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Barnes-Jewish Hospital Installs Wireless Sensor Network for Patient Care

At the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis, Missouri a wireless sensor network is being put into place to monitor patients on the move as a clinical warning system. The system will be able to provide intermediate care for patients who no longer need critical care but still need monitoring.

By Joel Scanlon 8 Aug 2011

Novocure Partners ITT for Piezoelectric Ceramic Sensor Technology

Novocure, an oncology company, has signed a long term supply contract with ITT Electronic Systems for the supply of piezoelectric ceramic components, which are used in the manufacture of disposable electrodes.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Invisa launches New Antenna Design for SmartGate Sensing Systems

Invisa has introduced a new antenna system, which will improve the reliability and range of the non-contact-sensing safety systems.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Glove with a Vibrating Fingertip Enhances Wearer’s Sense of Touch

The Georgia Institute of Technology scientists have designed a glove featuring a unique fingertip to enhance the Sense of Touch of the wearer.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Laotse Weatherproof Safety System for Enhancing Safety in Runways

The Concorde Crash, which happened over a decade ago still remains fresh in the minds of many people with the unforgettable images shown on TV of the supersonic jet with flames pouring out from its tail.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Hollysys Teams Up with Unitelco for High-Speed Rail Signaling System

Hollysys Automation Technologies, a Chinese company, which provides automation and control technologies, has made an announcement stating that it has entered into the International Market, by signing a contract with Ying Heng Technology, which is acting on behalf of Unitelco for a high speed rail signaling system. This contract is worth around US$ 2.1million.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Evaluation of Nanoparticle-Based Sensors Used in Cancer Detection

A detailed review has been published regarding the usage of nanoparticles in the detection of cancer cells and cancer biomarkers based on electrochemical and optical techniques.

By Andy Choi 6 Aug 2011

Review Display Systems Introduces Projective Capacitive Touch Screen Sensors

Review Display Systems has introduced a new range of standard projective capacitive touch screens. These panels have been developed specially to fit into all the regular industrial TFT screen sizes such as the 15”, 12.1” and the 10.4” screens.

By Andy Choi 5 Aug 2011

OmniVision Unveils 8-Megapixel CameraChip Sensor

OmniVision Technologies, a company, which develops advanced digital imaging solutions, has launched the OV8850, the 8-Megapixel CameraChip sensor built using 1.1 µ OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 5 Aug 2011

Numerex Launches New Global Tracking Tag

Numerex, a provider of secure machine-to machine services and products, has unveiled its new satellite solution, which utilizes a hardy and lightweight global tracking tag.

By Andy Choi 5 Aug 2011

Luna Innovations Launches Sensing Platform for Measuring Strain and Temperature

Luna Innovations has introduced the ODiSI (Optical Distributed Sensor Integrator) instrument, which is a sensing platform for enabling temperature or high resolution strain measurements.

From Luna Innovations Incorporated 5 Aug 2011

EAA Introduces Two Sensing Platforms Based on QMEMS and Semiconductor Technologies

Epson Electronics America (EEA) is planning to introduce the development of two series of sensing platforms, which are based on QMEMS and semiconductor technologies developed by Epson.

From Epson Electronics America, Inc. 5 Aug 2011

AuthenTec Develops Fingerprint Sensor Software for Mobile Phones

A provider of embedded security solutions, identity management software, and fingerprint sensors, AuthenTec has announced the availability of its latest software development kit (SDK) for offering the fingerprint sensor feature on Android cell phones.

By Andy Choi 5 Aug 2011

Venstar Adds New Distributors to Market its Thermostat HVAC Control Systems

A supplier of energy management and thermostat systems, Venstar, has signed an agreement with Polar Technology of San Juan, to be its distributor for its residential and commercial thermostat HVAC control systems at Puerto Rico.

From Venstar Inc 5 Aug 2011

WEIDMANN, H2scan Sign Supply Agreement for Hydrogen Sensing Monitors

WEIDMANN Diagnostic Solutions, a subsidiary of WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, and H2scan, a provider of hydrogen leak detection solutions, has signed an agreement for supplying hydrogen sensing monitors.

From H2scan Corporation 5 Aug 2011