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New Wireless System Could Power Implantable Devices within the Human Body

In collaboration with researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, MIT researchers have devised a novel method to power and communicate with devices that are implanted deep inside the human body.

4 Jun 2018

Sensirion Introduces Innovative Evaluation Kit for Environmental Sensors

Sensirion, the expert in environmental sensing, now offers its next evaluation kit generation – the SEK-Environmental Sensing.

From Sensirion AG 2 Jun 2018

UPV Students Develop Intelligent Headphones to Measure User's Hearing Ability

The team comprised of Daniel Iordanov, Andima Beitia, Javier Silva and Roque Belda, students of the Biomedical Engineering Master’s Degree of the Unviersitat Politècnica de València (UPV), has been one of the winners of the First European University Design Contest, a competition promoted by companies Analog Devices (ADI) and Würth Elektronik (WE).

1 Jun 2018

New Solution to Detect Gas Leaks Combines Sniffer and Optical Gas Imaging

A system for detecting the emission of poisonous gases, which are hazardous and pollute the environment, has been developed by Sensia, a spin-off company in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has a share. This technology reduces the chances of leakage of gas in industry and could even be used in the home environment.

1 Jun 2018

NIST Publishes Science-Based Guidelines for Selecting Best Wireless System for Factories

Termed the “smart factory,” it has even been given the exalted label of “the fourth industrial revolution.”

30 May 2018

New Gemco® Design, High Accuracy, Simple Installation and Service on Linear Displacement Transducers

New Gemco 958A Compact Housing combines industry-leading shock resistance of 1000Gs, vibration tolerance of 30Gs & high precision.

From Ametek Factory Automation 28 May 2018

OSL Optics to help unlock the secrets of Jupiter’s Icy Moons

Optical Surfaces Ltd. (OSL) announces selection by Hensoldt Optronics GmbH, formerly Airbus (Oberkochen, Germany) to supply key precision optics for optical testing the Ganymede Laser Altimeter (GALA), one of 10 sci...

23 May 2018

New Ultrafast Sensor Could Significantly Help Brain Research

Scientists at St George’s, University of London have discovered a new reagent that shows real-time brain behavior in more detail than previously possible.

23 May 2018

Researchers Design Extremely Sensitive Gas Sensors for Search and Rescue Operations

To date, trained rescue dogs have been incomparable disaster workers as their strong sense of smell helps them locate people buried by avalanches or earthquakes. However, similar to all other living beings, even dogs have to take breaks once in a while.

23 May 2018

Quantum-Enhanced Sensors Hold Potential for Real-Life Applications

Unique quantum-enhanced sensors are being developed by a University of Oklahoma physicist, Alberto M. Marino that could possibly be used in a wide range of applications spanning from biomedical to chemical detection.

23 May 2018

Quantum Mechanical Concepts Applied to Develop High-Sensitivity Microsensors

Wireless microsensors have been an innovative means for environmental monitoring as they enable users to measure spaces that were earlier off the limits of study—for example, remote areas in the human body, vehicle components, or toxic areas.

23 May 2018

Process Integrity Preserved by Non-Invasive PFA Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Titan Enterprises announces MetraFlow® - an exciting new addition to the company’s expanding ultrasonic flowmeter range. The new MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises incorporates a chemi...

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 22 May 2018

High Precision Optical Tracking in Harsh Environments

Specialised Imaging announces the LOMA (Lightweight Optical Motion Analysis) video tracking mount. Supplied as a compact barebones system, or turnkey solution incorporating high speed IR or visible cameras, LOMA delivers...

18 May 2018

Optical Surfaces Ltd Reports on Program of Investment

Optical Surfaces Ltd (Kenley, UK), a leading producer of ultra-high precision optics and optical systems, reports on an ongoing program of investment in new staff and facilities following consistent growth in sales over ...

18 May 2018

Wearable Oral Sodium Sensor to Monitor Salt Intake and Control Hypertension

For people dealing with hypertension, eating excess salt raises blood pressure & increases the probability of heart complications. To monitor salt consumption, researchers have built a flexible & stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be worn in the mouth.

By Matt Pullen 15 May 2018