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Garmin Introduces GPS Bike Computer with Cycling-Specific Maps and Points of Interest

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced the Edge Explore 1000, an easy-to-use GPS bike computer with cycling-specific maps and points of interest. Ideal for touring and adventure, the Edge Explore 1000 features preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with routable road and bike paths, elevation data, points of interest and address search.

From Garmin 26 Aug 2015

Researchers Test Wireless Sensors Incorporated into Orthopedic Implants for Detecting Surgical Site Infections

A team of researchers, led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Professor Eric Ledet, will investigate whether small wireless sensors incorporated into orthopedic implants could be used to detect surgical site infections. The research is supported by a $429,560 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

26 Aug 2015

Escort Introduces Bluetooth Equipped Platinum Series Radar and Laser Defense System

The radar detector category and patent leader, Escort Inc. (EscortRadar.com), announced the first of its exclusive high performance Platinum Series products, the Escort® 9500ci™ Platinum Series custom installed radar and laser defense system.

26 Aug 2015

Microchip Adds Three-Port, 10/100 Industrial Ethernet Switches to Portfolio of Ethernet Solutions

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the addition of the LAN9353, LAN9354 and LAN9355 Three-Port, 10/100 Industrial Ethernet Switches to its reliable, high-quality, and high-performance portfolio of Ethernet solutions, which includes Ethernet switches, controllers, bridges and PHYs.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 26 Aug 2015

Sensuron’s RTS125 System Selected as Finalist for 2015 R&D 100 Awards

Today, Sensuron, a global provider of compact fiber optic sensing (FOS) systems, announced R&D Magazine has selected the company’s RTS125 system as a finalist for the 2015 R&D 100 Awards, which honor the 100 most innovative technologies and services of the past year.

26 Aug 2015

Hand-Held, Battery-Powered Device Picks up Vital Signs from Patient’s Lips and Fingertip

Engineers and physicians at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a hand-held, battery-powered device that quickly picks up vital signs from a patient’s lips and fingertip.

26 Aug 2015

Future Motion Selects E Systems as OEM Manufacturing Partner

E Systems Technology announced today it has been selected by Future Motion, Inc., maker of Onewheel™ the gyroscopically balanced, single-wheel skateboard, as their OEM manufacturing partner. E Systems provides OEM level engineering and Product Lifecycle-based Manufacturing™ solutions.

26 Aug 2015

SENSONICS Delivers Machinery Protection Systems to UAE Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

Condition monitoring specialists SENSONICS have delivered the first tranche of machinery protection systems to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in the UAE (United Arab Emirates).

26 Aug 2015

A Forum to Discuss Format for Vehicle Sensor Data Ingestion by Location Cloud

HERE, a leader in mapping, navigation and location experiences, recently brought together a diverse group of automotive companies, system vendors and suppliers to discuss the establishment of an interface format for how in-vehicle sensor data is transmitted to a location cloud.

25 Aug 2015

Sensuron Introduces Compact RTS 125 and RTS 150 Fiber Optic Sensing Systems

Sensuron, a global provider of compact fiber optic sensing (FOS) systems, today introduced its RTS125 and RTS150 systems to market after spinning off from sister company, 4DSP. Now its own entity, Sensuron’s mission is to solve problems on a global scale and enable industry innovation by utilizing light-based technologies that ensure equipment in the aerospace, medical and energy fields is functional, reliable and safe.

25 Aug 2015

New Lazer Helmets Incorporate LifeBEAM's Enhanced Bio-Sensing Technology

Today, LifeBEAM, a leading developer of bio-sensing technology, announced the integration of its bio-sensing technology into the Lazer Sport's next generation smart helmets—the Wasp, Z1, Blade, and Magma—launching this week at EUROBIKE taking place Aug. 26-29, 2015.

25 Aug 2015

PlanetiQ Opens New Facility for Development of Pyxis-RO Satellite Weather Sensors

PlanetiQ announced today the opening of its new science and engineering facility in Boulder, Colorado. The facility includes a laboratory clean room where PlanetiQ will complete the development and manufacture of its first 12 Pyxis-RO™ flight instruments for the world's first commercial satellite constellation exclusively focused on weather, climate and space weather.

25 Aug 2015

New High Accuracy Digital Temperature Sensor IC with Thermostat Function from Seiko Instruments

Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced the release of the S-5852 Series, featuring both digital output with I2C interface for continuous temperature monitoring as well as a thermostat function (temperature switch) to signal out of range temperature conditions. Customers can set the upper and lower limit values of the temperature range.

25 Aug 2015

Some Head Impact Sensors Not Fast Enough or Accurate in Measuring Serious, Angular Hits

With increasing concern about concussions from sports, some players have started wearing electronic sensors to measure head impacts.

25 Aug 2015

NEXT Biometrics Debuts Ultra-Thin Fingerprint Sensor Designs for Smartphones

NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced the introduction of ultra-thin fingerprint sensor designs that remove the need for large bezels, or metallic frames, used in the first generation of NEXT sensors, making them tailored for the design-focused smartphone, tablet and notebook markets.

From Next Biometrics 24 Aug 2015

Sensors News

Garmin Introduces GPS Bike Computer with Cycling-Specific Maps and Points of Interest

Researchers Test Wireless Sensors Incorporated into Orthopedic Implants for Detecting Surgical Site Infections

Escort Introduces Bluetooth Equipped Platinum Series Radar and Laser Defense System

Microchip Adds Three-Port, 10/100 Industrial Ethernet Switches to Portfolio of Ethernet Solutions

Sensuron’s RTS125 System Selected as Finalist for 2015 R&D 100 Awards

Hand-Held, Battery-Powered Device Picks up Vital Signs from Patient’s Lips and Fingertip

Future Motion Selects E Systems as OEM Manufacturing Partner

SENSONICS Delivers Machinery Protection Systems to UAE Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

A Forum to Discuss Format for Vehicle Sensor Data Ingestion by Location Cloud

Sensuron Introduces Compact RTS 125 and RTS 150 Fiber Optic Sensing Systems

New Lazer Helmets Incorporate LifeBEAM's Enhanced Bio-Sensing Technology

PlanetiQ Opens New Facility for Development of Pyxis-RO Satellite Weather Sensors

New High Accuracy Digital Temperature Sensor IC with Thermostat Function from Seiko Instruments

Some Head Impact Sensors Not Fast Enough or Accurate in Measuring Serious, Angular Hits

NEXT Biometrics Debuts Ultra-Thin Fingerprint Sensor Designs for Smartphones

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