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Azima DLI Collaborates with Luminant to Wirelessly Monitor Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant

Azima DLI, the leader and premier provider of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) analytical services and products, today announced a teaming agreement with Luminant to wirelessly monitor mechanical integrity – a first for the nuclear power industry.

12 Jun 2013

ESCORT Introduces New Windshield Mount High Definition DSP Radar Detector

Category leading innovator and holder of over 85% of radar patents, ESCORT Inc. (escortinc.com) raises the radar detector performance benchmark again with the release of its all-new High Definition PASSPORT® Max™ radar & laser detector. Using advanced military technology, PASSPORT Max™ delivers high definition performance with ultra-fast signal processing and unprecedented noise filtering.

From Escort Inc. 12 Jun 2013

Kistler Introduces New Hand Force Measuring System

In many areas of research and industry a need exists for hand forces to be measured to assess mechanical loads and stresses on the body; in the ergonomics sector, recording and testing the operating forces at human-machine interfaces and for a range of technical design tasks. Typically, these forces are exerted during activities such as pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying loads.

From Kistler Instruments AG 12 Jun 2013

Eaton Introduces New Automated MV Switchgear

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched an automated version of its proven and successful Xiria SF6-free Ring Main Unit (RMU). The new 12-24kV Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear is equipped with a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) that allows utilities to easily acquire, process, store and transmit valuable data from the network. This information enables them to better manage their MV grid and increase operational uptime.

From Eaton 11 Jun 2013

Alps Electric Invests in Qualtré to Advance Joint Development of Inertial Sensors

Alps Electric (Headquarters: Ota-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshihiro Kuriyama) in May 2013 made an investment in Qualtré, Inc. (Headquarters: Massachusetts, U.S.A.; CEO: Edgar Masri). Alps Electric and Qualtré already carry out joint development of inertial sensors. The investment reinforces the existing partnership and allows for further strengthening of Alps Electric’s sensor business.

11 Jun 2013

Novel 3D Hall Sensor Measures Exact Position

Magnetic field sensors are a contact- and wear-free means of measuring the position of machine parts and products. A new generation of Hall sensors is now making the process even more precise and free of interference.

From Fraunhofer IWU 11 Jun 2013

Texas Instruments to Demonstrate Millimeter Wave Circuits for Short-Range Sensors at 2013 VLSI Symposium

This week at the 2013 VLSI Symposium in Kyoto, Japan, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will demonstrate an industry first in millimeter wave circuits with a paper on a 160GHz center-frequency-pulsed transmitter for short-range sensor applications.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 11 Jun 2013

NXP Introduces Dimmable Single-Stage Controller IC for Retrofit MR16 LED Lamps

NXP Semiconductors N.V. today unveiled the SSL3401 – a dimmable single-stage controller IC for retrofit MR16 LED lamps using 12V AC mains. The SSL3401 offers compatibility with an exceptionally wide range of dimmers and transformers – working with over 80% of the most common combinations – in a compact form factor that fits in all common available MR16 GU5.3 and AR111 housings and sockets. Supporting an ambient temperature range up to 105ºC, the SSL3401 also provides temperature rollback protection.

11 Jun 2013

CMOSIS Announce Collaboration with TowerJazz for Volume Production of CMV12000 12MP Image Sensor

CMOSIS, a leading independent developer and supplier of high end CMOS image sensors for professional imaging applications, and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced the ramp to volume production for CMOSIS’ 12-megapixel CMV12000, following the very successful volume production earlier of its CMV products. In 2010, CMOSIS and TowerJazz announced collaboration on the CMV product line, the flagship product family of CMOSIS. Since its introduction, the CMV product family has been very successful in gaining market share.

From TowerJazz USA 11 Jun 2013

New Server for Accsense Data Loggers for Improved Service Reliability by CAS DataLoggers

CAS DataLoggers has just completed the transition to a new server for our Accsense data loggers, ensuring improved service reliability for our customers who depend on its alarm capability every day to protect their high-value product.

From CAS DataLoggers 10 Jun 2013

Fluidwell Group Announce New Sales Office in UK

The Fluidwell Group of The Netherlands are pleased to announce the opening of their new sales office in the UK, which will be fully supported by two new local strategic distribution partners - icenta Controls Ltd. and Stream Measurement Ltd.

From Fluidwell Group 10 Jun 2013

Audi and Analog Devices Enter Collaboration for Progressive Semiconductor Program

Analog Devices Inc., a global leader in high-performance signal processing technology, has been selected by Audi to collaborate strategically within its Progressive Semiconductor Program (PSCP). PSCP increases engagement between Audi and selected semiconductor suppliers to enhance the value they bring to the functionality and reliability of future cars.

From Analog Devices, Inc. 10 Jun 2013

Wireless Broadband Network Deployed on Inland Waterways

Aboard its newly refurbished river fleet vessel, the M/V Safety Pledge, CONSOL Energy Inc. and the Port of Pittsburgh Commission today unveiled the first wireless broadband network deployed on inland waterways in the United States.

10 Jun 2013

New Report on Global and Chinese Mobile Phone Camera Module Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 In-Depth Research Report on Global and Chinese Mobile Phone Camera Module Industry" report to their offering.

10 Jun 2013

Gyrodata Announces Commercial Availability of Gyro-Guide GWD90 System

Gyrodata is proud to introduce the commercial availability of its new Gyro-Guide GWD90™ system. Introduced at the 2013 SPE/IADC conference in Amsterdam earlier this year, the system is the company's latest addition to its highly acclaimed Gyro-Guide Gyro-While-Drilling suite of tools. Capable of surveying up to and beyond 90 degrees of inclination, GWD90™ represents a major step forward in accurate and reliable wellbore placement and drilling safety.

10 Jun 2013

Sensors News

Azima DLI Collaborates with Luminant to Wirelessly Monitor Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant

ESCORT Introduces New Windshield Mount High Definition DSP Radar Detector

Kistler Introduces New Hand Force Measuring System

Eaton Introduces New Automated MV Switchgear

Alps Electric Invests in Qualtré to Advance Joint Development of Inertial Sensors

Novel 3D Hall Sensor Measures Exact Position

Texas Instruments to Demonstrate Millimeter Wave Circuits for Short-Range Sensors at 2013 VLSI Symposium

NXP Introduces Dimmable Single-Stage Controller IC for Retrofit MR16 LED Lamps

CMOSIS Announce Collaboration with TowerJazz for Volume Production of CMV12000 12MP Image Sensor

New Server for Accsense Data Loggers for Improved Service Reliability by CAS DataLoggers

Fluidwell Group Announce New Sales Office in UK

Audi and Analog Devices Enter Collaboration for Progressive Semiconductor Program

Wireless Broadband Network Deployed on Inland Waterways

New Report on Global and Chinese Mobile Phone Camera Module Industry

Gyrodata Announces Commercial Availability of Gyro-Guide GWD90 System

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