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Researchers Acquire Key Data on Antarctica through Ocean pH Sensor

A research team led by a scientist from UC Santa Barbara and supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) has retrieved data from a sensor in Antarctic waters that survived the harsh polar winter. The information it gathered will provide critical baseline data on the changes in chemistry, or acidification, of those remote seas.

25 Oct 2012

Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer Appears in Television Drama

The Exergen TemporalScanner, used in thousands of healthcare facilities and millions of homes, has made its latest prime time television appearance. On a recent episode of FOX's newest medical drama, The Mob Doctor, the Exergen TemporalScanner was used by Dr. Grace Devlin played by Jordana Spiro.

25 Oct 2012

Volcan Introduces Pressure Sensors with AcuSense Technology

Volcano Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, today announced the global launch of the PrimeWire Prestige® PLUS pressure guide wire with AcuSense™ technology, which allows for more precise measurements when distal pressure is monitored for longer periods of time.

25 Oct 2012

Flexpoint’s Bend Sensor Technology Receives Testing Validation from Navistar International

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. announced today that its proprietary Bend Sensor® technology has received key testing validation from Navistar International Corporation. Navistar has been working with Flexpoint on a horn pad sensor product that is designed for the company's full line of trucks.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 25 Oct 2012

Teledyne Launches SLS infrared Camera Based on Detector Technology

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced today that its subsidiary, Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC (TS&I), introduced its first miniature hot mid-wave infrared (Mini-HMIR) strained-layer-superlattice (SLS) based 640x512 tactical camera.

From Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 25 Oct 2012

RFEL Approved as a Member of Xilinx Alliance Program

RFEL, who specializes in high performance electronic signal processing solutions, has been approved as a member of the Xilinx Alliance Program.

24 Oct 2012

Semiconductor Companies Recommend Vishay Foil Resistors for Reference Designs in Precision Analog Applications

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. today announced that an increasing number of semiconductor companies are recommending its Vishay Foil Resistors (VFR) brand resistors as part of their reference designs for precision analog applications.

24 Oct 2012

Omron Announces Development of Facial Image Sensing Technology

OMRON Corporation today announced the development of new technology capable of estimating seven different facial expressions - happiness, surprise, fear, disgust, anger, sadness, and neutral - all in real time.

24 Oct 2012

Accenture Life Safety Solution Receives Industrial Hygiene Product of the Year Award

The Accenture Life Safety Solution, a wireless-enabled multi-gas detection system that helps protect workers in potentially hazardous environments, developed by Accenture, Industrial Scientific, Cisco and AeroScout, has received the industrial hygiene product of the year award from Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

24 Oct 2012