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Sheaumann Announces New High-Power To-Can Package

Sheaumann has launched a new Transistor Outline (TO) package. Sheaumann’s “Tall” TO-Can provides continuous-wave, single-mode power up to 600mW and multimode power up to 3W in a variety of near-infrared wavelengths 785-1064nm.

From Sheaumann Laser, Inc. 14 Jan 2021

Wearable Sensor Shows Promise for Continuous Cardiorespiratory Monitoring

A highly sensitive wearable sensor for cardiorespiratory monitoring could potentially be worn continuously by cardiac patients or others who require constant monitoring.

13 Jan 2021

Cepton Introduces the World’s Smallest Wide Field of View Lidar Sensor for Near-Range Applications

Cepton Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of state-of-the-art, intelligent, lidar-based solutions, has announced its path-breaking miniature lidar sensor – the Nova - priced at less than $100 for high volume automotive applications.

From Cepton Technologies, Inc. 13 Jan 2021

Velodyne Lidar Powers Intelligent Traffic Management

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. and University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Center for Applied Research today published a white paper that demonstrates lidar sensors’ ability to make transportation infrastructure more efficient, sustainable and safe.

From Velodyne Lidar, Inc. 12 Jan 2021

Advancement of Chemical Sensing Chip Could Lead to Handheld Detection Devices

University at Buffalo researchers are reporting an advancement of a chemical sensing chip that could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals -- everything from illicit drugs to pollution -- as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.

12 Jan 2021

Pillar-Shaped Macrocyclic Compounds Could be Used as Biosensors for Metabolites

( Kanazawa University ) Researchers at Kanazawa University report in Communications Chemistry that a molecule known as pillar[6]arene can form a host-guest compound with a cancer-associated metabolite. The phenomenon can be used to efficiently detect the metabolite in crude biological samples, which is important for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome and associated pathologies.

12 Jan 2021

iFit® Introduces Fitness Breakthrough: Personalized and Automatic Heart Rate Training with iFit ActivePulse™

iFit, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology, today announced the upcoming release of iFit ActivePulse automatic heart rate training. iFit’s cutting edge technology uses complex algorithms so an iFit subscriber’s heart rate controls the treadmill in real time, automatically adjusting the speed and incline to maintain the optimal heart rate zone.

From iFit 12 Jan 2021

New Wireless Device can Help Treat Obesity

For people struggling with obesity or suffering from serious health-related problems due to weight gain, gastric bypass surgery, at times, becomes the last option.

11 Jan 2021

New Glass Fiber-Based Sensor Network to Safeguard Drinking Water Supplies

Researchers supported by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant and part of a cross-campus collaboration at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) of the University of Alabama System are now working on an innovative sensor network that uses glass fibers to protect drinking water supplies.

8 Jan 2021

eLichens to Unveil Its New Indoor Air Quality Station at CES2021

eLichens will exhibit its latest Indoor Air Quality Station including their own high-end NDIR CO2 sensor at the CES 2021, digital event, from January 12 to 13.

From eLichens 8 Jan 2021

Engineers Reveal Manufacturing Process of New Contact Lens Sensor System

In a paper published by the journal Matter, engineers from the University of Surrey together with partners from Harvard University, University of Science and Technology of China, UK National Physical Laboratory, George Washington University and Zhejiang University Ningbo Research Institute report on how they have developed a breakthrough sensor system and manufacturing process.

7 Jan 2021

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