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.
Reportlinker has added a new market research report titled “Wireless Sensors for Precision Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring - Global Forecast and Analysis by Sensor Types, Applications and Geography (2011-2016)” to its portfolio.
By Kalwinder Kaur
2 Aug 2012
According to a new report titled ‘Automotive Sensor Demand Forecast 2010 to 2019: Strong Growth Despite European Market Concerns’ from Strategy Analytics, the automotive sensor market is expected to grow from the 2011 value of $15.6 billion to reach a value of $17.4 billion in 2012 for 11.6% year-on year growth.
Raytheon Company has received two contracts from the U.S. Navy for the Dual Band Radar. This multi-mission air defense radar serves the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) advanced aircraft carrier.
Proteus Digital Health recently declared that its ingestible sensor has achieved clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for being marketed as a medical device.
By Will Soutter
1 Aug 2012
Research and Markets has declared that a new report titled "Blood Glucose Monitoring Market in the US 2011-2015" has been added to its portfolio.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
The U.S. Army awarded a $21.4 M-worth contract to Lockheed Martin. Under this contract, the company will deliver commercial GyroLink system to support the Remote - Vehicle Optics Sensor System (R-VOSS) program.
Lattice Semiconductor declared the launch of its serial sub-LVDS bridge design capable of supporting Sony IMX136 and IMX104 image sensors. The serial sub-LVDS format will be Sony's primary image sensor interface for industrial or embedded users.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Aug 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings has declared the launch of its sophisticated Pedestrian Protection System, which is a consistent and robust system using an integration of pressure and acceleration sensing technologies in order to identify a pedestrian impact.