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U.S. Navy Acquires Raytheon Digital Airport Surveillance Radars

Raytheon, a provider of advanced electronics, communications, intelligence systems, mission systems integration and other support services in sensing, has announced that the U.S. Navy has acquired two new digital airport surveillance radars for its bases in Quantico, Virginia, and in New River, North Carolina.

From Raytheon Company 25 Apr 2012

Sentec Current Sensor Technology Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Sentec, a provider of smart grid and metering technology, has been honored with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise again. This recognition is for the third consecutive year.

By Andy Choi 24 Apr 2012

TowerJazz Transfers CMOS Image Sensor Technology to US Fab in California

TowerJazz, a global specialty foundry company, has completed the transferring process of its CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology to its Newport Beach facility in California from its Israeli facility in Migdal Haemek. The CIS technology enables companies desiring to manufacture high performance image sensor designs on-shore in the US.

From TowerJazz USA 24 Apr 2012

Elite Security Services Launches Motion Detectors to Avoid False Alarms

Elite Security Services, a provider of efficient and cost-effective home security solutions, has made enhancements to its home security systems to prevent false alarms. The new motion detectors have the ability to differentiate between human and non-human movements.

By Andy Choi 24 Apr 2012

MEADS Multifunction Fire Control Radar Commences Integration Testing

MEADS International has announced that the integration testing for the 360-degree Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) has commenced at the test range in Pratica di Mare Air Force Base in Italy.

From Leonardo Electronics US, Inc. 23 Apr 2012

NIST Develops Atom-Based Magnetic Sensor for Measuring Human Brain Activity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an atom-based miniature magnetic sensor for measuring magnetic activity in the human brain. The sensor holds potential for studying neurological diseases and mental processes.

By Andy Choi 23 Apr 2012

Global Strategic Business Report on Flow Meters Market

Global Industry Analysts has released a new market research report titled ‘Flow Meters: A Global Strategic Business Report.’ The report predicts that the global flow meters market will reach a value of $5.1 billion in 2017.

By Andy Choi 23 Apr 2012

Longcheer Selects Cypress’ Capacitive Touch Screen Solution for New Smarphone

Cypress Semiconductor’s TrueTouch single-layer capacitive touch screen solution has been chosen by Longcheer for its new customized smartphone.

By Andy Choi 23 Apr 2012

TSA Places Major Order for MDI’s CTX 9800 DSi Explosives Detection Systems

Morpho Detection (MDI) has received its largest order for CTX 9800 DSi explosives detection systems (EDS). MDI is the narcotics and explosives detection business of Morpho, which is the security business of Safran group.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2012

SFWMD Approves Watering Day Variance for UgMO Soil Moisture Sensor System

UgMO, an environmental technology solutions company, has received approval from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for its petition to allow watering day variance for its wireless soil moisture sensor system.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2012

Report Predicts Strong Growth for Global MEMS Accelerometer Market

Research and Markets has included a new report titled ‘Global MEMS Accelerometer Market 2011-2015’ to its catalogue.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2012

IDT Launches Precision Temperature Sensor for Solid State Disk Drive Applications

Integrated Device Technology (IDT), a provider of mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, has introduced a new range of high-accuracy, low-power temperature sensors for solid state drive (SSD) applications. These sensors are compatible with the current standards designated for high-volume memory modules.

By Andy Choi 21 Apr 2012

DNA-Based Nanoscale Cover Plates Enhance Capabilities of Solid-State Nanopores

Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) researchers have used DNA origami to improve the capabilities of solid-state nanopores. They have combined new capabilities for sensing of single-molecules.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2012

Onset Launches Dissolved Oxygen Data Logger with Optical DO Sensor Technology

Onset Computer, a supplier of data loggers, has added the HOBO U26 Dissolved Oxygen data logger to its portfolio of water monitoring instruments. The new data logger is a self-contained unit designed for water quality monitoring applications. Water quality plays a crucial role in the health of aquatic life.

From Onset Computer Corporation 20 Apr 2012

Cognitive Biometrics for User Authentication

Kenneth Revett, the academic editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Biometrics (IJCB), has reviewed cognitive biometrics in the inaugural issue of the journal. The novel approach is an alternative method for user authentication.

By Andy Choi 20 Apr 2012