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Audi and STMicroelectronics to Drive Automatic Innovation

Premium car maker Audi and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a committed automotive semiconductor supplier since its birth in 1987, have announced a strategic relationship to drive the pace of automotive innovation by creating advanced semiconductor solutions.

From STMicroelectronics 23 Oct 2012

New Hand Held ECG Monitor by Plessey Semiconductors

Plessey will be launching a hand held, ECG monitor at this year's Electronica Show. Aimed at the home health market, the imPulse™ will allow the routine, quick and accurate recording of ECG signal outside of the medical environment and without the need for conductive gel or skin preparation.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 23 Oct 2012

Freescale's New Automotive-Qualified Sensor Offers Cost-Effective Battery Monitoring Solution

Freescale Semiconductor today introduced the MM9Z1J638 Xtrinsic battery sensor, the industry’s first CAN-based battery sensor that accurately measures the voltage, current and temperature of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, as well as calculating the battery state – all while operating in harsh automotive conditions.

From NXP Semiconductors 22 Oct 2012

Microsoft Certifies Freescale 12-axis Xtrinsic Sensor Platform for Windows 8 OS-Based Portable Devices

Freescale Semiconductor’s 12-axis Xtrinsic sensor hub platform, offering advanced sensor fusion capabilities, has been certified by Microsoft® as meeting its requirements for Windows® 8 OS-based portable devices. The solution recently has been integrated into next-generation Windows 8 OS-based ultra books and hybrid PCs from major manufacturers, planned for release later this quarter.

From NXP Semiconductors 22 Oct 2012

ITT Exelis Dedicates New Mine Defense Production Facility in Florida

ITT Exelis officially opened its full-service mine defense production facility in Panama City, Fla.

22 Oct 2012

Discovery of Energy-Sensing Switch Helps Advance Biological and Medical Applications

Biochemists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a genetic sequence that can alter its host gene's activity in response to cellular energy levels. The scientists have found this particular energy-sensing switch in bacterial genes, which could make it a target for a powerful new class of antibiotics. If similar energy-sensing switches are also identified for human genes, they may be useful for treating metabolism-related disorders such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

22 Oct 2012

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Better Health and Wellness Practices

A Los Gatos chiropractor wishes to make area residents aware of a technology that can yield important information about their body composition and point them toward better health and wellness practices. According to Dr. Judy McGrain of McGrain Chiropractic, a technique known as BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Assessment uses digital calculating technology and electrical sensors to determine the ratio of fatty tissue versus lean tissue.

22 Oct 2012

Raytheon Chosen to Deliver Thermal Weapon Sights to US Army

In a competition against two other suppliers, Raytheon Company was selected by the U.S. Army to provide Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS) with enhanced capabilities so soldiers can better detect and engage targets day or night. One of the key drivers behind the Army's decision was Raytheon's ability to deliver cost-effective, advanced technology.

From Raytheon Company 22 Oct 2012

Adoption of Implantable Devices Less Prevalent in Parts of Europe

“Implantable devices can save lives and decrease mortality, they are not a luxury” said Professor Angelo Auricchio, President of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC at the ICD for Life Summit (1) which concluded in Belgrade, Serbia, today. “In the face of the impressive rise in cardiovascular related mortality in Central and Eastern Europe, we need to implement a structured approach, starting with primary prevention, but at the same time using all the treatments and devices available to modern medicine in secondary prevention. Existing treatment gaps between East and West should disappear!”

22 Oct 2012

Implant Sciences to Present Trace Detection Technologies at Transport Security Expo

Implant Sciences Corporation, a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, today announced it will present its Quantum Sniffer™ trace detection technologies at the Transport Security Expo in London, England on November 14 and 15. Both the handheld Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 explosives trace detector and the Quantum Sniffer QS-B220 desktop explosives and drugs trace detectors will be presented to potential customers at booth D37.

From L3Harris Technologies, Inc. 20 Oct 2012

PFO Bracelet with Personal Alarm and GPS Function Now Available in Norway

PFO, the designer bracelet with personal alarm and GPS function developed by top product designers and military navigation engineers, is now available in Norway. Oslo jewellers Hellman were the first to stock the safety bracelet in their two shops.

20 Oct 2012

Fluke's Wireless Digital Multimeter to be Displayed at Free Hour Webinar

Newark element14, the leading distributor of electronic components and engineering solutions in the Americas and a business of Premier Farnell, announced today that it was co-sponsoring a free hour webinar with Fluke, entitled "Latest in wireless technology in DMMs" on Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00AM CDT.

From Newark element14 20 Oct 2012

Escatec Work with GMMI Texchem to Complete Single-Use Medical Devices

ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has been working for a year now with GMMI Texchem, a leading manufacturer of complete single-use medical devices including moulded or extruded plastic components for medical use - typically disposable items such as catheters, sensors, probes, etc.

19 Oct 2012

STMicroelectronics, Soitec, and CMP Announce ST's New Depleated Silicon-On-Insulator Process

STMicroelectronics, Soitec (Euronext) and CMP (Circuits Multi Projets®) today announced that ST’s CMOS 28nm Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) process, which uses innovative silicon substrates from Soitec, is now available for prototyping to universities, research labs and design companies through the silicon brokerage services provided by CMP.

From STMicroelectronics 19 Oct 2012

Botsee's Braneware Technology Reacts Based on Input from Sensors

The Botsee Project, a volunteer project with the mission of creating new intelligent life on Earth, today announced the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, the world's largest self-serve open-funding platform, to fund the creation of the project's first-ever man-made life form.

19 Oct 2012