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SCSC Wallops Island Receives Northrop Grumman G/ATOR Radar System

Northrop Grumman’s new AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system has been supplied to the Eastern Virginia-based Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) Wallops Island. Based on this novel system, the Wallops Island government will start its phase I and II of Developmental Test (DT). Yuma, Ariz will accommodate the Operational Assessment for G/ATOR and the final phase of DT.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 30 Jul 2012

Researchers Develop Laser-Based Advanced Sensor System

EPFL scientists have synthesized a highly accurate and fast opto-mechanical measurement system which can be integrated within a silicon chip. The domain of sensors and atomic force microscopy will advance through this new technology.

27 Jul 2012

Implant Sciences Delivers Additional Explosives Trace Detectors to China

Implant Sciences, a high tech provider of systems and sensors for defense and homeland security markets, recently declared that an additional of 11 Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detectors were sold to China’s varied bomb squads and police departments.

From Implant Sciences Corporation 27 Jul 2012

Advanced System Reduces Lead-Times for Displacement Sensors

A new system called CUSTOM enables 80% minimization in the lead times of custom capacitive and eddy-current displacement sensors of Lion Precision. The “CUSTomer-Oriented Manufacturing” system enhances communication and project tracking via manufacturing, design and sales.

20 Jul 2012

INNOVENTIONS Develops New App to Display Phone’s Sensor Data

INNOVENTIONS has launched its Sensor Kinetics app. This serves to be a contemporary viewer and monitor for any of the standard electronic sensor existing in Android-powered devices.

20 Jul 2012

Schrader Manufactures 200 Millionth Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor

Schrader, a manufacturer of valve and sensing solutions, has declared that it has produced its 200 millionth direct tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor. This sensor produced in Antrim, Schrader’s Northern Ireland facility marks a milestone in the history of Schrader and signifies the company’s focus on offering high quality, novel valve and sensing technologies.

20 Jul 2012

FreeMotion Library from Sensor Platforms Supports All Mobile Microprocessors

Sensor Platforms declared that its FreeMotion library of software algorithms and middleware, besides supporting all sensors used in smartphones and tablets, can now support all major mobile microprocessors.

19 Jul 2012

STMicroelectronics Introduce World's First Automotive Surge Protection Devices

STMicroelectronics, a global electronics leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is helping vehicle electronics manufacturers deliver safer, more reliable systems by offering the only surge protection devices certified to the automotive industry’s preferred specifications.

From STMicroelectronics 18 Jul 2012

New Automotive Sensor Production Programs Awarded to CTS Automotive Products

CTS declared that CTS Automotive Products has been presented with three new production programs for delivering sensors for two turbocharger applications and for a North American active manifold application.

From CTS Corporation 13 Jul 2012

Azoteq Launches Affordable Capacitive Proximity and Touch Controller

Azoteq has released a low-cost capacitive proximity and touch controller called IQS232. This newly-added product complements ProxSense family of capacitive proximity and touch controllers.

10 Jul 2012