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Molex Expands Flexible Printed Sensor Solutions with Acquisition of Minnesota-Based Soligie

Molex, LLC expanded its printed electronics portfolio with the recent acquisition of Minnesota-based Soligie, Inc. Custom Soligie solutions provide a robust and economical alternative to a rigid printed circuit board (PCB) or copper flex circuits in sensor applications for medical, industrial, consumer, defense, and other industries.

25 Sep 2015

STMicroelectronics Introduces Two Central Airbag Crash Sensors

STMicroelectronics has introduced two central airbag crash sensors alongside its peripheral crash sensors, airbag system ICs, and safety microcontrollers, creating a complete airbag-electronics kit that supports the most stringent automotive-application and functional-safety requirements.

24 Sep 2015

Global Ultrasonic Sensors Market Forecast to Grow at 15.78% CAGR During 2015-2020

The Global Ultrasonic Sensors market is expected to increase to $0.63 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 15.78% over the period 2015-2020. Ultrasonic sensors are widely used in various medical inspections including prenatal examinations to which radiography cannot be applied.

24 Sep 2015

Image Sensing Systems Enters Distribution Agreement with trafficnow

Image Sensing Systems. Inc., the world-leading developer of above-ground detection and information management solutions for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) sector; and trafficnow®, an innovative provider of Bluetooth sensors for traffic management, announced today that they completed a distribution agreement for Image Sensing Systems to sell trafficnow’s DeepBlue Sensor® in most of North America and parts of the Middle East.

24 Sep 2015

JENETRIC Announces LIVETOUCH quattro Featuring Unique Image Sensor

LIVETOUCH® technology developed by JENETRIC has created a new class of fingerprint identification products. For the first time ever, a transparent image sensor based on optical TFT technology combines the fingerprint capture area with the user display for instructions and real-time feedback. LIVETOUCH conquers the limitations of previous systems and redefines user friendliness for capturing fingerprints.

24 Sep 2015

Wuxi LerTech Technology Unveils New Magnetic Image Scanning Sensor

Recently, Wuxi LerTech Technology Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of a new type magnetic image scanning sensor (model: LTM-XM-336B-0.5-AS), which is an upgraded version of its first-generation magnetic image scanning sensor introduced in August 2014.

24 Sep 2015

Global Fingerprint Sensors Market Expected to Reach $20.03 Billion by 2022

The Global Fingerprint sensors market is valued at $5.5 billion in 2014 with CAGR of 17.53% and is expected to reach $20.03 billion by 2022. The most important factors driving the market are electronic devices such as laptops, PC's, tablets, mobiles, Increase in demand for Fingerprint Sensors in Security checks in airports, organizations. On the other side, the factors such as lack of awareness on security rudiments and complexity of smart phone, can restrain the growth of fingerprint sensors market.

23 Sep 2015

OleumTech’s IO MAX Wireless Transmitter for Remote Monitoring and Control Applications

ASGMT (Booth #105) – OleumTech™, a leading manufacturer of wireless industrial automation systems, today launched a true game changer: the IO MAX Wireless Transmitter. This product provides a substantial amount of onboard I/O and other special features making it a truly unique product. The new Transmitter is equipped with 4 analog inputs (user configurable for 4-20mA or 0-10VDC), 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, and RS485 Modbus Master functionality into a single self-contained, ruggedized wireless end node. It is specifically designed as a turnkey solution for a majority of remote monitoring and control applications.

23 Sep 2015

MIT Develops Protein-Based Sensor Capable of Killing Cancer Cells

MIT biological engineers have developed a modular system of proteins that can detect a particular DNA sequence in a cell and then trigger a specific response, such as cell death.

23 Sep 2015

Dates Announced for SENSOR+TEST 2016

“Every year the SENSOR+TEST is the highlight on our event calendar,” says Matthias Bopp, CEO of the Micronas group. And he is not the only one: Exhibitors at the worldwide leading trade fair for sensor, measuring, and testing technology appreciate the comprehensive professionalism of the visitors from all major industries and the high quality inquiries, giving them best grades.

From SENSOR+TEST - The Measurement Fair 23 Sep 2015

Impress Unveils New Transmitters for Subsea Pressure and Level Measurement Applications

Instrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd has launched a new range of subsea pressure and level transmitters. The sensors are suitable for a variety of subsea pressure and level measurement applications, in depths up to 3,000 metres and external pressures up to 300 bar.

From Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd. 23 Sep 2015

New Type of Acoustic Imaging Device Shows Only Contours and Edges

Reverberated sound can make objects visible. The sonar is used in the shipping industry to acquire information about the seabed or shoals of fish, while gynaecologists use ultrasound images to study foetuses in the womb. Material testing procedures that regularly check for fissures in rail tracks or aircraft support structures are also based on ultrasound.

22 Sep 2015