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Wake Electric Installs Sensus VantagePoint Lighting Control Solution at New Headquarters

Remote monitoring and control has made it possible to adjust your home thermostat while traveling, set your DVR while running errands and use an app to make sure you closed the garage door.

21 Sep 2015

OriginGPS Partners with Flex’s Lab IX Technology Accelerator Program to Maximize Wearable Device Capabilities

OriginGPS, a leading manufacturer of miniature Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) solutions, announced today that it has closed $1.75 million of funding from existing shareholders and the technology accelerator, Lab IX, which is a part of Flex, a leading sketch-to-scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world.

18 Sep 2015

Southeast Missouri State University Installs Soil Electronic Sensor System in Learning Field

A soil electronic sensor system was installed last week in the agriculture experiential learning field at Southeast Missouri State University-Sikeston.

18 Sep 2015

STMicroelectronics Unveils Advanced Six-Axis Motion-Sensing Device for Image Stabilization in Smartphones

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, a top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the world's leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications, has introduced the world's most advanced six-axis motion-sensing device fully supporting image stabilization in Smartphones, Tablets, and Digital Still Cameras.

From STMicroelectronics 18 Sep 2015

Chicago Area Hospital Installs Nine DRX Detectors to Maximize Productivity

AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) installed nine CARESTREAM DRX-1 Detectors to achieve rapid image access using existing portable and room-based X-ray systems. The 304-bed facility is converting from computed radiography to wireless digital radiography.

18 Sep 2015

Comprehensive Analysis of Global Soil Moisture Sensor Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Soil Moisture Sensor Market by Type (Volumetric and Water Potential), Application (Agriculture, Residential, Landscaping, Sports Turf, Weather Forecasting, Forestry, Research Studies and Construction), & Geography - Global trends & Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

18 Sep 2015

Banner Engineering Q4X Laser Distance Sensor Now Available with Higher Resolution Models

Banner Engineering announces its Q4X laser distance sensor is now available in new 100 mm models optimized for higher performance over a shorter measuring range.

From Banner Engineering Corp. 16 Sep 2015

EMERGE Program Participants to Demonstrate Wearable Technologies for First Responders

Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) first announced the EMERGE Accelerator program for Wearable Technology for First Responders to reach entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. After issuing a nationwide call for applicants throughout the entrepreneurial community, the program selected 20 startups and second-stage companies from more than 100 candidates, and has helped innovators to develop and launch their ideas into investable companies.

16 Sep 2015

WattStopper’s FSP-201 Low Voltage Sensors Simplify Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24 Requirements

WattStopper®, a leading and trusted manufacturer of energy efficient lighting controls for commercial and residential use, today announced a new product and new capabilities for its FSP-200 series sensors. Ideal for areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways, and warehouses, these next generation sensors maximize safety and security, and simplify compliance with the latest ASHRAE 90.1 (2010)/IECC (2012) and California Title 24 (2013) garage and outdoor lighting control requirements.

16 Sep 2015

PARC Successfully Tests Next-Generation Fiber-Optic Sensing Battery Management System

PARC, a Xerox company, today announced successful initial module-level testing of SENSOR, a next-generation fiber-optic sensing battery management system, with initial focus on hybrid and electric vehicles (xEVs), developed in collaboration with LG Chem Power. The project is funded under the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) program.

16 Sep 2015

Littelfuse Introduces Compact, Magnetically Operated Firecracker Reed Sensor

Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has introduced the 59022 Series Firecracker Reed Sensor, a compact, cylindrical, magnetically operated sensor capable of switching up to 265 Vac/300 Vdc at 10 Watt/VA.

16 Sep 2015

Lockheed Martin Completes Successful Testing of INFIRNO HD Sensor System for Target Detection

Lockheed Martin recently completed a successful INFIRNO test, demonstrating the system's performance and reliability. INFIRNO is a high-definition 15-inch sensor system that provides precision targeting and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability across ground, air and maritime platforms.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 16 Sep 2015

OmniVision Introduces OV8856 8MP PureCel Sensor for Mainstream Mobile Devices

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV8856, a new 1/4-inch 8‑megapixel PureCel® sensor designed for mainstream mobile devices.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 16 Sep 2015

VTT Develops Wearable Sensor Technology to Improve Sports Performance

In cooperation with Finland's national swimming team and archery association, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed wearable technology for improving sports performance. Wearable sensors can be attached to, say, a swimmer's hand paddles or an archers' equipment. From there, data is wirelessly transferred to the coach's smartphone or tablet.

From VTT 16 Sep 2015

Sky Italia to Deploy New Digital Channel Stacking Low Noise Block Downconverter

MaxLinear Inc., a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for broadband communications applications, and Wistron NeWeb Corp. (WNC), an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced wireless communication products, today announced that Sky Italia will begin deployment of a new digital channel stacking low noise block (LNB) downconverter based on the industry-leading MxL803 Ku-band satellite down-conversion RF IC and MxL862 channel-stacking system on chip (SoC).

16 Sep 2015

Sensors News

Wake Electric Installs Sensus VantagePoint Lighting Control Solution at New Headquarters

OriginGPS Partners with Flex’s Lab IX Technology Accelerator Program to Maximize Wearable Device Capabilities

Southeast Missouri State University Installs Soil Electronic Sensor System in Learning Field

STMicroelectronics Unveils Advanced Six-Axis Motion-Sensing Device for Image Stabilization in Smartphones

Chicago Area Hospital Installs Nine DRX Detectors to Maximize Productivity

Comprehensive Analysis of Global Soil Moisture Sensor Market

Banner Engineering Q4X Laser Distance Sensor Now Available with Higher Resolution Models

EMERGE Program Participants to Demonstrate Wearable Technologies for First Responders

WattStopper’s FSP-201 Low Voltage Sensors Simplify Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24 Requirements

PARC Successfully Tests Next-Generation Fiber-Optic Sensing Battery Management System

Littelfuse Introduces Compact, Magnetically Operated Firecracker Reed Sensor

Lockheed Martin Completes Successful Testing of INFIRNO HD Sensor System for Target Detection

OmniVision Introduces OV8856 8MP PureCel Sensor for Mainstream Mobile Devices

VTT Develops Wearable Sensor Technology to Improve Sports Performance

Sky Italia to Deploy New Digital Channel Stacking Low Noise Block Downconverter

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