in Washington D.C., from August 12th - 15th, 2013.

From Epson Electronics America, Inc. 26 Apr 2013

Augmented Eyewear with 360-Degree Camera Utilizes Gyroscopes and Accelerometers

Infinity Augmented Reality, Inc. ("Infinity Augmented Reality" or "Infinity AR") -- Infinity AR, the pioneering developers of proprietary augmented reality software are proud to announce that it has commenced the development of its 360-Degree AR Platform.

18 Apr 2013

ST’s THELMA MEMS Manufacturing Process Now Available for Prototyping

STMicroelectronics and CMP (Circuits Multi Projets®) today announced that ST’s THELMA MEMS manufacturing process, the process ST uses for its industry-leading accelerometers and gyroscopes, which have shipped in billions of units 1, is now available for prototyping to universities, research labs and design companies through the silicon brokerage services provided by CMP.

From STMicroelectronics 20 Mar 2013