US-based Agilent Technologies has introduced the world’s fastest USB power sensors named Agilent U2020 X-Series. The sensor’s power and peak measurement capabilities enable engineers to measure the performance of various devices faster and with greater accuracy.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems has successfully completed the development and testing of a taxi tracking sensor system. The system was developed by the company in collaboration with a South African company using the Bend Sensor Technology.
A team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has developed a new prototype system for the automatic detection of cracks on roads and pavements and sealing the same. The research is being funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012
Market research firm Markets and Markets has released a report titled “Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks (IWSN) Market- Global Forecast & Analysis (2012-2017): By Technology, Components, Applications, Geography”.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering have carried out a study wherein robots were fitted with the right sensors, software and actuators to enable them to feel and touch different materials.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012
CAS DataLoggers and bestselling manufacturer Electrocorder have an economical solution with the new Electrocorder CT-2VA Single Phase Voltage and Current Data Logger, designed to monitor the main voltage supply and the load current.
The Portland Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics and a leading supplier of compilers and tools for high-performance computing (HPC), announced immediate availability of its PGI Accelerator™ Fortran and C compilers with support for the new Open ACC® 1.0 specification for directive-based programming of GPUs and accelerators that allows programmers to provide hints or guidance in their programs.
MarketsandMarkets’ new research report, entitled ‘Video Surveillance Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2011 – 2016): By Products (IP, Analog, Remote, Mobile); Components (Cameras, Storage Devices, Software, System Management); Applications (Infrastructure, Commercial, Institution, Industrial, Residential); System Services,’ has predicted that the market for total video surveillance applications will grow at 19.35% CAGR between 2011 to 2016 to reach a value of $25.43 billion in 2016.
By Kalwinder Kaur
19 Jun 2012
A new report titled ‘Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks (IWSN) Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 - 2017): By Technology, Components, Applications, Geography’ from MarketsandMarkets has predicted that the IWSN market will grow at 15.58% CAGR between 2012 and 2017.
By Kalwinder Kaur
19 Jun 2012
Vishay Intertechnology has launched the VCNL4020 sensor which is a completely integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor with height of 0.8 mm. The VCNL4020 comprises a photo-pin-diode for proximity, a signal processing IC, an IR emitter and an ambient light detector.
Manufacture of ultra-high resolution impulse radar, Novelda has introduced the Novelda NVA6000 series Impulse Radar transceivers to the global market. The NVA6000 series is a state-of-the-art radar transceiver with very high frame rate, precision and novel penetration capabilities.
By Kalwinder Kaur
18 Jun 2012
Sierra Pacific Innovations (SPI), a provider of thermal PTZ solutions for military, law enforcement and civilian applications, has introduced its M1-D Thermal PTZ solution for UAV/ UAS manufacturers.
By Kalwinder Kaur
18 Jun 2012
Valencell’s licensable fitness sensor technology has reached a significant milestone by achieving a unique validation by a study presented at the annual conference of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
By Will Soutter
16 Jun 2012
Health issues affect many people as they age requiring them to move into assisted-care facilities where they are monitored by heath care professionals.
By Will Soutter
16 Jun 2012
Dexcom G4 system that monitors glucose in a continuous manner has received CE Mark approval. The CE Mark approval enables commercialization of the G4 system in countries such as Latin America and Asia that recognize this CE Mark approval.
By Will Soutter
16 Jun 2012