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MMAAZZ’s Advanced Sensor Technology to Transform Packaging Industry

A global leader in virtual remote sensing, MMAAZZ Technology announced today the release of advanced sensor technology, which is poised to transform how the packaging industry detects and prevents damage in the production process.

11 Apr 2016

EPItect Consortium to Develop Mobile Mini-Sensor that Can Detect Epileptic Seizures

For epilepsy patients and attending physicians, it has been a challenge to correctly assess the frequency and severity of epileptic seizures without inpatient recording equipment. A consortium coordinated by the epileptologists of the University Hospital Bonn is now developing a mobile sensor that can detect seizures. A warning signal is designed to summon relatives or attending physicians to provide timely help.

11 Apr 2016

Leading Toy Manufacturer to Use Flexpoint’s Bend Sensor

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (FLXT) is pleased to announce that 2016 is progressing as planned relative to order placement and is moving to mass production of toys featuring its unique Bend Sensor®. Working with an American-based, Fortune 500, global toy manufacturing company and its global assembly partner, Flexpoint has successfully supported all of the various product development lifecycle phases from conceptual design to production rollout.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 11 Apr 2016

Nortek Security & Control Debuts 2GIG Smoke Detector Sensor

Nortek Security & Control LLC, a Nortek Company and leader in the security, smart home and wellness technology markets, announces the 2GIG® Smoke Detector Sensor available to dealers and installers looking to provide their customers with a smarter layer of protection to their interconnected smoke detector system via a smart, retrofit smoke detector sensing solution that works in tandem with their existing wireless 2GIG alarm panel.

7 Apr 2016

KVH Developing Fiber Optic Gyro-Based Inertial Sensor for Self-Driving Cars

KVH Industries, Inc.,, announced today that, based on its successes in autonomous vehicle prototype programs and a wide range of unmanned applications, it is developing a fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based, low-cost inertial sensor for self-driving cars.

7 Apr 2016

Connect Expo 2016 to Feature Arrow Electronics’ IoT Solutions

Arrow Electronics, Inc., announced that it will exhibit IoT solutions at Connect Expo held April 19 - 20, 2016, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center in Australia.

7 Apr 2016

New 5G Radio Access System for Intervehicular Communication Could Improve Road Safety

Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia presented their 5G intervehicular communication system for improved road safety demo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

7 Apr 2016

Leica Geosystems’ New Smart Antenna Supports Multiple GNSS Satellite Systems and Signals

Static, long term projects requiring a high number of sensors now have a new affordable smart antenna. This same device can also enable dynamic monitoring with up to 10 Hz data streaming and advanced multi-frequency, multi-constellation tracking.

7 Apr 2016

FLIR’s New Thermal Imaging Sensor Enables Reliable Intersection Traffic Monitoring

FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced the launch of the FLIR TrafiOne traffic sensor developed specifically for accurate traffic detection utilizing the world's most advanced low-cost thermal imaging technology.

7 Apr 2016

Researchers Develop Highly Sensitive Chemical Sensor by Integrating MOF Materials with Optical Fibers

Trace contaminants in water are often measured by taking samples from the environment to a lab for analysis, which can lead to inaccurate results due to delayed and irregular sample collection or long-transportation and handling times. Thus, techniques enabling in-situ or real-time measurements of water contaminants are no doubt one of the major steps towards effective control of water quality.

6 Apr 2016

OmniVision Unveils New 1/3-inch RGB-Ir Sensors Supporting Dual Band Color Filters

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV4686 and OV9756, two new 1/3-inch RGB-Ir sensors that support dual band color filters instead of traditional mechanical rotary IR filters. Leveraging an innovative color array pattern, the OV4686 and OV9756 can capture high quality infrared images and video, even from long ranges, and bring superior color aliasing performance compared to previous generation offerings.

6 Apr 2016

New Type of Laser Holds Potential for Remote Sensing of Greenhouse Gases

A revolutionary new type of laser developed by the University of Adelaide is promising major advances in remote sensing of greenhouse gases.

6 Apr 2016

Microsemi and D-Link to Develop Internet of Things-Enabled Smart Alarm Detector

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance; and D-Link, which specializes in the design, development and manufacture of networking and connectivity products for mass consumers, small to medium business and enterprise market segments worldwide; today announced their collaboration to develop D-Link's mydlink® Smart Alarm Detector (DCH-S165).

6 Apr 2016

Texas Instruments Debuts Two Families of Controller Area Network Transceivers

Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced two families of controller area network (CAN) transceivers that meet all industry requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) from U.S. and European automotive manufacturers.

6 Apr 2016

Panasonic 's DIY Home Monitoring System Now Syncs Seamlessly with Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats

Panasonic announced today that it's DIY Home Monitoring System now syncs seamlessly with three popular Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats and is available immediately.

6 Apr 2016