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Payload Delivered for SBIRS GEO-4 Satellite for Accurate Missile Warning and Infrared Surveillance

Prime contractor Lockheed Martin and payload provider Northrop Grumman have delivered the payload for the fourth Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite of the U.S. Air Force's Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS).

10 Oct 2014

EMX Industries Launch New UV Phosphorescent Sensor for Industrial Automation

The new UVX Phosphorescence Sensor by EMX Industries reliably detects the presence of phosphorescent materials and pigments that are difficult to measure with traditional sensors.

From EMX Industries Inc. 9 Oct 2014

Microchip Launches 3DTouchPad with Free Space Gesture Recognition for Projected-Capacitive Multi-Touch

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with the introduction of the 3DTouchPad, a PC peripheral and world’s first Development Platform for 2D multi-touch and 3D gestures.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 9 Oct 2014

UARK to Develop 'Sparse-Sensing' System for Increasing Efficiency of Wireless Sensor Networks

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have received a $362,394 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new sensing technologies that significantly reduce the amount of data collected and processed in sensor networks powered by extremely limited energy resources.

9 Oct 2014

CEATEC JAPAN 2014: Epson to Showcase Wearable Activity Monitors and Information Devices

Epson was the first company in the world to commercialize quartz watches in 1969. Globally, people were astonished that the advanced technology that went into achieving unprecedented and exceptional accuracy could fit in the size of a wristwatch that people could wear day-in-and-day-out.

9 Oct 2014

Autonomous Biosensor for Early Detection of Environmental Hazards in the Sea

A novel autonomous biosensor may help scientists to detect environmental hazards in the sea at an early stage. But applying such approach to the marine environment is a huge challenge.

9 Oct 2014

National Grid to Install Over 50 WeatherBug Weather Stations

With severe storms on the rise in the Northeast, National Grid must monitor the weather closer than ever before, so the company is installing more than 50 WeatherBug weather stations in partnership with Earth Networks.

9 Oct 2014

Microchip Debuts High-Voltage Line Driver to Increase SNR for Advanced Projected-Capacitive Touch Performance

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new addition to its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with a standalone integrated high-voltage line driver to increase Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) for advanced projected-capacitive touch performance—the MTCH65X.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 9 Oct 2014

Keysight Launches U2040 X-Series Wide Dynamic Range Power Sensors

Keysight Technologies, Inc. today announced the U2040 X-Series wide dynamic range power sensors, consisting of four USB models for wireless and radar applications, and a dedicated LAN model for satellite testing.

8 Oct 2014

Intuitive Image Analysis Solution for Geospatial and Remote Sensing Professionals from Trimble

Trimble announced today eCognition® Essentials, a new software solution for geospatial and remote sensing professionals performing land cover mapping tasks using satellite imagery. eCognition Essentials offers an intuitive image analysis solution that allows users of all levels to quickly produce high-quality, Geographic Information System (GIS)-ready deliverables.

8 Oct 2014

KERI and TowerJazz Partner to Develop CMOS Image Sensor

TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, and the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), a non-profit government-funded research institute in Republic of Korea, announced today an on-going collaboration on an R&D support program which has led to successful development of a CMOS image sensor which is ready for the commercial market.

From TowerJazz USA 8 Oct 2014

Innovative Laser-Based Imaging System Creates High-Definition 3D Maps of Surfaces from a Distance

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a laser-based imaging system that creates high-definition 3D maps of surfaces from as far away as 10.5 meters. The method may be useful in diverse fields, including precision machining and assembly, as well as in forensics.

8 Oct 2014

Mercury Systems Launches OpenRFM Standards Initiative

Mercury Systems, Inc., a leading provider of affordable, commercially developed, open sensor processing systems and services for critical commercial, defense and intelligence applications, announced it has launched the OpenRFM™ standards initiative designed to streamline the integration of RF and digital subsystems in advanced sensor processing applications with the goal of creating more affordable, flexible and open standards-based solutions.

8 Oct 2014

Texas Instruments Introduces Low-Power MCUs with On-Chip LCD Controller

Texas Instruments (TI) today announced the lowest-power MCUs with an on-chip LCD controller within a new family of ultra-low-power MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs) and a new low-cost LaunchPad rapid prototyping kit that provide all the advantages of non-volatile FRAM in a small memory footprint.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 8 Oct 2014

Research Study Report on Touchless Sensors Technology

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Touchless Sensors Technology - 9 Dimensional Assessment (Technical Insights) " report to their offering.

8 Oct 2014

Sensors News

Payload Delivered for SBIRS GEO-4 Satellite for Accurate Missile Warning and Infrared Surveillance

EMX Industries Launch New UV Phosphorescent Sensor for Industrial Automation

Microchip Launches 3DTouchPad with Free Space Gesture Recognition for Projected-Capacitive Multi-Touch

UARK to Develop 'Sparse-Sensing' System for Increasing Efficiency of Wireless Sensor Networks

CEATEC JAPAN 2014: Epson to Showcase Wearable Activity Monitors and Information Devices

Autonomous Biosensor for Early Detection of Environmental Hazards in the Sea

National Grid to Install Over 50 WeatherBug Weather Stations

Microchip Debuts High-Voltage Line Driver to Increase SNR for Advanced Projected-Capacitive Touch Performance

Keysight Launches U2040 X-Series Wide Dynamic Range Power Sensors

Intuitive Image Analysis Solution for Geospatial and Remote Sensing Professionals from Trimble

KERI and TowerJazz Partner to Develop CMOS Image Sensor

Innovative Laser-Based Imaging System Creates High-Definition 3D Maps of Surfaces from a Distance

Mercury Systems Launches OpenRFM Standards Initiative

Texas Instruments Introduces Low-Power MCUs with On-Chip LCD Controller

Research Study Report on Touchless Sensors Technology

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