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Silicon Photomultiplier Module Simplifies Test Runs in Research and Development

First Sensor presents a new development module for its silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) for the detection of ultra-low light levels in the wavelength range from 350 nm to 900 nm. The module integrates a stable voltage su...

From First Sensor AG 6 Sep 2017

Solid-State Silicon Photomultipliers Offer Performance and Application advantages

First Sensor extends its range of optical sensors with innovative solid-state silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) for the detection of ultra-low light levels down to single photons. Compared to conventional photomultiplier ...

From First Sensor AG 6 Sep 2017

Plant-Based Sensors Tell Farmers When to Activate their Irrigation Systems

Plant-based sensors capable of measuring the electrical capacitance and thickness of leaves prove to be promising as they can tell farmers when to activate their irrigation systems, in order to prevent both parched plants and water waste, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

31 Aug 2017

Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor Could Help Speed-Up Serum Analyzes

In this era of fast food and fast fashion, people crave for instant gratification. The same applies to when one gets ill and wants to know the reason for it. But conducting fast, accurate diagnostics on a serum sample without intricate and time-consuming manipulations is highly challenging.

31 Aug 2017

High-Speed Switching Enhances Piezoelectric Response in piezoMEMS Devices

High-speed sub-microsecond ferroelastic domain switching and simultaneous lattice deformation are directly observed for the Pb(Zr0.4Ti0.6)O3 thin films unlike the slow ferroelastic domain switching expected for ceramics.

30 Aug 2017

EISCAT_3D Radar to be Built in Northern Scandinavia in the Arctic Circle

Efforts are on to construct the world’s most ultramodern space weather radar in the Arctic, which involves an international collaboration including the UK. The endeavor has been powered by new investments of nearly 4 to 6 million pounds on the part of NERC.

24 Aug 2017

Omron Release Two New Barometric Sensors for Battery Operated Mobile Devices

Two new MEMS-based barometric pressure sensors from Omron Electronic Components Europe are specifically designed to support height and pressure measurement in drones, smartphones, pedometers and other battery powered mobile systems.

From Omron 23 Aug 2017

Soft, Stick-on Patch Collects, Analyzes and Transmits Health Metrics from Body to Smartphone

A new, electronic skin microsystem monitors respiration, muscle movement, heart rate, and other health data, and wirelessly communicates it to a smartphone.

22 Aug 2017

Silk Could Enhance Flexibility, Sensitivity of Wearable Body Sensors

From smart socks to exercise clothes that calculate exertion, wearable body sensors are turning out to be the newest "must-have" technology. Currently, researchers report they are close to using silk, one of the world's most desirable fabrics, to develop a more flexible and sensitive generation of these multi-purpose devices that monitor a number of body functions in real time.

21 Aug 2017

Process Ready Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Designed to IP65 standards the Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises is built for use in demanding process and control environments.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 21 Aug 2017

Thermofisher’s New Scrap Metal Detector Optimizes Production Time in Industrial Manufacturing Sites

Belt conveyor operators at mining, mineral, steel, cement and other industrial manufacturing sites can now install a new, highly-sensitive scrap metal detector designed to optimize production time, protect process equipment and reduce false alarm rates.

18 Aug 2017

IGD Presents New Advancements In Gas Detection Technology

IGD launches its new Advanced 2-Wire gas detection Technology. Devices are networked using 2 core cable offering major benefits to specifiers, installers and end users.

From International Gas Detectors Ltd 17 Aug 2017

Chinese Astronauts Use the Delta-T Devices WET Sensor to Help Grow Lettuce in Space

Delta-T Devices has revealed that their multi-parameter WET Sensor has been used by Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong-2 Space Lab.

From Delta-T Devices Ltd 15 Aug 2017

Culligan Uses Ayla’s IoT Platform to Build First Smart Home Product

Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, and Culligan International, the world’s leading water treatment company, announced today that Culligan has built its first smart home product on the Ayla IoT platform.

11 Aug 2017

New Hexapod Guarantees Positioning Accuracy Specifications

Aerotech’s HexGen™ hexapods represent a significant advance in six-degree-of-freedom positioning performance. The HEX500-350HL high-load, precision hexapod is ideal for applications in x-ray diffraction, sensor testing, and high-force device manipulation.

From Aerotech, Inc. 11 Aug 2017