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RF Technologies Announces Realignment of its Product Offerings

RF Technologies®, a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) safety and security solutions, announced today a realignment of its product offerings to better serve customers in the healthcare, education and hospitality markets.

From RF Technologies 15 Feb 2013

Flexpoint Horn Pad Sensor Earns Implementation Ready Designation

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc., today announced that a Steering Wheel Horn Pad Sensor that features Bend Sensor® technology has achieved "Implementation Ready" status with a major US Fortune 100 Automaker that we have been jointly developing this product with for the last several years. There are a total of four vehicle platforms currently being considered for Flexpoint's longer-lasting, more cost-effective horn switch.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 15 Feb 2013

Global Strategic Business Report on Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biosensors in Medical Diagnostics - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

15 Feb 2013

CAS DataLoggers and Lascar Release New 'Smart' Thermometer for Spot Temperature Readings

CAS DataLoggers and Lascar have partnered to introduce the latest addition to the bestselling EasyLog temperature data logging line—the new EL-ENVIROPAD-TC.

From CAS DataLoggers 15 Feb 2013

Pharmaco-Kinesis’ Ultra-Sensitive Biosensors Win Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award

Based on its recent analysis of the global biosensors market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Pharmaco-Kinesis Corporation (PKC) with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation.

From Frost & Sullivan 15 Feb 2013

Freescale’s Integrated MCU Powers OmniPod Insulin Pump for Diabetes Management

Freescale Semiconductor has designed a fully integrated microcontroller (MCU) solution that powers the second generation of Insulet’s OmniPod, the revolutionary tubeless, wireless insulin pump. Freescale’s integrated technology has helped make the new OmniPod one-third smaller, one-quarter lighter and much more power-efficient to help people with diabetes lead a more active life.

From NXP Semiconductors 15 Feb 2013

STMicroelectronics Introduces New Battery Fuel-Gauging IC

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader supplying customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading manufacturer of standard ICs, has unveiled its latest battery fuel-gauging device featuring patented innovations that improve long-term accuracy. This tiny chip, the STC3115, can be used in high-volume handheld electronics, and has already been selected by Samsung for some of its recent smartphones. Battery charge indicators – or fuel gauges - have become essential for managing devices such as smartphones, laptops or digital cameras.

From STMicroelectronics 15 Feb 2013

International Research Team Develops Cocaine Biosensor by Adapting Natural Mechanisms

Since the beginning of time, living organisms have developed ingenious mechanisms to monitor their environment. As part of an international study, a team of researchers has adapted some of these natural mechanisms to detect specific molecules such as cocaine more accurately and quickly. Their work may greatly facilitate the rapid screening—less than five minutes—of many drugs, infectious diseases, and cancers.

15 Feb 2013

New Video Image Stabilisation IP Core from RFEL

RFEL, who specialises in high performance, electronic signal processing solutions, now has available its Video Image Stabilisation IP Core, which is the first of its recently announced family of Video Processing IP cores that fully utilises the power of the Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs.

14 Feb 2013

Space-Based Sensors Expand Effectiveness of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems

Space-based sensors can expand the range and effectiveness of the U.S. Navy's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) capabilities, a recent missile defense test has shown.

14 Feb 2013

Microchip Wins Three Awards for Precise and Fast Hand Position Tracking System

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it has been recognized by the following global electronics industry publications and organizations for product innovation and technology leadership.

14 Feb 2013

Northrop Grumman to Showcase Advanced Hawkeye with New Radar and Sensors at IDEX

Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight a wide range of defence and security solutions, including cyber-protected C4I solutions, airborne early warning and control systems, aerial surveillance, fire control radars and marine navigation systems, at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

14 Feb 2013

Air Monitors Appointed UK Distributor for Environics Products

Air Monitors Ltd, the specialist provider of air quality monitoring equipment and services, has been appointed UK distributor forEnvironics, the US-based manufacturer of gas mixers, gas dilution and calibration systems.

From Air Monitors Limited 14 Feb 2013

The Portland Group Releases PGI Parallelizing Compilers and Development Tools

The Portland Group®, a wholly owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics, today announced that the 2013 release of the PGI® high-performance parallelizing compilers and development tools for Linux, Apple OS X and Microsoft Windows is now available. PGI 2013 includes new features and capabilities for programming the latest HPC accelerators using the OpenACC API. It also delivers significant performance gains on multi-core x64 processors.

From STMicroelectronics 14 Feb 2013

Free 30-day Trail Offer for Latest Version of Plant Simulation and RobotExpert Software by Siemens

Siemens today announced a free 30-day trial offer for the latest versions of Plant Simulation and RobotExpert software from its industry leading Tecnomatix® portfolio for digital manufacturing.

From Siemens 13 Feb 2013