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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

Electronic Scan Millimeter Wave Radar Detects Objects in Three Dimensions

Representative Director: Takashi Shigematsu, Capital: ¥5.3 billion) has developed "Automotive Compact 77GHz 3D Electronic Scan Millimeter Wave Radar" that is capable of detecting an object in three dimensions, including "elevation" range in addition to distance and azimuth range.

19 Oct 2012

Nano Sensor Company Receives Michigan Microloan Funds

Seven Michigan companies have received a combined total of more than $232,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount loaned through the Fund to more than $2.8 million. The companies received the funding to support commercialization of their core products.

19 Oct 2012

Sears to Offer GE’s Brillion Products for Controlling Home Energy Usage

Sears will be the first retailer to offer GE’s innovative Brillion™-enabled products that will give consumers easy control over 60 percent of their home’s energy usage for exceptional savings, convenience and peace of mind—and it can all be done remotely via the GE Nucleus™ Home Manager’s iPhone® app.

19 Oct 2012

Digi-Key to Distribute Touchstone’s Analog IC Products

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Touchstone Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance, low power analog integrated circuit solutions, today announced the signing of a global distribution agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute all of Touchstone’s analog IC products.

From Digi-Key Corporation 19 Oct 2012

Lionsgate Technologies to Introduce Vital Signs DSP for Medical Diagnostics

Lionsgate Technologies Inc. (LGTmedical), a leading provider of mobile health (mHealth) technology, will launch a revolutionary universal interface that transforms smartphones, tablets and laptops into mobile medical diagnostic tools capable of real-time vital signs monitoring.

18 Oct 2012

IDO Security Sells Shoe Scanning Device MagShoe in Russia Through Borlas Security Systems

IDO Security Inc. developer of the innovative MagShoe™ shoe scanning device (SSD), today announced that it has registered its first sale of the MagShoe under a new distribution agreement with Borlas Security Systems, a subsidiary of Borlas Consulting Group, to market the MagShoe in Russia for the Russian Homeland Security niche.

18 Oct 2012

Report on Pulse Oximeter Performance by Non Medical

Nonin Medical, Inc., the inventor of finger pulse oximeters and a leader in noninvasive medical monitoring, today released a Pulse Oximetry Special Report for durable medical equipment (DME) providers at Booth #953 at Medtrade 2012 in Atlanta. Medtrade is the largest home medical equipment tradeshow in the United States.

18 Oct 2012

EarlySense Patient Monitoring System Receives FDA Clearance

EarlySense, the market leader in proactive patient care solutions, announced today that the company has received FDA Clearance for its bedside system and central display system with oximetry integration.

18 Oct 2012