DARPA is devising new and low-cost fabrication techniques for microscale inertial sensors to improve their precision and help replace the existing gyroscopes. Under the MRIG (Microscale Rate Integrating Gyroscope) effort of the Micro-PNT (Micro-Technology for Positioning, Navigation and Timing) program, this initiative is being carried out.
By Kalwinder Kaur
24 Sep 2012
Polar has unveiled the new, all-inclusive RC3 GPS training computer capable of performing highly accurate speed, pace and distance tracking, and heart rate monitoring for sports and fitness individual. Designed for comfort, the RC3 GPS is a sleek and convenient all-inclusive GPS training device.
By Will Soutter
21 Sep 2012
Monnit, an innovator of wireless sensing technology, has declared its agreement with Numerex, a supplier of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) enterprise solutions.
Fluke Networks has introduced a new dedicated sensor for Wi-Fi network monitoring that substitutes Ethernet cabling, and promotes up to two thirds cost- efficiency in cable installation-restricting environments.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Sep 2012
EarlySense has declared the results of a post regulatory approval clinical and non-interventional prospective study that enables validating the efficacy of the EarlySense contact-free patient monitoring system for precisely detecting patient deterioration.
A research team from KIT headed by Professor Christian Koos has developed an innovative optical connection between semiconductor chips.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Sep 2012
OIST’s Biological Systems Unit is a research group currently working on making microbial fuel cells fueled by waste, which are economic and effective enough for practical applications. It is possible that waste generated will solve the energy problems of humans. Some researchers believe that bacteria can chow down everything from heavy metals to sewage and generate electricity as their waste.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Sep 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings has recently exhibited its advanced video camera technology at an event in Locke Township, Michigan.
During the Air Forces Association (AFA) conference and technology exposition, UTC Aerospace Systems has showcased its complete range of core capability advanced ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) sensors.
By Will Soutter
20 Sep 2012
The Building Technologies Division of Siemens has launched two new innovative smoke detectors based on the aspiring smoke detector (ASD) model.
Aptina, a company providing CMOS imaging solutions worldwide, has launched a new digital camera image sensor to cater to the mirrorless and bridge camera markets. Labeled as AR1011HS, the new sensor which features a 1” optical format has been developed for the Tier-1 camera original equipment manufacturers.
By Will Soutter
20 Sep 2012
Raytheon Company has received its second contract from Boeing Company. This contract targets Raytheon’s low-rate initial production (LRIP) of active electronically scanned array radar systems to be adopted in the U.S. Air Force F-15E Radar Modernization Program.
Integrated Biometrics (IB) has declared the development of Watson-Mini, the smallest Appendix F (App F) certified fingerprint scanner which is a culmination of the company’s partnership with Raptor Identification Systems (Raptor ID).
HELLA KGaA Hueck has acquired a 50% interest in Donnersdorf, Bavaria-based InnoSenT that provides radar sensors.
ITT Exelis, a defense and information solutions company, has declared a major development in the field of GPS technology. By facilitating near real-time geolocation of intentional and unintentional GPS jamming sources via a network of sensors and sophisticated geolocation technology, IIT Exelis will become Exelis GPS Interference, Detection and Geolocation (IDG).
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Sep 2012