Sensors News

MIT Builds New Sensors to Track Protein Production by Individual Cells

For the first time, an MIT research team has developed sensors capable of detecting single protein molecules as they are secreted by a group of cells or even a single cell.

New Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensor from Delta-T Devices - the SM150T

New from Delta-T Devices is the SM150T - a research-grade soil moisture and temperature sensor. Its advanced patented electronics and high specification construction produce a dependable sensor with exceptional salinity and temperature stability.

Arecont Vision Launches Compact Twin-Sensor MicroDome Duo Camera Series

Arecont Vision®, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces the expansion of the compact MicroDome® ultra-low profile true day/night camera family with the release of its dual-sensor MicroDome Duo series.

Eyesens Colorinspect - Vision Sensor For Precise Color Inspection

EVT presents with the EyeSens ColorInspect a leading vision sensor for the inspection of color-based quality characteristics. The integrated EyeVision software with commands for color inspection verify colored objects with high accuracy, with the speed of up to 60 frames per second.

Researchers Explore Ways to Enhance Security for IoT Applications

The University of Twente in The Netherlands will investigate novel ways to improve the security for Internet of Things applications.

Insteon’s New Wireless Motion Sensor Improves Motion Activated Lighting

Insteon®, creators of the world's premier home automation and control technology, today announced a new and improved wireless motion sensor, which makes activating lights based on movement easier than ever.

New On-Chip Sensor Could Detect Unprecedentedly Small Frequency Changes in Environmental Conditions

Chip scale high precision measurements of physical quantities such as temperature, pressure and refractive index have become common with nanophotonics and nanoplasmonics resonance cavities.

New Multispectral Sensors for Revolutionizing Consumer and Industrial Spectral Analysis

The world’s first series of cost-efficient multispectral sensor-on-chips has been launched by ams AG (SIX: AMS), which is a leading supplier of high-performance sensors and analog ICs. This breakthrough has paved the way for new-generation spectral analyzers for industrial as well as consumer applications.

CyberOptics to Unveil Advanced Ultra-High Resolution MRS Sensor at 2017 IPC APEX EXPO

CyberOptics® Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE), a world-leading developer and manufacturer of high precision 3D sensing technology solutions, will exhibit an advanced Ultra-High Resolution Multi-Reflection Suppression (MRS) sensor designed for its SQ3000™ 3D AOI system in Booth #2809 at the 2017 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place on Feb. 14-16, 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center, California.

Synaptics Achieves Industry-First BCTC Certification for Natural ID Fingerprint Sensors

A Natural ID™ biometric fingerprint authentication solution was recently launched by Synaptics Incorporated, a leading developer of human interface solutions. Known as the VFS7500S, it is the industry’s first fingerprint sensor that is fully certified through the Banking Card Test Center (BCTC).

Spookfish Uses Multiple Sensors for Comprehensive Acquisition of Aerial Imagery

Momentum is building for Australian aerial imagery startup, Spookfish, who are set to begin local operations within the coming months.

New Anti-Sleep Sensor can Monitor Respiration and Heart Rate of Drivers

Amid a series of deadly accidents caused by drivers falling asleep or being inattentive at the wheel, researchers have developed a monitoring system to warn anyone in danger of dozing off.

Scientists Develop New Graphene Sensor that can Accurately Detect Diseases in Blood Plasma

Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a new sensor, which can rapidly and accurately detect tiny amounts of oligonucleotides related to diseases (ACS Sensors, "Graphene Oxide-Upconversion Nanoparticle Based Optical Sensors for Targeted Detection of mRNA Biomarkers Present in Alzheimer’s Disease and Prostate Cancer").

Nanosensor Could Determine Presence and Quantity of Explosives

Researchers have developed a new type of nanosensor that is capable of determining both the presence and quantity of explosives such as TNT. The new technology offers a potential replacement for sniffer dogs, and could open the door to sensing applications for a variety of target analytes.

At the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) BIG Show 2017, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveils retail innovations that can assist traditional brick-and-mortar retailers with delivering more engaging and personalized mobile-first customer shopping experiences.