Advanced Photonix, recently declared that it has achieved a contract from Concurrent Technologies (CTC) to deliver a terahertz (THz) system for the U.S. Air Force, in response to their demand for precision coating removal on aircraft.
Researchers have developed a novel biosensor device that can accurately detect toxicity. The "Dip Chip" device is the result of collaboration between engineering and biology.
By Will Soutter
16 May 2012
Kestrel, a provider of handheld weather meters and wind meters, has announced the availability of the Kestrel Meter 4400 Heat Stress Monitor. The monitor is designed to help protect individuals from overexposure due to overheat when performing outdoor activities.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a designer and provider of thin film sensing technology, has announced the award of a purchase order for a medical device for performing colonoscopy.
This new product line includes two new models, designed to offer reliable, repeatable pressure measurements in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments and applications. Pre-configured with the most popular features and options for typical industrial monitoring applications, Honeywell’s Model IPG1 and IPG2 offer robust pressure measurement performance with accuracies of 0.15 % and 0.25%, respectively.
Imec and Holst Centre have demonstrated a single-chip electrochemical sensor for ethylene monitoring and to control the process of ripening.
Researchers at the University of Oslo (UiO) are on a mission to find out the reason behind the interference of northern lights with satellite communications, GPS navigation and radio communications. They will be launching 20 satellites with unique small instruments to find out the happenings in plasma clouds.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 May 2012
Endosense reports progress in its efforts towards making contact-force sensing as a standard of care for performing catheter ablation procedures. The company develops force-sensing technology for improving the safety and efficacy of catheter ablation procedures for cardiac arrhythmia treatment.
By Will Soutter
15 May 2012
Fingerprint Cards, a developer, producer and marketer of biometric technologies and components including fingerprint sensors and systems, has announced that it is further extending its collaboration with Miaxis Biometrics in China.
Optical sensor research and technology development company, Polestar Technologies, has won a government contract for developing a system to detect explosives that are hidden on persons.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 May 2012
Extech, a global provider of handheld testing and measurement tools, has launched a new insulation tester & multimeter with wireless datalogging capabilities. The MG300 is a 2-in-1 device. It is a true RMS multimeter having a built-in insulation resistance tester.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 May 2012
SolarPrint, a developer of printable solar cell and indoor energy harvesting technology, has announced that the company will be highlighting its self powered wireless CO2, temperature and humidity sensor at the European Energy Harvesting & Storage Exhibition being held on 15-16 May, 2012, in Berlin.
By Kalwinder Kaur
15 May 2012
MarketsandMarkets, an international market research and consulting company, has published a novel market research report, titled, “Global Magnetic Field Sensors Market (2011-2016).”
By Will Soutter
14 May 2012
Building Protection Systems (BPSI), has introduced new 'smart sensors' for detecting airborne dirty bombs and toxic chemicals. It is a cost-effective solution that provides HVAC protection for large buildings.
By Kalwinder Kaur
14 May 2012
Researchers have developed a new method to produce more accurate and versatile molecular sensors. The study was done by researchers Mónica Giménez Márquez, Guillermo Mínguez and Eugenio Coronado at the Molecular Science Institute in the Universitat de València in Parc Científic.
By Kalwinder Kaur
14 May 2012