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Flexpoint Collaborates with Victor to Develop Custom Sensors

Flexpoint Sensor Systems and Victor located in Verona, Italy have entered into a joint venture and have signed a marketing agreement for the manufacture and commercialization of products using Bend Sensor technology for Europe’s truck, marine and auto industry.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 11 Oct 2011

Research and Markets Releases Report on Continuous Glucose Monitors

Research and Markets has included a report detailing the advancing technology of continuous glucose monitors and their related opportunities to its catalogue.

By Andy Choi 11 Oct 2011

New Kind of Sensor Provides Snapshot of Mankind’s Impact on Environment

Just how dusty is that room? Researchers at the Ohio State University have uncovered 63 different particles of dust in one room. The 63 unique dust particles were discovered when chemists were testing a new kind of sensor.

By Andy Choi 9 Oct 2011

GE and Western Power Distribution Collaborate on Low Carbon Energy Grids

GE and the UK-based electricity network distribution operator Western Power Distribution (WPD) have joined forces to measure demand and voltage data across southwest England and South Wales. This will then be used as a template for utilities that are working to build lower carbon energy grids.

By Andy Choi 9 Oct 2011

Steinel Offers Presence Sensors Enabled With KNX for Building Management Systems

Steinel has integrated its microwave, ultrasonic and high frequency presence detectors with the KNX system aimed particularly at building management systems.

From Steinel America Inc. 7 Oct 2011

Maxim Introduces the IO-Link Physical-Layer Transceiver for IO-Link Sensor Applications

Maxim Integrated Products has announced that it has launched the MAX 14821, which is the smallest IO-Link physical layer transceiver. The product comes in the size of 2.5 X 2.5 mm WLP, which enables in saving 60% space and ideal for fitting in any kind of housing.

From Maxim Integrated 7 Oct 2011

Researchers Invent New Blood Sugar Monitoring System for Dogs

Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine at Vienna, Austria have discovered a new system to monitor blood sugar levels in dogs.

By Andy Choi 7 Oct 2011

Manufacture of Sensors and Sensor-Based Systems, Measurement Specialties Buys Celesco Transducer Products

Sensor and sensor-based systems designer and manufacturer, Measurement Specialties has announced that it has bought Celesco Transducer Products, which specialises in designing and manufacturing rotary encoders and cable extension transducers.

From Measurement Specialties 7 Oct 2011

WorldView Versions Equipped with Latest Control Moment Gyroscopes

DigitalGlobe and Ball Aerospace and Technologies have jointly announced the completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the WorldView-3, which is a remote sensing satellite from DigitalGlobe.

From DigitalGlobe 7 Oct 2011

E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector Added to Air Cargo Screening Technology List

A vibratory and magnetic technology developer headquartered in Erie, Eriez has announced that the E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector has cleared the Stage I qualification test criteria of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

By Andy Choi 7 Oct 2011

Smartpulse IP Gateway Reference Design Enables Connectivity of Wireless Sensor Networks

Short range wireless technology, audio and power management developer, Dialog Semiconductor has announced the SmartPulse IP gateway reference design.

By Andy Choi 7 Oct 2011

Making More Use of the Sensors in Your Phone

For several years, the Human Dynamics research group at the MIT Media Lab has been using the standard sensors in smartphones to collect data about people’s social interactions, drawing surprising conclusions about the way political opinions, dietary habits and illnesses — among other things — spread through populations.

5 Oct 2011

Thermal Imaging Is A Valuable Tool for Pest Inspections

Thermal imaging is now more affordable than ever for pest inspectors. Use the FLIR i7 infrared camera during all your pest inspections to not only save time, but reduce damage to property, by incorporating your thermal images into your timber pest inspection reports.

5 Oct 2011

Next Generation Cryocoolers for Nuclear Detectors

Princeton Gamma-Tech Instruments, Inc., a leading developer of X-ray and Gamma-ray Detectors and Spectroscopy systems, serving a broad customer base in scientific research, industrial materials analysis and homeland security, has introduced the next-generation of mechanically-cooled cryogen-free radiation detectors.

5 Oct 2011

Sensirion Launch New Sensors Exclusively for Temperature Measurement

Following the successful market launch of the SHT2x family of humidity and temperature sensors, Sensirion is now launching a sensor designed exclusively for temperature measurement.

From Sensirion AG 5 Oct 2011