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ams Releases New Family of Intelligent Sensors

ams AG, a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today released a new family of intelligent sensors that integrate six key sensing functions including gesture detection and Mobeam barcode emulation. The TMG399x product family is ideally suited for touchless gesture control and display management in smartphones, tablets and many other consumer electronics on the market today.

12 Nov 2014

GDT Becomes Authorized Reseller of BRS Labs’ AISight Multi-Sensor Data Analytics Solution

GDT, a powerhouse of next-generation IT solution deployment and thought leadership, and Behavioral Recognition Systems (BRS Labs), a leader in multi-sensor data analytics, today announced a partnership that will help bring cutting-edge behavioral recognition technology to new markets.

12 Nov 2014

Highly Integrated, Single-Chip Bluetooth Low Energy Solutions from Cypress for IoT

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today introduced two highly integrated, single-chip Bluetooth® Low Energy solutions that simplify design of low-power, sensor-based systems for the Internet of Things. The new PSoC® 4 BLE Programmable System-on-Chip delivers unprecedented ease-of-use and integration in a customizable solution for IoT applications, home automation, healthcare equipment, sports and fitness monitors, and other wearable smart devices.

12 Nov 2014

STMicroelectronics’ New Open Development Environment Supports Innovation and Rapid Prototyping

With its new STM32 Open Development Environment, STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has created an even more efficient development path for innovative products by combining the popular STM32 microcontroller family with other leading-edge ST components that provide key functions needed for Internet of Things and other applications.

From STMicroelectronics 12 Nov 2014

Researchers Create Radically Smaller, More Efficient Radio Wave Circulator

Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have achieved a milestone in modern wireless and cellular telecommunications, creating a radically smaller, more efficient radio wave circulator that could be used in cellphones and other wireless devices, as reported in the latest issue of Nature Physics.

12 Nov 2014

Mace Security International and National School Control Systems Announce Joint Marketing Agreement

Cleveland, Ohio-based Mace Security International, Inc. and Hudson, Ohio-based National School Control Systems, LLC are pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement for safety and security products with the focus on the Bearacade® Door Control System. The target markets for these systems include educational, corporate, nonprofit, and government institutions.

12 Nov 2014

CACI Receives Contract to Help Develop Advanced Sensor Technologies for US Army

CACI International Inc announced today it has been awarded a $32.5 million contract to support the development of specialized technologies for the U.S. Army’s Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD). This two-year (one base plus one option year) contract was awarded under the Rapid Response – Third Generation (R23G) contract vehicle.

11 Nov 2014

Intelligent Decisions Helps Government Agencies to Retrofit Fleet Vehicles to Support IoT

Intelligent Decisions (ID), Inc., a premier global IT systems integrator, today announced that it will offer government agencies the capability to retrofit fleet vehicles to support the Internet of Things (IoT). As the exclusive federal reseller for Infinite Skyz, a company that creates, innovates and delivers products and services that allow organizations to incorporate the IoT into their own operations, ID is leveraging this partnership to assist federal agencies in the efficient and cost-effective management of their fleet vehicles.

11 Nov 2014

Electronica 2014 Features Littelfuse’s New Circuit Protection, Power Control and Sensing Technologies

Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, will be showcasing cutting edge circuit protection technology, including a complete portfolio of semiconductor products at the leading industry trade show Electronica 2014 in Munich, Germany, from November 11 – 14 (Hall A6, Booth 250 and Hall B1, Booth 235).

11 Nov 2014

Global Trends and Forecasting Report on Non-Glass Capacitive Sensors Market

According to the new market research report "Non Glass Capacitive Sensors Market by Type (Plastic/Polymer -PMMA, PC, PET PETG and Others, ITO Film, Non-ITO Film and Sapphire), Application (Consumer and Commercial) and Geography - Global Trends and Forecast to 2014 - 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total value of Non-Glass capacitive Sensors Market is projected to cross $35.1 Million by 2020, growing at a very high CAGR from 2014 to 2020.

11 Nov 2014

Endotronix Recognized for Development of Advanced Sensor Technology

Endotronix, Inc., a company developing digital health solutions for people worldwide who suffer from heart failure, has been named one of five Distinguished Award Prize winners in the Nokia Sensing XCHALLENGE, a global competition to develop breakthrough medical sensing technologies that will ultimately enable faster diagnoses and easier personal health monitoring. Endotronix won $120,000.

11 Nov 2014

Tiny, Fully Integrated GPS Receiver from OriginGPS for Ultra-Compact Applications

OriginGPS today announced the launch of the Nano Spider, the world’s smallest fully integrated GPS receiver. The Nano Spider module is designed to support ultra-compact applications where size is at a premium, such as smart watches, wearable devices, trackers and digital cameras.

11 Nov 2014

New Generation of Processors from STMicroelectronics for Car-Radio and Display-Audio Applications

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for car infotainment, has introduced a new generation of processors for Car-Radio and Display-Audio applications.

From STMicroelectronics 10 Nov 2014

NXP Semiconductors Unveils LPC54100 Series of Microcontrollers

In a major leap forward for sensor-based products, NXP Semiconductors N.V. today unveiled the LPC54100 series of microcontrollers, a breakthrough in ultra-low power performance for "always-on" sensor processing. With patented, market-proven architectural innovations, the series achieves unmatched power efficiency and consumes an average of 20 percent less power than its closest competitors.

10 Nov 2014

Launch of Breakthrough Bra Pressure Measurement System with Highly Sensitive Tactile Sensors

Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. (PPS) today announced a Bra Pressure Measurement System that allows bra manufacturers a more quantitative approach to test comfort and fit while developing their next-generation products. The newly released system is the first of its kind for this application. Unlike any other tactile sensing technologies, the Bra Pressure Measurement System is capable of resolving to pressures as low as 0.01 psi or 0.5mmHg while also conforming to complex shapes of the body – all without sacrificing accuracy or repeatability performance.

10 Nov 2014

Sensors News

ams Releases New Family of Intelligent Sensors

GDT Becomes Authorized Reseller of BRS Labs’ AISight Multi-Sensor Data Analytics Solution

Highly Integrated, Single-Chip Bluetooth Low Energy Solutions from Cypress for IoT

STMicroelectronics’ New Open Development Environment Supports Innovation and Rapid Prototyping

Researchers Create Radically Smaller, More Efficient Radio Wave Circulator

Mace Security International and National School Control Systems Announce Joint Marketing Agreement

CACI Receives Contract to Help Develop Advanced Sensor Technologies for US Army

Intelligent Decisions Helps Government Agencies to Retrofit Fleet Vehicles to Support IoT

Electronica 2014 Features Littelfuse’s New Circuit Protection, Power Control and Sensing Technologies

Global Trends and Forecasting Report on Non-Glass Capacitive Sensors Market

Endotronix Recognized for Development of Advanced Sensor Technology

Tiny, Fully Integrated GPS Receiver from OriginGPS for Ultra-Compact Applications

New Generation of Processors from STMicroelectronics for Car-Radio and Display-Audio Applications

NXP Semiconductors Unveils LPC54100 Series of Microcontrollers

Launch of Breakthrough Bra Pressure Measurement System with Highly Sensitive Tactile Sensors

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