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New 5-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor by OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., have released their new 5-megapixel CameraChip sensor for growing smartphone, tablet and digital video camera (DVC) markets.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 6 Nov 2012

New Temperature Sensor Developed by Researchers at the University of Cambridge

New sensors developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge negate the effects of temperature so that the may be used in industries including health care, telecommunications and environmental
monitoring.

6 Nov 2012

New Insight into the Process of Sensing

Rats use a sense that humans don't: whisking. They move their facial whiskers back and forth about eight times a second to locate objects in their environment. Could humans acquire this sense? And if they can, what could understanding the process of adapting to new sensory input tell us about how humans normally sense? At the Weizmann Institute, researchers explored these questions by attaching plastic "whiskers" to the fingers of blindfolded volunteers and asking them to carry out a location task.

6 Nov 2012

Trimble Launches Post-Processing Capability for RTX Positioning Service

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today post-processing capability for the Trimble® CenterPoint™ RTX positioning service. Enabled by Trimble RTX™ technology, CenterPoint RTX provides centimeter level positions in real time via satellite L-band and IP/cellular. The new post-processing capability delivers better than one centimeter accuracy and is available worldwide.

From Trimble Navigation Limited 6 Nov 2012

Vehicles and Roadway Sensors Communicate to Improve Traffic Safety

One day, your auto and the roadway will be in constant communication and able to suggest route changes to avoid accidents, construction, and congestion; coordinate your vehicle with signal lights, other vehicles, and lane markers; and let you know where you can park. Right now, a fleet of instrumented vehicles are testing these systems on two instrumented test beds – one in Northern Virginia and one in Southwestern Virginia.

6 Nov 2012

SpinChip Device Analyzes Blood Samples on the Spot

The Norwegian company SpinChip aims to help doctors analyse patients’ blood samples on the spot and provide immediate results.

6 Nov 2012

Roll-To-Roll Testing Equipment to Measure Conductivity of Printed Components

The pilot production environment of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and PrintoCent, the community of printed electronics, in Oulu is being complemented with roll-to-roll testing equipment. The equipment is used for testing the electrical characteristics of printed electronics products, enabling the measurement of the conductivity of printed components. Data can thus be collected on the functionality of, for example, OLED screens and organic solar panels.

From VTT 6 Nov 2012

Portable, Multiband Sensors to Provide Improved Imagery to Warfighters

It is often the case with new military technologies that warfighters need to adjust to their equipment to access needed capabilities. As missions shift, however, and warfighters are required to work in smaller teams and access more remote locations, it is technology that must adapt if it is to remain useful. Desirable features for many new man-portable systems include small size, light weight, minimal power consumption, low cost, ease of use, multi-functionality and, to the extent possible, network friendliness.

6 Nov 2012

Pores in Military Snakeskin Fabric Repel Biological or Chemical Agents

US scientists have developed a hi-tech military uniform material capable of driving away biological and chemical agents.

6 Nov 2012

NTM Sensors to Develop Monitoring Systems to Improve Safety and Improve Operating Limits of Advanced Batteries

NTM Sensors, a division of NexTech Materials, Ltd., is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) to develop and demonstrate monitoring systems that improve the safety and extend the operating limits of advanced batteries.

From Nexceris 5 Nov 2012

Cerium Stabilizes Optical Glasses against Transmittance Loss Caused by Ionizing Radiation

Resolve Optics Ltd has produced an informative technical note that addresses the question 'Does My Application Require Radiation Resistant Lenses?

5 Nov 2012

Victoria Racing Club Deploys Cisco Connected Stadium Wi-Fi Solution

Cisco -- The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is set to lead the field in technology innovation when it deploys the Cisco Connected Stadium Wi-Fi Solution to provide Flemington members and racegoers with the latest in Wi-Fi technology. As the first racecourse in the world to deploy Connected Sports Solutions, the VRC is poised to make Flemington the most technology-advanced racecourse in the world.

From Cisco Systems, Inc. 5 Nov 2012

SRD and iSeis Launch Patented Solution for Wireless Real-Time Collection of Seismic Data

International Seismic Corp (iSeis), a leading cableless seismic recording manufacturer, and SRD Innovations Inc. (SRD), a private high tech wireless company, jointly announced today the commercial launch of hyMesh-Sigma™, a patented solution, that enables wireless real-time collection of seismic data.

5 Nov 2012

element14 Offers Freescale SABRE Lite DESIGN with i.MX 6Quad Applications Processor

element14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts and a part of global electronics distributor Premier Farnell [LON:PFL], today announced the order availability of the MCIMX6Q-SL development kit built to Freescale® Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid Engineering (SABRE) Lite design, and featuring the powerful i.MX 6Quad applications processor.

From Farnell 5 Nov 2012

Farnell element14 to Showcase ARM, PCB Design, and CEM Packaging Solutions at electronica 2012

Farnell element14, the European trading brand of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), will use its exhibit at electronica 2012 to inspire customers with an exclusive showcase of engaging technology and solutions demonstrations that act as an industry benchmark and highlight the full breadth and quality of the company’s supplier partnerships, product range and technical expertise.

From Farnell 5 Nov 2012