Sensors News

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.

NI Industrial IoT Lab to Foster Collaboration Between Different Companies

NI, the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the opening of the new NI Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters.

Wearable Sensor Device to Help Visually Impaired Perceive Their Environment

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has built a wearable assistive device for the visually impaired, which enables them to sense their environment as well as move around more safely.

OmniVision’s New OV9716 Image Sensor Delivers Best-in-Class Low-Light Sensitivity and HDR Performance

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV9716 image sensor, which brings 1392 x 976 resolution at up to 60 frames per second in a 1/3.8" optical format with more than 120dB dynamic range to automotive imaging applications.

OmniVision’s OV12A10 and OV12A1B Large-Pixel Image Sensors Enable Exceptional Image Quality

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the introduction of the OV12A10 and OV12A1B, two large-pixel image sensors built on OmniVision's PureCel®Plus technology for exceptional image quality.

OmniVision’s New OV9281 and OV9282 Global Shutter Image Sensors Deliver Excellent Near-Infrared Quantum Efficiency

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the introduction of the OV9281 and OV9282 global shutter image sensors.

New ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone Features Synaptics’ Touch Controllers and Fingerprint Sensors

Synaptics Incorporated, the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced its Natural ID™ fingerprint sensors and ClearPad® touchscreen controllers are featured on the new ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone.