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Lion Precision Introduces Spindle Error Analyzer with New 3-Axis Stage

Lion Precision’s Spindle Error Analyzer (SEA) is used throughout the world for testing and qualifying machine tool spindle performance. Spindle builders and rebuilders also use the system to qualify spindles after rebuild and before shipment.

From Lion Precision 22 May 2013

STMicroelectronics to Lead €360M Places2Be FD-SOI Microelectronics Technology Project

The launch of Places2Be, a 3-year, €360M advanced-technology pilot-line project to support the industrialization of Fully-Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) microelectronics technology was announced today by a group of 19 leading European companies and academic institutions.

From STMicroelectronics 22 May 2013

Major Touch-Screen Ecosystem Partner Pays $5 Million to UniPixel

UniPixel, Inc., a provider of Performance Engineered Films™ to the touch screen, flexible printed electronics, and lighting and display markets, received a $5 million payment according to its recently announced second preferred price and capacity license with a major touch-screen ecosystem partner.

21 May 2013

Raytheon to Build Rapidly Deployable Air Traffic Control Systems for US Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company a contract to build rapidly deployable air traffic control (ATC) systems that can be delivered anywhere in the world and then be fully operational controlling flights within six hours.

From Raytheon Company 21 May 2013

Advance STT-MRAM Technology to be Developed by Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES announced today that they have expandedjoint development effortsto advance STT-MRAM (spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory) technology.

From imec 21 May 2013

New Integrated Sensor System to Detect Neutral and Reverse Gear Positions in ESS systems

Precision bearing and automotive component manufacturer Schaeffler has developed a new highly integrated sensor system for detecting neutral and reverse gear positions in manual transmission systems. The system is currently available for use in advanced engine stop-start (ESS) systems.

From Schaeffler (UK) Ltd 21 May 2013

OMNIMETRIX to Showcase 4G Cellular G8700 Low-Power Mobile Generator Monitoring System at CTIA 2013

OMNIMETRIX, LLC, an Acorn Energy company, will feature its new 4G cellular G8700 Low-Power Mobile Generator Monitoring System and will introduce new Data Integration capabilities at the CTIA 2013™ tradeshow (Booth #2761-Tower Summit Pavilion), May 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

20 May 2013

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems to Supply Airspace Communication System for North Sea Air Safety

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that its Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, in collaboration with NATS, the U.K. air traffic management services provider, has deployed an airspace communication system that will enhance air safety in the East Shetland Basin oil-producing area of the North Sea.

20 May 2013

Integrating Geospatial Data from Sensor Network May Help Monitor and Manage Traffic in Real Time

Today IBM announced it is helping the City of Dublin use Big Data to identify and solve the root causes of traffic congestion in its public transport network throughout the city, which means improved traffic flow and better mobility for commuters. Integrating data from a citywide network of sensors with geospatial data means that city officials are able to better monitor and manage traffic in real time.

From IBM Corporation 18 May 2013

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition’s Grand Prize Awarded to 3-D Gesture-Recognition Technology

On Wednesday night, 3dim earned the grand prize at this year’s MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition after successfully pitching its business plan to merge two of today’s most popular, and profitable, technological phenomena: gesture-recognition and smart devices.

18 May 2013

Healthcare Innovation World Cup Awarded to Pill Bottle That Transmits Data Wirelessly

Developers of a pill bottle that wirelessly transmits data, measures medication and sends patient reminders have emerged as grand prize winners in the Healthcare Innovation World Cup, the international diabetes innovation challenge funded by Boehringer Ingelheim and organized by HITLAB.

18 May 2013

Vishay Intertechnology Enhances Precision Thin Film Chip Resistor Arrays

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that the company has enhanced its ACAS 0606 AT and ACAS 0612 AT precision thin film chip resistor arrays with tighter absolute tolerance, relative tolerance, and relative TCR for the new S, T, and U accuracy grades.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 18 May 2013

New MDM300 Portable Dew-Point Hygrometer for High-Speed Measurements by Michell Instruments

Michell’s MDM300 portable dew-point hygrometer takes high-speed measurements of moisture in compressed air systems for surgical instruments and breathing air in spot-checks to ensure safety in hospitals

From Michell Instruments Ltd 17 May 2013

Venstar Introduces Supply Air Monitoring for ColorTouch Thermostats

Venstar®, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced its newest capability: Supply Air Sensor Monitoring. When used with the ACC-DSEN supply air sensor, this technology enables contractors to troubleshoot their ColorTouch® clients' HVAC units from virtually anywhere via the Internet.

From Venstar Inc 17 May 2013

VFR’s Bulk Metal Foil Resistors Provide Reliability and Stability for Control and Monitoring Applications

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. today announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) Bulk Metal® Foil commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) resistors are increasingly in demand to meet the needs for high reliability and long-term stability in control and monitoring applications.

From Vishay Precision Group, Inc. 17 May 2013

Sensors News

Lion Precision Introduces Spindle Error Analyzer with New 3-Axis Stage

STMicroelectronics to Lead €360M Places2Be FD-SOI Microelectronics Technology Project

Major Touch-Screen Ecosystem Partner Pays $5 Million to UniPixel

Raytheon to Build Rapidly Deployable Air Traffic Control Systems for US Air Force

Advance STT-MRAM Technology to be Developed by Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES

New Integrated Sensor System to Detect Neutral and Reverse Gear Positions in ESS systems

OMNIMETRIX to Showcase 4G Cellular G8700 Low-Power Mobile Generator Monitoring System at CTIA 2013

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems to Supply Airspace Communication System for North Sea Air Safety

Integrating Geospatial Data from Sensor Network May Help Monitor and Manage Traffic in Real Time

MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition’s Grand Prize Awarded to 3-D Gesture-Recognition Technology

Healthcare Innovation World Cup Awarded to Pill Bottle That Transmits Data Wirelessly

Vishay Intertechnology Enhances Precision Thin Film Chip Resistor Arrays

New MDM300 Portable Dew-Point Hygrometer for High-Speed Measurements by Michell Instruments

Venstar Introduces Supply Air Monitoring for ColorTouch Thermostats

VFR’s Bulk Metal Foil Resistors Provide Reliability and Stability for Control and Monitoring Applications

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