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Aptamer Sensor Developed by Scientists for Real Time Monitoring of Single Cell Interactions

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard Medical School and the Bigham &Women’s Hospital (BWH) have developed an aptamer-based nanosensor, which could monitor real-time, both in in vivo and in vitro, the communication of individual cells between each other and with the environment by attaching them to the surface of living cells.

By Andy Choi 19 Jul 2011

FAA Approves Accord Technology Product NexNav mini GPS

Accord Technology’s new NexNav mini GPS WAAS class Beta-1 has gained approval from the FAA, as it has met all the requirements specified in the Advisory Circular 20-165.

By Andy Choi 19 Jul 2011

Hemisphere GPS Releases Earthworks Excavator Grade Control System for Contractors

A Calgary-based manufacturer of cost effective and innovation GPS products for application in construction, marine and agriculture markets, Hemisphere GPS has developed the Earthworks excavator grade control system designed to aid small/medium-sized contractors.

From Hemisphere GPS 19 Jul 2011

Maxim Acquires Austria-based Semiconductor Company to Penetrate Inertial Sensor Market

Maxim Integrated Products has acquired a semiconductor company, SensorDynamics. Located in Lebring, the Austria-based company develops proprietary microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) solutions and sensors and owns several patents for the MEMS based sensor technology.

From Maxim Integrated 19 Jul 2011

PositiveID Develops Glucose Sensor for Diabetics

PositiveID Corporation has come up with a novel new device for diabetics. They have created and tested a continuous glucose sensing system that analyzes human blood components relevant to diabetes. The medical technology will help diabetes management and clinical diagnostics.

By Andy Choi 18 Jul 2011

Jawbone Moves into Health Gadgets

Jawbone may be known better for its stylish Bluetooth headsets and the portable speaker called the Jambox but it is now moving into its first non-audio product called UP, a wearable health monitor with a wrist sensor.

By Andy Choi 18 Jul 2011

Variohm Introduces EPT2015 Pressure Sensors

Variohm Eurosensor has announced the launch of its newest product, the EPT2105 pressure sensor, which is a low cost sensor to be used for demanding pressure measurement applications ranging from 0 to 20 bars.

From Variohm Eurosensor Limited 18 Jul 2011

u-blox Upgrades u-blox 6 GPS Platform

u-blox has declared the upgrading of its recently released GPS receiver platform, the u-blox 6 which would give its customers significant advantages such as minimal power consumption, enhanced sensitivity, shorter time to first fix, jamming detection and improved anti-jamming performance.

By Andy Choi 18 Jul 2011

Acquisition of Vehicle Repossession IP Patents from CalAmp by ProconGPS

ProconGPS, a l provider of mobile resource management solutions has declared that they have acquired the patents which govern the recovery of automobiles in the vehicle finance industry from CalAmp.

By Andy Choi 18 Jul 2011

Researchers Develop Crystal Detectors to Determine National Security Threats

Researchers from the Fisk University and the Wake Forest University have jointly developed crystals, which could detect nuclear threats, chemical bombs and radioactive materials cost-effectively and precisely.

By Andy Choi 18 Jul 2011

TTC’s Next Vehicle Arrival System Uses GPS to Track Buses

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has commenced a new GPS tracking service called the Next Vehicle Arrival System for tracking the location of buses.

By Andy Choi 16 Jul 2011

Polestar Technologies Launches Oxygen Sensor

Polestar Technologies, a well-known innovative sensing technology and sensor system provider, has launched a new oxygen (O2) sensor for the regenerative medicine market.

From Polestar Technologies, Inc. 16 Jul 2011

System Sensor Unveils AMCF-CO for Handling Fire and CO Detection

System Sensor has unveiled its latest product, the Advanced Multi-Criteria Fire/CO Detector (AMCF/CO). This device is a smart and cost-effective solution, combining both fire and CO detection in one single unit.

By Andy Choi 16 Jul 2011

PME Introduces miniDOT Logger for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Measurements

Precision Measurement Engineering (PME), a freshwater instrument design provider, has unveiled the miniDOT, which is a small logger that notes down temperature and dissolved oxygen measurements internally for long periods of time.

From Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc. 16 Jul 2011

PositiveID Develops Continuous Glucose Sensing System

PositiveID, a developer of medical devices for diabetes management, biological detection systems and clinical diagnostics, has developed a continuous glucose sensing system.

By Andy Choi 16 Jul 2011