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New Graphene-Based Sensor Design for Detecting Pathogens, Gases, and Chemicals

In 2017, over 100 food recalls were issued in the US because of contamination from harmful bacteria such as Listeria, E. coli, or Salmonella.

5 Dec 2018

Global Microelectronics Experts Develop SEMI's Technology Leadership Series of the Americas

World's largest lineup to advance industry roadmap in seven major conferences In the face of the microelectronics industry's unprecedented challenges and opportunities with artificial intelligence (AI) and new...

From SEMI 5 Dec 2018

Researchers Design Innovative Color Sensors that are Less Expensive to Manufacture

As a part of the FOWINA project, novel color sensors with a special microlens arrangement have been created by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg.

4 Dec 2018

New Sensor System Enables Improved Detection of Ice Formation

One of the biggest safety risks in aviation is in-flight icing of aircraft wings. Scientists have now created novel wireless sensors that enable better detection of the formation of ice.

30 Nov 2018

Rigaku to partner with Covalent Metrology to deliver New Semiconductor Lab Resources in Silicon Valley

Rigaku Corporation, a global leader in X-ray analytical instrumentation, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Covalent Metrology, a leading provider of analytical services to advanced materials innovation compan...

30 Nov 2018

Intrinsic Fingerprint of Steel Can Reveal Fake Components

Scientists using magnetic signals have discovered unique “fingerprints” on steel, which could help to verify weapons treaties and minimize the use of fake bolts in the construction sector.

29 Nov 2018

Research Finds Customized Photonic Sensors Can Accurately Function Even in High-Radiation Environments

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have reported landmark test results that point toward the fact that a promising category of sensors can be used in high-radiation environments and to promote significant industrial, medical, and research applications.

28 Nov 2018

Sensor-Based Quick and Precise Method to Detect Chemical Warfare Agents

Sarin is a man-made nerve agent that can spread as a liquid or gas. According to the Center for Disease Control, if exposed to large amounts, muscles and glands will become over-stimulated leading to respiratory failure or loss of consciousness. Even small amounts can cause a long list of distressing and risky symptoms.

23 Nov 2018

Stanford Researchers Develop Electronic Glove to Give Robots Manual Dexterity

An electronic glove consisting of sensors has been constructed by Stanford engineers, which could soon offer robotic hands the sort of dexterity that humans take for granted.

22 Nov 2018

Pin-type Humidity Sensor Enabling Easy Replaceability

Sensirion, the expert in environmental sensing, presents the new pin-type relative humidity sensor SHT85 for easy replaceability in a wide range of applications.

From Sensirion AG 20 Nov 2018

Researchers Develop Low-Cost Tactile Imaging Sensors to Measure Pressure Distribution

Touch, or tactile sensing, is basically vital for a range of real-life applications, from surgical medicine to robotics to sports science.

16 Nov 2018

Simple, Scalable Wireless System Uses Common RFID Tags to Detect Contamination in Food

Scientists at the MIT Media Lab have designed a wireless system that leverages the inexpensive RFID tags already on hundreds of billions of products to detect potential food contamination—with no hardware alterations needed.

15 Nov 2018

Transparent Transistors and Biosensors May Improve the Lives of Diabetic Patients

Two researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering have made a new breakthrough in nanotechnology that could make the lives of diabetic patients less complicated in the near future.

13 Nov 2018

Novel Quantum Cold-Atom Gravity Sensors Could Help Detect and Monitor Objects Beneath the Ground

A UK consortium of prominent scientific and engineering companies has collaborated to create a new industry of with the ability to detect and monitor objects under the ground in a better way compared to any existing technology, thus minimizing the need for investigative digging or drilling.

12 Nov 2018

Major Breakthrough in Creating Smart Devices Without Batteries

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have achieved a major breakthrough towards creating smart devices that do not use batteries or require charging.

8 Nov 2018

Sensors News

New Graphene-Based Sensor Design for Detecting Pathogens, Gases, and Chemicals

Global Microelectronics Experts Develop SEMI's Technology Leadership Series of the Americas

Researchers Design Innovative Color Sensors that are Less Expensive to Manufacture

New Sensor System Enables Improved Detection of Ice Formation

Rigaku to partner with Covalent Metrology to deliver New Semiconductor Lab Resources in Silicon Valley

Intrinsic Fingerprint of Steel Can Reveal Fake Components

Research Finds Customized Photonic Sensors Can Accurately Function Even in High-Radiation Environments

Sensor-Based Quick and Precise Method to Detect Chemical Warfare Agents

Stanford Researchers Develop Electronic Glove to Give Robots Manual Dexterity

Pin-type Humidity Sensor Enabling Easy Replaceability

Researchers Develop Low-Cost Tactile Imaging Sensors to Measure Pressure Distribution

Simple, Scalable Wireless System Uses Common RFID Tags to Detect Contamination in Food

Transparent Transistors and Biosensors May Improve the Lives of Diabetic Patients

Novel Quantum Cold-Atom Gravity Sensors Could Help Detect and Monitor Objects Beneath the Ground

Major Breakthrough in Creating Smart Devices Without Batteries

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