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Fraunhofer Researchers Develop New Power Amplifiers Based on Semiconductor Gallium Nitride

The wireless data transmission via mobile communication is reliable and affordable. However, data volume per user is rising exponentially. Causes are not only the continuously growing number of smartphones, but also trends as car-to-car (C2C) or machine-to-machine (M2M) communication – cars and machines need to communicate in high speed with each other.

2 Aug 2016

MNT Receives Phase II SBIR Contract to Develop New Atmospheric Monitoring System, GlobalSense

Mano NanoTechnologies, Inc. (MNT) has received the second phase of a Small Business Innovation Research contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop and demonstrate a new atmospheric monitoring system known as GlobalSense.

2 Aug 2016

TDK to Broaden Portfolio of Cutting-Edge Sensor Technologies with Tronics Acquisition

TDK Corporation and Tronics Microsystems SA jointly announced today that TDK’s wholly-owned subsidiary EPCOS AG, a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems based in Munich, Germany, and Tronics have signed a tender offer agreement pursuant to which EPCOS will launch a public tender offer for all publicly-held shares of Tronics for EUR 13.20 per share.

2 Aug 2016

DARPA-Funded Project Could Develop New Technique for Wirelessly Monitoring Malicious Software on IoT Devices

A $9.4 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) could lead to development of a new technique for wirelessly monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) devices for malicious software – without affecting the operation of the ubiquitous but low-power equipment.

2 Aug 2016

New Smartwatch App Could Help Certified Nursing Assistants Prevent Falls

Poor communication systems at nursing homes can lead to serious injury for residents who are not tended to in a timely manner. A new smartwatch app being developed at Binghamton University could help certified nursing assistants (CNAs) respond to alerts more quickly and help prevent falls.

2 Aug 2016

New MIT System Helps Users Monitor Electricity Usage by Household Appliances

If you want to save on your monthly electric bill and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, you might buy a new, energy-efficient refrigerator. Or water heater.

2 Aug 2016

Testo and Ashtead Announce New Partnership

Testo, a global leader in portable measurement technology, has appointed Ashtead Technology as platinum distributor for its portable emissions analysers, the Testo 340 and 350. As part of the agreement, Ashtead also becomes Testo’s Preferred Rental Partner for this equipment

From Ashtead Technology 2 Aug 2016

ams Agrees to Divest NFC and RFID Reader Wireless Product Lines to STMicroelectronics

ams, a leading worldwide manufacturer of high performance sensor and analog solutions, has signed an agreement to divest NFC and RFID reader IP, technologies and product lines to STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) for an up-front cash consideration of USD 79.3m (approx. EUR 71.5m) plus a substantial deferred earn-out consideration contingent on future results of up to USD 37 million.

1 Aug 2016

Particle Measuring Systems Releases FacilityPro 5010 System for Environmental Monitoring

Particle Measuring Systems has released the FacilityPro® 5010 System, a new industrial automation solution for environmental monitoring.

29 Jul 2016

InvenSense ICM-20690 6-Axis Sensor Now Available with Concurrent Motion UI and OIS Support

InvenSense, Inc.,, a leading provider of MEMS sensor platform solutions, announced the ICM-20690, a mainboard six-axis sensor (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope) with concurrent motion user interface (UI) and optical image stabilization (OIS) support.

29 Jul 2016

Researchers Develop Sustainable, Wearable Sensors to Detect Lactate Levels in Human Perspiration

It may be clammy and inconvenient, but human sweat has at least one positive characteristic - it can give insight to what's happening inside your body.

29 Jul 2016

Multi-input Cryogenic Sensor Modules for PLC-based Temperature Monitoring

Lake Shore Cryotronics benchtop instruments are trusted throughout the world for precision cryogenic temperature measurement. Now the same measurement performance can be achieved in distributed PROFIBUS applications using the company’s new 240 Series sensor input modules, which are currently available on a pre-sale basis.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 29 Jul 2016

Why are some MEMS Devices Successful while others are not? Status of the MEMS Industry report from Yole Développement

Beyond its gloom, the MEMS industry is showing numerous emerging devices that hold promise for future growth. These innovative MEMS solutions were listed by the MEMS & Sensors team of Yole Développement (Yole) in the Status of the MEMS Industry 2016 report (Yole Développement, May 2016).

29 Jul 2016

Loopd Launches Second-Generation Wireless Sensor for Attendee Networking, Content Exchange and Activity Tracking

Loopd, the leading event engagement management company, has announced the release of its second-generation wireless sensor designed for attendee networking, content exchange and activity tracking.

28 Jul 2016

Clemson Scientists to Develop New Sensor and Imaging Technique to Monitor Implant-Associated Infections

Clemson scientist Jeffrey Anker and four colleagues have been awarded a five-year, $1.57 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a novel imaging technique and dye-based sensor to detect and monitor bacterial infections on implanted medical devices.

28 Jul 2016

Sensors News

Fraunhofer Researchers Develop New Power Amplifiers Based on Semiconductor Gallium Nitride

MNT Receives Phase II SBIR Contract to Develop New Atmospheric Monitoring System, GlobalSense

TDK to Broaden Portfolio of Cutting-Edge Sensor Technologies with Tronics Acquisition

DARPA-Funded Project Could Develop New Technique for Wirelessly Monitoring Malicious Software on IoT Devices

New Smartwatch App Could Help Certified Nursing Assistants Prevent Falls

New MIT System Helps Users Monitor Electricity Usage by Household Appliances

Testo and Ashtead Announce New Partnership

ams Agrees to Divest NFC and RFID Reader Wireless Product Lines to STMicroelectronics

Particle Measuring Systems Releases FacilityPro 5010 System for Environmental Monitoring

InvenSense ICM-20690 6-Axis Sensor Now Available with Concurrent Motion UI and OIS Support

Researchers Develop Sustainable, Wearable Sensors to Detect Lactate Levels in Human Perspiration

Multi-input Cryogenic Sensor Modules for PLC-based Temperature Monitoring

Why are some MEMS Devices Successful while others are not? Status of the MEMS Industry report from Yole Développement

Loopd Launches Second-Generation Wireless Sensor for Attendee Networking, Content Exchange and Activity Tracking

Clemson Scientists to Develop New Sensor and Imaging Technique to Monitor Implant-Associated Infections

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