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Bosch Sensortec and Akustica to Showcase MEMS Sensor Portfolio at 2013 International CES

Bosch Sensortec and Akustica, two companies of the Bosch Group providing tiny, intelligent MEMS sensors and solutions to the world’s top consumer-electronics manufacturers, will demonstrate their technology in action at the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas.

From Bosch Sensortec GmbH 18 Dec 2012

Honeywell Vibration Monitoring and Diagnostic Sensor Systems to be installed on Coast Guard Helicopters

Honeywell has been awarded a $4.8 million contract to install health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) onboard the entire fleet of U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T helicopters.

18 Dec 2012

MAQUET CARDIOHELP Heart-Lung Monitoring System Wins Top Honors

MAQUET Medical Systems USA today announced that its CARDIOHELP® System won Gold for "Best New Product of the Year" from the Best in Biz Awards. It also was selected as the second-place winner in the Capital Equipment Category of the 4th Annual Excellence in Surgical Products (ESP) Award from Surgical Products magazine. CARDIOHELP is the world's smallest portable heart-lung support system providing extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for up to six hours in patients whose heart and/or lungs are failing.

18 Dec 2012

Navman Wireless OnlineAVL2 Fleet Tracking System Earns Top Honors

Navman Wireless USA today announced that the latest version of its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system has been recognized as one of Construction Equipment's Top 100 New Products of 2012. The listing in the publication's December 2012 issue marks the second time that Navman Wireless has earned the honor, with its construction-grade Qtanium 300 GPS tracking device making the list in 2010.

From Danaher Corporation 18 Dec 2012

SII Introduces S-19100 Series Voltage Detectors for Automotive Applications

Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) announced on December 18 availability of the "S-19100" series voltage detectors rated for operation up to 125 degrees C. The new voltage detectors are certified to meet or exceed requirements of the AEC-Q100 automotive qualification standard.

18 Dec 2012

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Incorporates Northrop Grumman's LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System

Northrop Grumman Corporation is supplying the LCR-100 attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for Sikorsky's new S-76D helicopter, which recently received Type Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 18 Dec 2012

Heyerdahl Offers PFO Designer Bracelet with GPS

PFO, the designer bracelet with GPS is now available at Heyerdahl in Oslo. Heyerdahl is one of the major jewellers in Norway, dealing mainly with diamonds, pearls, precious jewellery and Swiss watches.

18 Dec 2012

PDC Launches Smart Band RFID Wristband System for Keyless Hotel Room Access

Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a global leader in automatic wristband identification, announces the successful launch of its Smart Band® RFID Wristband System for keyless hotel room access, at the newly opened Schlitterbahn South Padre Island Beach Resort, in Texas.

18 Dec 2012

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems to Supply Sonobuoy Technology to Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie) and Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced today that up to 20 jobs will be sustained in Nova Scotia thanks to the Government's investment in improved sonobuoy technology for the Canadian Armed Forces.

17 Dec 2012

Fingerprint Cards Receives Second Design Win for Swipe Sensor Technology

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has received its second Design Win (DW) for its swipe sensor technology from one of Japan’s leading and most innovative mobile phone manufacturers. The initial volume is estimated at minimum one million mobile phones and the first model launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2013. Due to the competitive situation, the mobile phone manufacturer wants to remain anonymous for the time being.

From Fingerprint Cards AB 17 Dec 2012

New Biosensor Holds Potential for Earlier Detection of Serious Diseases

Vasily Kolchenko, associate professor of biological sciences at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), is a key player on a research team that recently made a breakthrough with enormous potential significance for the treatment of serious diseases.

17 Dec 2012

Siemens Adds Flush-Mount Models to Communications-Enabled Sensor Line

The Siemens Building Technologies Division has added KNX-compliant flush-mount models to its Symaro sensor line. In addition to capturing the temperature, humidity and air quality, these new communications-enabled sensors can also control these parameters as well as switch lights on and off and control sun protection systems. The devices support a wide variety of configuration options and can be customized to each specific application.

15 Dec 2012