Biometric Intelligence and Identification Technologies (BI2 Technologies), a provider of facial, fingerprint and iris biometric technologies, has received certification from the FBI for its Mobile Offender Recognition and Information System (MORIS).
By Kalwinder Kaur
18 Jul 2012
Water technology company, Xylem declared that it has acquired Denmark-based company, MJK Automation, for $12.3 M. MJK Automation is a privately owned company. The terms of the business transaction have not been disclosed.
By Kalwinder Kaur
17 Jul 2012
SCHUNK has launched the MMS 22-PI1 magnetic switch that is capable of simplifying the monitoring of grippers during handling and assembly work. Based on a programmable switching point, the switch serves to be an all-purpose sensor. A single sensor replaces multiple variants, thereby improving versatility.
By Kalwinder Kaur
17 Jul 2012
Lockheed Martin, the global aerospace and security company, has announced the successful completion of its first Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) sensor suite flight test onboard a modified Sabreliner business jet.
Cobra Electronics, a global provider of innovative communication and navigation products, has launched its new 8000 Pro HD GPS navigation system for professional drivers.
By Will Soutter
17 Jul 2012
The demand for home monitoring devices has been increasing with the integration of factors such as the emerging senior demographic coupled with economic, social, and technological developments.
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, today announced a miniature 6-axis sensor device with custom motion-recognition capabilities.
Ultra Clean Holdings declared the commencement of its pilot manufacturing program for XIA, located in Hayward, California. Ultra Clean Technology (UCT)’s AIT division offers a complete turnkey solution including novel system testing, advanced design expertise, and electro-mechanical systems integration to XIA.
By Kalwinder Kaur
16 Jul 2012
Implant Sciences, a modern technology supplier of sensors and systems for defense as well as homeland security markets, has declared that an additional six of its Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detectors were supplied to a Nigerian customer in Lagos. This increasing sale represents a high demand for security devices in Africa.
A £1.2 million investment from Finance Yorkshire's Equity Linked Fund will be used by an innovative technology business to expand its North Yorkshire operations, build new laboratory facilities and secure new contracts.
Authentication specialist, Authentix has received Patent 8,194,237 for multispectral sensor technology from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This patent is a part of the company’s strong intellectual property portfolio, which includes more than 95 patents, copyrights and trademarks across the globe.
By Will Soutter
13 Jul 2012
GlySure, based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, has received a U.S. patent number 8,141,409 for an automated calibration technology to allow precise, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
By Will Soutter
13 Jul 2012
Asthmapolis, a company focused on improving asthma management for patients and healthcare professionals, has achieved a milestone by securing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its asthma inhaler sensor technology and related software system.
By Kalwinder Kaur
13 Jul 2012
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, a supplier of thin film sensing technology to several industries, including consumer products, industrial controls, medical and automotive, is in discussion with a major industrial firm related to a security mat that employs Bend Sensors to monitor and distinguish traffic flow inside and outside of buildings or sites.
Garmin International, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of navigation, communication and information devices and applications, has introduced a portable GPS and GLONASS receiver, which brings high GPS capability to mobile devices. While using GLONASS and GPS satellite networks, the time taken by the receiver to lock on to a position is about 20% faster than utilizing GPS individually.