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Researchers Discover Magnetic Field Sensor in a Worm's Brain

Illinois State University’s Andres Vidal-Gadea is leading the way to understanding the internal compass of animals by identifying the first sensor of the Earth’s magnetic field in the brain of a worm.

24 Aug 2015

Increasing Demand for Smarter Consumer Electronics and Automobiles to Favor Growth of Temperature Sensors Market

The Global Temperature Sensors Market is expected to reach USD 6.13 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing global demand for smarter consumer electronics and automobiles is expected to favor market growth over the forecast period.

24 Aug 2015

NASA to Simulate Severe Plane Accident to Test Emergency Locator Transmitters

Using a Cessna 172 dropped from a height of 100 feet, NASA’s Search and Rescue Mission Office will simulate a severe but survivable plane accident Wednesday, Aug. 26 to test emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). NASA Television will air live coverage of the test, which is scheduled to happen between 1 and 2 p.m. EDT.

24 Aug 2015

SAAB Selects Proximion as Supplier of Distributed Fiber Optical Sensors

Proximion AB, announces that it has been selected as the supplier of distributed fiber optical sensors for advanced optical measurements by SAAB. Product deliveries will commence in 2017.

24 Aug 2015

New Widescreen Ultra-sensitive Touch-Panel Computer from Advantech

To satisfy an ever increasing demand for widescreen panel computers Advantech is pleased to announce the release of its new 10.1” and 15.6” TPC-1051WP and 1551WP ultra-sensitive touch-panel computers. These models are the latest of their type to use the Intel® Atom™ E3827 1.75 GHz Processor,and to feature the much heralded iDoor Technology, a truly flat screen and a multitude of IO ports whilst being able to operate in a wide range of temperatures.

21 Aug 2015

UniPixel Ships Samples with Integrated XTouch Touch Sensor Technology, Hybrid-Metal Plating and Diamond Guard Resin Coating

UniPixel, Inc., a provider of Performance Engineered Films™ to the touchscreen and flexible electronics markets, announced today that it has shipped to a potential new major PC and consumer electronics OEM customer the first touch sensor engineering samples that integrate its XTouch touch sensor technology with its new hybrid-metal plating process and Diamond Guard resin coating.

21 Aug 2015

New Report on Global Fingerprint Access Control Systems Market

The global fingerprint access control systems market is expected to reach USD 4.41 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing security threats have generated the need for efficient identification techniques. Strict government laws and regulations have been made to ensure internal and external security. Growing opportunities from niche segments and technology developments are expected to augment industry growth.

21 Aug 2015

Cypress Introduces Energy Harvesting PMICs for Solar-Powered Wireless Sensors

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced a new family of Energy Harvesting Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) that enable tiny, solar-powered wireless sensors for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The new devices are the world's lowest-power, single-chip Energy Harvesting PMICs, and can be used with solar cells as small as 1 cm2.

21 Aug 2015

Quanergy Wins Frost & Sullivan Award for Developing Innovative LiDARs

Based on its recent analysis of the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Quanergy Systems, Inc., (Quanergy) with the 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. Deviating from the conventional approach of integrating costly LiDARs into heavy machinery, Quanergy has focused on producing user-friendly devices that can be integrated into handheld devices.

From Frost & Sullivan 21 Aug 2015

BAE Systems Awarded Support Services Contract Extension for USAF’s Solid State Phased Radar System

The modification award, which extends the work on a 12-year contract for another year — is valued at $46 million. The total contract value for BAE Systems’ support of SSPARS, from its original award in 2006 through the completion of the contract in 2018, is estimated at approximately $550 million.

21 Aug 2015

TAEC Expands Lineup of BSI CMOS Image Sensors Equipped with PDAF Technology

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced its full lineup of backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensors equipped with phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) technology.

21 Aug 2015

Inhibition of PHD1 Oxygen Sensor Reduces Chemotherapy Resistance in CRC Treatment

Scientists at VIB and KU Leuven have shown that blocking the PHD1 oxygen sensor hinders the activation of p53, a transcription factor that aids colorectal cancer (CRC) cells in repairing themselves and thus resisting chemotherapy. Chemotherapy resistance remains a major clinical issue in the treatment of CRC. These findings indicate that PHD1 inhibition may have valuable therapeutic potential.

20 Aug 2015

Wearable Sensors Monitor Patients’ Wheezing Sounds Over Time

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an efficient algorithm that can interpret the wheezing of patients with breathing difficulties to give medical providers information about what's happening in the lungs. The research is part of a larger, ongoing project to develop wearable smart medical sensors for monitoring, collecting and interpreting personal health data.

20 Aug 2015

In-Depth Analysis of Global Biosensors Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Industry Insight: Biosensors Market Development and Demand Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

20 Aug 2015

WyzBee Platform: World’s First Comprehensive IoT Platform from Redpine Signals

Redpine Signals today launched the world’s first comprehensive IoT platform for device makers – the WyzBee platform – that includes a flexible hardware platform, development environment and cloud software and services framework.

20 Aug 2015