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Wireless Devices Track Movements of Ocean-Going Creatures

For most people, the sea is a deep, dark mystery. That is changing, though, as scientists find innovative ways to track the movements of ocean-going creatures.

18 Feb 2013

Algo-Logic’s New TKG Rackmount System Can Acquire Data from All Sensors

Algo-Logic Systems, a recognized leader in providing hardware-accelerated, real-time, networked data processing, today announced availability of its new Techo Kardio Graph (TKG) Rackmount Measurement and Monitoring system. The TKG system combines 16 precisely synchronized channels with advanced state-of-the-art Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology, that allows users to perform high performance real-time monitoring, measuring, data collecting, data-mining, data processing, data graphing, data tracking and data archiving functions.

16 Feb 2013

New Enzyme Sensor Shows Promise to Develop Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases

Two studies by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center could lead to new treatments for lupus and other autoimmune diseases and strengthen current therapies for viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

16 Feb 2013

Cv International Awarded USAF Contract for Radar Array Servicing Platform

Cv International announced today the award of a United States Air Force contract valued at $1.4M to manufacture and install 28 Radar Array Servicing Systems throughout the Great Northern Territory, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

16 Feb 2013

LumaSense Unveils New LumaSpec R/T Industrial Analytics Software

LumaSense Technologies introduced today its new LumaSpec™ R/T Industrial Analytics software. Companies in the Global Energy, Industrial Materials and Advanced Technologies markets can now generate, visualize and analyze Big Data from complex industrial systems using the company's LS6 industrial sensors combined with the latest LumaSpec R/T software.

From Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 16 Feb 2013

Hyundai Autron, STMicroelectronics to Develop Electronic Control Systems for Automotive Applications

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a committed automotive semiconductor supplier since its birth in 1987, announced today that it had reached agreement with Hyundai Autron, the electronics subsidiary of Hyundai Motors Group of Korea, to collaborate together to develop world-class electronic control systems for automotive applications.

From STMicroelectronics 16 Feb 2013

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