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NPL Scientists Install Cryogenic Solar Absolute Radiometer at PMOD/WRC in Switzerland

Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have installed a Cryogenic Solar Absolute Radiometer (CSAR) at the Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC) in Switzerland. CSAR is expected to replace the current standard for Direct Solar Radiation, significantly improving our knowledge and confidence for global climate research.

23 Jun 2015

B-Scada's Wireless Sensors to Remotely Control Solar Energy Generation at Four Rwanda Health Clinics

B-Scada, Inc. recently announced a new deployment of their VoT (Virtualization of Things) Solution in Africa. B-Scada's wireless sensors will be used to remotely monitor and control the generation and distribution of solar energy used by four health clinics in Rwanda. B-Scada is providing the full array of sensors, relays, and cellular gateways required to collect and communicate the photovoltaic system data.

22 Jun 2015

In-Depth Study on Current State of the Global Ambient Light Sensors Industry

Global Ambient light sensors Industry Report 2015 is a new market research in addition to China Ambient light sensors Industry Report 2015 that provides 2010-2015 historic data on ambient light sensors market along with global and regional forecasts for next 5 years.

22 Jun 2015

Raytheon Awarded Contract to Produce 53 Radars for Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a multi-year contract valued at $153 million to produce 53 maritime, littoral and overland surveillance radars for its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

22 Jun 2015

Scott & White Memorial Implants Miniaturized, Wireless Monitoring Sensor to Help Manage Heart Failure

Patients with moderate heart failure now have a new option to help manage their chronic disease and reduce their chance of being readmitted to the hospital. Scott & White Memorial – Temple for the first time implanted a new miniaturized, wireless monitoring sensor to help manage heart failure (HF).

22 Jun 2015

DAQRI Opens New European Headquarters, Hires at DCU Hackathon

DAQRI, the leading augmented reality/4D company, today announced the opening of its new European headquarters on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in Dublin, supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland.

22 Jun 2015

South Korea Image Sensors Market Forecast to Reach $0.67 Billion by 2018

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "South Korea Image Sensors Market - Growth, Trends And Forecasts (2014 - 2020)" report to their offering.

19 Jun 2015

Texas Instruments Launches Low Power Wideband Radio Frequency Synthesizer

Texas Instruments (TI)today introduced the industry's lowest power wideband radio frequency (RF) synthesizer. Covering up to 1.34 GHz, the LMX2571 integrates an ultra-low-noise PLLatinum™ fractional-N phase-locked loop (PLL) with a multicore voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), enabling low phase noise and spurs at only 39 mA (128 mW).

19 Jun 2015

Augmented-Reality Tracking System with Inertial Measurement Unit Debuts at U.S. Open Golf Tournament

Golf fans watching televised coverage of the U.S. Open golf tournament will have a new outlook on what the professional golfer is facing, thanks to a camera and augmented-reality tracking system that includes a 1750 inertial measurement unit (IMU) from KVH Industries, Inc.,. Called RangeFinder, the system was developed by Sportvision, Inc., creators of football’s Virtual Yellow 1st and Ten® Line, in conjunction with FOX Sports, and will debut today during the broadcast of the 115th U.S. Open from Chambers Bay, in University Place, Washington.

19 Jun 2015

Fingerprint Sensor Ensures Dispensing of Medication to the Correct Patient

You can whack it with a hammer, attack it with a drill, or even stab it with a screwdriver. But try as you might, you won’t be able to tamper with a high-tech pill dispenser designed by mechanical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering.

19 Jun 2015

LI-COR Introduces Redesigned Pyranometer, Photometric Sensor, Quantum Sensor, and Line Quantum Sensor

For more than 40 years LI-COR light sensors have been the industry standard for light measurement. Building on this proven experience LI-COR is introducing a redesigned pyranometer, quantum sensor, photometric sensor, and line quantum sensor, all providing improved high-speed measurements with microsecond response times.

19 Jun 2015

New REDIchip Can Detect Ultratrace Amounts of Chemicals

A George Washington University professor has designed new technology that can identify traces of chemicals at 10-19 moles, a previously undetectable amount. This minute quantity can be conceptualized as 10 times below a billionth of a billionth of a teaspoon of water.

19 Jun 2015

Comprehensive Analytic Report on Worldwide Markets for Temperature Sensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Temperature Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

19 Jun 2015

How do Animals Detect Magnetic Fields? Worm Brain May Hold Answer

A research team from the University of Texas at Austin has discovered the presence of Earth’s magnetic field sensor in an animal for the first time. The identification of sensor in the brain of a tiny worm called C. elegans solved the long-standing mystery on the functioning of animals’ internal compasses.

By Beth Ellison 18 Jun 2015

Digital Lumens to Deploy Sensor-Rich Lighting Network at O'Reilly's Annual Solid Conference

Digital Lumens®, today announced that it will showcase its Intelligent LED Lighting System during O'Reilly's annual Solid Conference, taking place June 23-25 in San Francisco. For the second year in a row, Digital Lumens will deploy a sensor-rich lighting network across the Fort Mason Conference Center, illustrating the Internet of Things (IoT) at work in the built environment.

18 Jun 2015