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Plessey Introduces EPIC Sensor for Automotive Applications

Plessey Semiconductors has introduced the PS25203 EPIC sensor for automotive applications. It is suitable for contactless ECG measurement applications in automobiles.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 21 May 2012

Development of a New Cost-Effective Transparent LED Display System for Car Windscreens

Small glass pads with a transparent substrate of nano-sized flexible oxides, which act as a basis for organic LED (light-emitting diode).

11 May 2012

Schradar Receives 2012 North American Product Leadership Award for EZ-sensor Technology

Schrader, a manufacturer of valve and sensing solutions, has announced that Frost & Sullivan has awarded the company with the 2012 North American Product Leadership Award for its contribution towards Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Aftermarket. The award recognizes the EZ-sensor technology developed by Schrader in collaboration with Bartec.

19 Apr 2012

APEM Releases New Range of Tactile Switches

APEM Components has announced the availability of a cost-effective range of tactile switches developed for automotive markets.

12 Apr 2012

STMicroelectronics Announces Shipment of Two Billionth MEMS Sensor

STMicroelectronics, a developer of MEMS-based technologies for consumer electronic devices, headquartered in Geneva, has announced that the company has totally shipped two billion MEMS sensor unit, till date.

From STMicroelectronics 28 Feb 2012

Flexpoint Sensor Systems Receives Additional Orders for Universal Sensor

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a thin-film sensing technology developer based in Draper, Utah, has announced that the company has received additional orders from three companies for Flexpoint’s universal sensor.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 27 Feb 2012

Two Automotive Image Sensors from OmniVision Receive AEC-Q100 Qualification

OmniVision Technologies, a Santa Clara-based digital imaging solutions manufacturer, has announced that the OV10635 and OV10630 automotive image sensors have received AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 23 Feb 2012

Market Research Adds Report on Magnetic Field Sensor Markets

MarketResearch.com has added to its report offering on electronic markets with the report titled "Global Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Product (Angular, Revolution, Current, Position) by Technology (Hall Effect, Magneto Resistive & Inductive, Fluxgate, Squid), & Applications (Consumer, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense) 2011 – 2016."

16 Feb 2012

Cadillac Looks to the Future with New Sensor Fusion Technology

Cadillac like many other automobile manufacturers is working towards the ultimate goal of producing self-driven cars. While self-driven cars per se may be still some years away in the future the technology needed to drive such cars safely is very much in development today.

14 Feb 2012

Azoteq Introduces IQS253 Low Power Capacitive Proximity Sensor for Industrial Applications

Azoteq provides solutions for capacitive proximity in sliders, scroll wheels, touch screens and switches, which are used in industries. The company has introduced a new capacitive proximity sensor called IQS253. It has been recently added to Azoteq’s line of ProxSense capacitive touch and proximity controllers.

13 Feb 2012