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Tiny Wireless Sensors to Track Progress of Post-Operative Orthopaedic Patients

A study on a tiny sensor which can be implanted into orthopaedic patients was presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting held in San Francisco this year.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Configurable PX2 Series Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers for Pressure Measurements

Honeywell has introduced the new PX2 Series heavy duty pressure transducers. The PX2 series are configured to provide solutions for stainless steel pressure measurement and to resist harsh media including compressed air, brake and hydraulic fluids, refrigerants, engine oils and tap water.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

ISSYS Receives $1.5M Grant for Development of Wireless Cardiac Implants

Integrated Sensing Systems (ISSYS), a Michigan-based developer of high performance MEMS system for scientific and medical sensing systems has announced that ISSYS along with the University of Michigan has received a grant for the development of miniature, pediatric cardiac implants.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Industrial Scientific Reveals Wireless Ventis LS Multi-Gas Detector

A gas detection and safety data analytics solutions provider, Industrial Scientific has expanded its Accenture Life Safety Solution offering with the addition of the wireless Ventis LS multi-gas detector.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Orbital Sciences Receives Thermal Infrared Sensor Developed for Landsat Satellite

NASA has announced that the latest NASA satellite instrument featuring infrared detector technology has arrived at Orbital Sciences’ Gilbert facility located in Arizona. The Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) will be integrated into a Landsat satellite, part of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission for the collection of high resolution imagery and data of the surface of the planet.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 16 Feb 2012

Market Research Adds Report on Magnetic Field Sensor Markets

MarketResearch.com has added to its report offering on electronic markets with the report titled "Global Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Product (Angular, Revolution, Current, Position) by Technology (Hall Effect, Magneto Resistive & Inductive, Fluxgate, Squid), & Applications (Consumer, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defense) 2011 – 2016."

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

NASA Tech Briefs Awards Portable Dash MX Data Acquisition Reader with ‘Product of the Year' Title

Astro-Med, a manufacturer of test & measurement instruments, printing systems and medical instrumentation devices, has announced that the Dash MX portable data acquisition recorder has won the title of “Product of the Year”at the 2011 NASA Tech Briefs competition.

From AstroNova, Inc. 16 Feb 2012

Morgan and Claypool Announce Availability of Remote Sensing Image Processing Book

Morgan and Claypool publishers have announced the availability of the book titled "Remote Sensing Image Processing". Edited by Gustavo Camps-Valls, Luis Gómez-Chova, Devis Tuia, Jesús Malo and Sandra Jiménezfrom Spain’s Universitat de València;the book deals with the challenges and impact of Earth observation.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Arizona State University Research Helps Advance Infrared Photodetector Technology

A research team led by Yong-Hang Zhang from the Arizona State University is involved in the development of novel ways using nanoscale materials for optimizing infrared photodetector technology used in national security and defense systems.

By Andy Choi 16 Feb 2012

Xerium Reaches 200 Mark for its Pressure Sensing Paper Machine Press Roll

Xerium Technologies has announced that it has received the 200th order for its SmartRoll, which is a continuous pressure sensing paper machine press roll, using the SMART technology.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Raytheon Company Delivers First APY-10 Surveillance Radar to Boeing

Raytheon Company has delivered the APY-10 surveillance radar to Boeing. This is the first international version of the radar, which will be installed aboard the P-81 aircraft which is being manufactured by Boeing for the Indian Navy.

From Raytheon Company 15 Feb 2012

Analog Devices Introduces 65-dBA SNR Low-Noise MEMS Microphone

Analog Devices (ADI), a provider of high-performance semiconductors for applications in signal processing, has launched a new low noise MEMS microphone, the ADMP504, for professional video and audio conferencing and industrial applications.

From Analog Devices, Inc. 15 Feb 2012

Maxim Offers Smallest Battery Charger Detectors

Maxim Integrated Products is offering the smallest USB battery charger detectors called the MAX14578E/MAX14578AE, which is compliant to USB Battery Charging Specifications.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

LiveViewGPS Presents Live Trac and VLS GPS Platforms at International LCT Show

VLS GPS and Live Trac platforms, which includes the sophisticated G-5, EZ and VLS-300 vehicle tracker systems has been demonstrated by LiveViewGPS, a provider of GPS tracking system for government, individuals and business, in booth no.9 at the International LCT show.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012

Biotransport Research Study Using Glucose Monitoring Device in Diabetes Research Institute

Positive preliminary results has been announced by PositiveID, a developer of medical devices and molecular diagnostic systems for diabetes management, from its biotransport research study related to the company’s GlucoChip with the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2012