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Research Indicates How Sensors Inform Paddlefish the Proximity of its Prey

A team of researchers at the University of Missouri’s Center for Neurodynamics, located at St Louis had determined in 1997 that the paddlefish, one of North America’s largest freshwater fish, has electroreceptors covering its extended snout to help the paddlefish detect its prey by detecting voltage gradients emitted by the zooplankton.

By Andy Choi 9 Jan 2012

The Deeter Group Launches Three Websites to Promote its Sensor Portfolio

The Deeter Group, a UK based privately owned company comprising Deeter Electronics, Deeter Weighing Systems and Deeter Engineering Services has launched three websites in an effort to enhance their market presence in process control and instrumentation markets worldwide.

From Deeter Electronics Ltd. 7 Jan 2012

KWJ Engineering Develops Screen Printed Gas Sensors for Enhanced Safety

KWJ Engineering, gas detection sensor and instruments manufacturer based in California has announced the development of extremely thin and durable Screen Printed Electrochemical Gas Sensors also called SPEC.

From KWJ Engineering Inc. 7 Jan 2012

Lattice Semiconductor to Reveal Dual Image Sensor Reference Design at CES 2012

Lattice Semiconductor in collaboration with Aptina, a CMOS imaging solutions provider, announced that the a multiple camera stereo design will be showcased at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show from 10 to 13 January at Las Vegas.

By Andy Choi 7 Jan 2012

Treehouse Labs to Demonstrate BiKN Technology Platform with Wireless Chip Technology at CES 2012

Treehouse Labs has revealed the BiKN Technology Platform that integrates NXP Semiconductors’ wireless chip technology.

By Andy Choi 7 Jan 2012

InvenSense Develops 6-Axis MPU-6150 MotionTracking Device for Remote Control Applications

InvenSense, the developer of MotionTracking devices for use in consumer electronics, has announced the release of the MPU-6150. The MPU-6150 is a single chip MotionTracking device designed to fulfill the requirements of high performance set top boxes, gaming console remote applications and smart TVs.

From InvenSense Inc. 7 Jan 2012

Cardio2Tech Develops Strapless Heart Rate Monitor for Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring

Cardio2Tech, a metabolic consulting and education company has announced the release of the 30/30 Interval Training Heart Rate Monitor. The strapless monitor has been developed as a fitness tool for exercisers striving to lose weight and burn fat.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

LELO to Reveal Wand-Based Massagers with SenseTouch Technology

Sweden-based lifestyle products manufacturer, LELO has announced the launch of Smart Wands, wand-based massagers featuring SenseTouch technology.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

RFaxis to Showcase RFX2401C-Enabled ZigBee Module at CES 2012

RFaxis, a semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, focused on development and design of embedded antenna and RF semiconductor solutions for mobility applications and wireless connectivity, has announced that the company will demonstrate the high-power AirMicro AM-207S ZigBee module at CES 2012 from 10 to 12 January at Las Vegas, Nevada.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

NSG Precision Cells Offers Certified NIST Calibration Service for Spectrophotometer

NSG Precision Cells, a manufacturer of high grade calibration standards for spectrophotometer, has included the certified National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calibration Service to its emerging services line.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

Valencell to Demonstrate V-LINC Solution at CES 2012

Valencell, a fitness and mobile health technology innovator headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has announced that the company will showcase the V-LINC sensor technology at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 being held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Nevada.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

AmberAlert.com Acquired by Amber Alert GPS

Amber Alert GPS, a GPS technology and services provider, has announced that the company has completed the acquisition of AmberAlert.com.

By Andy Choi 6 Jan 2012

Maxim Integrated Products Introduces Integrated Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor

Maxim Integrated Products has launched the MAX44000, an infrared proximity and digital ambient-light sensor that detects light like the human eye. This sensor’s IC integrates two ADCs, three optical sensors, and digital functionality into a tiny 2 x 2 x 0.6 mm package to offer optical fusion and unparalleled light-sensing performance.

By Andy Choi 5 Jan 2012

GreenPeak Launches GP570 Chip for Motion-Enabled Remote Controls

GreenPeak Technologies, a semiconductor company headquartered in Utrecht, has launched the GP570 chip designed to enable development of inexpensive remote controls which are motion-enabled, thus addressing the need for intuitive navigation of interactive entertainment applications and services.

By Andy Choi 5 Jan 2012

Electro Standards Laboratories Develops Remote Sensor Powering Technology

The Cranston, RI-based Electro Standards Laboratories has announced the development of a technology that can be applied to power remote sensor systems. The high density energy storage features ultra-capacitor modules, hybrid batteries and ultra-capacitors.

By Andy Choi 5 Jan 2012