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HYPERION Aircraft Tracking System Shows Promise for Disaster Relief Operations

A ground-breaking tracking system called HYPERION based on eye-safe lasers could enable aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and even orbiting satellites to transmit vital data to ground stations more securely, quickly and efficiently.

11 Mar 2016

Disney Researchers Use Depth-Sensing Cameras to Capture 3-D Models of Marine Creatures

Disney Research scientists are adapting low-cost depth-sensing cameras for use underwater, with the goal of capturing 3-D models of marine flora and fauna with a high degree of accuracy.

11 Mar 2016

MacAulay-Brown Helps Develop Complex Software, Sensor and Information Dashboard Technology for Super Bowl 50

MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services and product solutions, today announced that its Huntsville, Alabama-based operation was part of a team of companies, led by BAE Systems, responsible for developing complex software, sensor and information dashboard technology utilized by emergency responders at Super Bowl 50. MacB performed all of the work at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

10 Mar 2016

UTA Professor Works on Development of Sensor Network with Supercomputer Power

A researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to develop a framework for a network of simple sensors that could be as powerful as a supercomputer, but smaller and less costly.

10 Mar 2016

Si-Ware Systems Begins Mass Production of NeoSpectra Sensor Module

PITTCON Booth #843 -- Si-Ware Systems (SWS), a premier provider of IC- and MEMS-based solutions for industrial and consumer applications, has launched volume production of the smallest, lowest-cost infra-red spectrometer "engine" for developers. The award-winning NeoSpectra™ sensor module is now shipping to customers for development of innovative hand-held devices for material analysis in the field.

10 Mar 2016

Samsung Electronics Announces Newest 12MP Image Sensor with Dual-Pixel Technology

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced its newest 12 megapixel (Mp) image sensor for smartphones, which will elevate the quality of mobile phone pictures.

10 Mar 2016

Sensuron Launches First Fiber Optic Sensing Platform, Summit

Sensuron, a global provider of compact fiber optic sensing (FOS) systems, today announced the launch of Summit, the first fiber optic sensing platform to provide fully distributed sensing with the ability to combine multiple measurement technologies into a single platform. With comprehensive and real-time access to data, engineers are more readily equipped to detect design flaws earlier – saving resources, increasing efficiencies and preventing costly failures after a product has launched.

10 Mar 2016

Integrated Device Technology’s New Optical Sensor Accurately Detects UVB and Ambient Light

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.® (IDT®) today introduced an optical sensor that accurately detects UVB and ambient light. Like the recently announced ZOPT2202, the two-channel ZOPT2201 offers new health and wellness capabilities for wearables and other mobile technology, but also features the ability to measure light for screen controls.

From Renesas Electronics Corporation 10 Mar 2016

Micro-Epsilon Eddy Current Sensors Measure Thermal Growth of Diesel Engine Bed Frames

A manufacturer of diesel generating sets is using non-contact, eddy current displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon to measure the thermal expansion of its engine bed frames.

From Micro-Epsilon 9 Mar 2016

Axiomtek Releases ICO310 Field Controller with PoE PD Function

Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, has released ICO310, the industry's first field controller with PoE PD function. The ICO310, a robust din-rail IIoT (Industrial IoT) embedded system, supports low power Braswell Intel® Celeron® processor N3060 1.6 GHz dual-core or N3160 1.6 GHz quad-core with up to 8GB DDR3L system memory, delivering high performance and low power consumption at competitive price.

9 Mar 2016

Cincinnati Test Systems Announces Addition of EtherNet/IP to Leak and Flow Test Instruments

EtherNet/IP™ is now a standard selectable communication option for CTS Sentinel I28, C28, and Blackbelt instruments that will reduce integration costs using standardized CIP™ programing. For CTS, EtherNet/IP provides the capability to control, configure, send, and receive messages between CTS Sentinel test instruments and Allen-Bradley PLC’s. EtherNet/IP is a Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) utilizing an open communication interface that saves time and cost by increasing flexibility, decreasing custom programming, and special wiring.

9 Mar 2016

IDTechEx Wearable Europe 2016 Focuses on Key Areas of Wearable Technology Industry

IDTechEx Wearable Europe brings together a global community of innovators behind the best of wearable technology today. IDTechEx analysts have constructed a two-day agenda assembling key innovators and thought leaders to discuss key aspects of this rapidly evolving industry. Within the broader IDTechEx show, you will see the best of new technology that is already causing disruption today, as well as a glimpse at the materials, components and products of the future.

From IDTechEx Ltd. 9 Mar 2016

Hoffmann + Krippner Extends Portfolio of Sensing and Input Systems with TES Frontdesign JV

Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. is proud to announce that TES Frontdesign has engaged in a joint venture with Hoffmann + Krippner as their new majority owner.

From Hoffmann + Krippner Inc. 9 Mar 2016

Donaldson Company, ATEK Access Technologies Jointly Create AssetScan Remote Filter Monitor

ATEK Access Technologies worked with Donaldson Company, Inc. to jointly develop a revolutionary solution to give original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of bulk fuel filtration systems access to their devices’ intelligent data.

9 Mar 2016

Sensata and Quanergy Partner for Component Level Solid State Lidar Sensors in Transportation Market

Sensata Technologies Holding N.V., a leading manufacturer of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions, and Quanergy Systems, Inc., the leading provider of solid state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions, announced today that they have reached strategic partnership and investment agreements to advance the ongoing development and commercialization of Quanergy’s LiDAR technology.

8 Mar 2016

Sensors News

HYPERION Aircraft Tracking System Shows Promise for Disaster Relief Operations

Disney Researchers Use Depth-Sensing Cameras to Capture 3-D Models of Marine Creatures

MacAulay-Brown Helps Develop Complex Software, Sensor and Information Dashboard Technology for Super Bowl 50

UTA Professor Works on Development of Sensor Network with Supercomputer Power

Si-Ware Systems Begins Mass Production of NeoSpectra Sensor Module

Samsung Electronics Announces Newest 12MP Image Sensor with Dual-Pixel Technology

Sensuron Launches First Fiber Optic Sensing Platform, Summit

Integrated Device Technology’s New Optical Sensor Accurately Detects UVB and Ambient Light

Micro-Epsilon Eddy Current Sensors Measure Thermal Growth of Diesel Engine Bed Frames

Axiomtek Releases ICO310 Field Controller with PoE PD Function

Cincinnati Test Systems Announces Addition of EtherNet/IP to Leak and Flow Test Instruments

IDTechEx Wearable Europe 2016 Focuses on Key Areas of Wearable Technology Industry

Hoffmann + Krippner Extends Portfolio of Sensing and Input Systems with TES Frontdesign JV

Donaldson Company, ATEK Access Technologies Jointly Create AssetScan Remote Filter Monitor

Sensata and Quanergy Partner for Component Level Solid State Lidar Sensors in Transportation Market

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