PNI Sensor demonstrates TRAX Attitude & Heading Reference System’s (AHRS) field-proven applications during Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International North America, AUVSI 2012.
Magellan recently reported new innovative-featured Magellan RoadMate vehicle navigation devices. With 'Portrait Mode' viewing, Bluetooth 'Safe Texting,' and Magellan Wireless Back-up Camera compatibility, these devices have been designed to promote driver safety and convenience.
By Kalwinder Kaur
8 Aug 2012
University of Strathclyde researchers have developed a monitor that will allow prevention of over-exposure to the sun. This innovative monitor is ready to enter the market, forming a part of a new spinout company.
By Will Soutter
7 Aug 2012
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, today announced that it has taken an important additional step in its positioning in the emerging video-sharing market for smartphones and other portable consumer devices.
CAS DataLoggers along with Novus Automation have announced that new FieldLogger firmware (v. 1.20) and configuration software (v. 1.30) releases are now available for free download.
Following the global economic recession, the global DSP (Digital Signal Processing) market has again entered into the developing phase and is projected to have a stable growth for another five years. DSP has been extensively integrated into consumer electronics. DSP chips are being used widely for applications based on advanced digital signal processing.
By Kalwinder Kaur
7 Aug 2012
The software iteration 1.4 Critical Design Review (iCDR) for the Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) has been successfully accomplished by Raytheon Company.
Synaptics, an innovator of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, has launched SafeSense.
Xsens has released a new MTi product portfolio. This versatile offering can be used for industrial applications, including unmanned system control and antenna/camera stabilization. This G-4 high-performance product line enables MEMS-based motion trackers such as VRU, IMU, GPS/INS, and AHRS attain precision and efficiency compliance.
DARPA scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind solid state receiver to illustrate gain at 0.85 terahertz (THz). This innovation is the latest advancement in the DARPA THz Electronics program in its search for transistor-based electronics that will provide electronic capabilities at terahertz frequencies.
By Kalwinder Kaur
3 Aug 2012
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication Systems ESK in Munich in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute of Industrial Mathematics ITWM in Kaiserslautern and industrial partner embedded brains, have successfully connected power outlets at homes wirelessly using the IPv6 protocol. Hence it is now possible to switch sockets on and off wirelessly using a device compatible with IPv6 such as a laptop PC or a smartphone from any location.
Morpho’s explosives and narcotics detection business, Morpho Detection has reported the purchase of its two CTX 5800 high-performance, compact CTX explosives detection systems by EL AL Airlines. Morpho is the security unit of Safron group.
By Kalwinder Kaur
3 Aug 2012
GE has acquired PRESENS, a Norwegian company providing high-performance sensors for flow, temperature and pressure measurements. Through this latest acquisition, GE expands its suite of sensing solutions.
By Kalwinder Kaur
3 Aug 2012
Smiths Detection has recently unveiled HazMatID Elite. This is a unique toxic industrials, explosives, chemical warfare agents, and narcotics identifier that has been validated to the stringent military standard for deployment in extreme environments.
By Will Soutter
2 Aug 2012
Many people have experienced getting lost at shopping malls, stores, airports, parking lots - or when wandering through museum exhibitions. STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications,[1] has worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Taipei to enrich the experience of visitors to Taiwan-based Chinese film-director King Hu’s works exhibition through the use of indoor navigation.