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Vishay Introduces Axial Cemented Wirewound Resistors Designed for High Voltage Surges

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new series of axial cemented wirewound resistors that are the industry's first to offer a customized high-voltage surge withstanding capability up to 12 kV.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 31 Jan 2013

Eye-Tracking Devices Reveal Possible Link between Digital Signs and Highway Crashes

A new study published in Traffic Injury Prevention has found that drivers take more and longer glances at electronic billboards than regular signs, indicating a possible link between these digital signs and highway crashes.

31 Jan 2013

Aromatic Photoactive Micelles Demonstrate Potential for Photofunctional Dyes and Sensor Applications

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology produce new photoactive micelles with potential applications in photofunctional dyes and sensors.

31 Jan 2013

Standex-Meder to Highlight Flood Prevention Switches and Flow Sensors at 2013 AHR Expo

Standex-Meder Electronics, a global manufacturer of reed switches, sensors, relays and magnetics, will be showcasing a new line of flood prevention switchesat the 2013 AHR Expo. The 65th International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition will be held January 28-30, 2013 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX, Booth #4249.

From Standex Electronics 31 Jan 2013

VirtaMed Simulator with Ascension Magnetic Sensors Improves Training in Knee Arthroscopy

Training in knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems, is getting a significant boost with the ArthroS™ simulator. Using magnetic sensors made by Ascension Technology, the simulator provides trainees with realistic, hands-on experience in performing arthroscopic knee procedures and managing complications, without risk to patients.

From NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) 31 Jan 2013

Aston to Showcase Maya HD PVR Satellite Receiver with STiH237 Decoder Chipset at CSTB 2013

During the CSTB 2013 show in Moscow, Aston is showcasing the first prototype of its Maya HD PVR satellite receiver built around the latest-generation HD H.264 STiH237 (Cardiff) decoder chipset from STMicroelectronics, a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top global supplier of set-top box (STB) ICs. The Maya HD receiver offers a cost-effective solution that meets Aston's exacting quality standards. The platform is compliant with all off-the-shelf conditional access systems, including Viaccess and Conax.

From STMicroelectronics 31 Jan 2013

Opgal Introduces EyeCGas Camera System for Remote Gas Detection

Opgal, a world leader in thermal imaging technology, answers the needs of the petro and drilling industry's gas leak detection requirements with its EyeCGas™ Camera System. EyeCGas, an innovative, unique gas detection camera, has already achieved worldwide success for remotely detecting gas in the industrial environmental market.

30 Jan 2013

NASA to Launch ISS-RapidScat to Measure Ocean-Surface Wind Speed

In a clever reuse of hardware originally built to test parts of NASA's QuikScat satellite, the agency will launch the ISS-RapidScat instrument to the International Space Station in 2014 to measure ocean-surface wind speed and direction.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 30 Jan 2013

TI to Demonstrate New Fully Integrated Metering SoCs at DistribuTECH 2013

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced the Smart Data Concentrator Evaluation Module (EVM) at DistribuTECH 2013. The TMDSDC-EVMAM335x is a highly integrated EVM that gives developers the ultimate level of flexibility and scalability with numerous performance, cost and connectivity options for their data concentrator designs.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 30 Jan 2013

SightLogix Launches Low-Cost Thermal Video Analytics Camera for Security Applications

SightLogix, the leading smart thermal camera manufacturer for outdoor security applications, introduces the SightSensor NS60, a new low-cost addition to the SightSensor line of thermal video analytics cameras. With an MSRP of $4,995 in the United States, the NS60 brings thermal analytic accuracy and the clearest thermal images 24 hours/day to a broad range of price-sensitive applications.

30 Jan 2013

IRCameras Novel Scientific Camera with SLS Sensor Detects MWIR and LWIR Spectral Regions

IRCameras, announced today the IRC906sls, a new addition to their IRC900 Series scientific camera line. This infrared camera incorporates an innovative Strained Layer Superlattice (SLS) Sensor from QmagiQ which further expands the infrared market by allowing the IRC906sls to detect infrared radiation in both the mid-wave (MWIR) and long-wave (LWIR) spectral regions.

30 Jan 2013

Vaisala Publishes New Industrial Product Catalog

Vaisala's new industrial product catalog has been published. The catalog presents Vaisala's instruments for measuring humidity, temperature, dew point, moisture in oil, carbon dioxide, pressure and different weather parameters.

From Vaisala Corporation 30 Jan 2013

Contactless Multi-Application Smart Card Solution for Public Transport by NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. and exceet Card Group today announced that they will supply a contactless smart card solution to councils across Scotland, enabling them to work collaboratively and roll-out services included in the country’s National Entitlement Card (NEC) scheme.

29 Jan 2013

New Family of Humidity and Temperature Transmitters for Ventilation, Heating and Air-Conditioning by Vaisala

Vaisala introduces a new family of humidity and temperature transmitters for the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industry.

29 Jan 2013

Steinbichler Launches Touch Probe Portable Coordinate Measuring System

Steinbichler, the leading provider of optical measuring and sensor technology, proudly presents the portable coordinate measuring system T-POINT CS. The innovative, all-in-one, touch probe solution STEINBICHLER T-POINT CS offers you a new dimension in coordinate measuring technology with a very attractive price performance ratio.

29 Jan 2013

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Vishay Introduces Axial Cemented Wirewound Resistors Designed for High Voltage Surges

Eye-Tracking Devices Reveal Possible Link between Digital Signs and Highway Crashes

Aromatic Photoactive Micelles Demonstrate Potential for Photofunctional Dyes and Sensor Applications

Standex-Meder to Highlight Flood Prevention Switches and Flow Sensors at 2013 AHR Expo

VirtaMed Simulator with Ascension Magnetic Sensors Improves Training in Knee Arthroscopy

Aston to Showcase Maya HD PVR Satellite Receiver with STiH237 Decoder Chipset at CSTB 2013

Opgal Introduces EyeCGas Camera System for Remote Gas Detection

NASA to Launch ISS-RapidScat to Measure Ocean-Surface Wind Speed

TI to Demonstrate New Fully Integrated Metering SoCs at DistribuTECH 2013

SightLogix Launches Low-Cost Thermal Video Analytics Camera for Security Applications

IRCameras Novel Scientific Camera with SLS Sensor Detects MWIR and LWIR Spectral Regions

Vaisala Publishes New Industrial Product Catalog

Contactless Multi-Application Smart Card Solution for Public Transport by NXP Semiconductors

New Family of Humidity and Temperature Transmitters for Ventilation, Heating and Air-Conditioning by Vaisala

Steinbichler Launches Touch Probe Portable Coordinate Measuring System

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