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Scientists Develop Novel Paint Capable of Detecting Structural Damages

A research team comprising Mohamed Saafi and David McGahon from the University of Strathclyde is using nanotechnology to develop an economical, eco-friendly smart paint capable of detecting tiny faults in bridges, mines and wind turbines well before the occurrence of structural damage.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2012

Halifax Police Tracks Missing Patients Using Laipac’s GPS Device

The city of Halifax has introduced a pilot program to help patients who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and various forms of dementia.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

Implant Sciences Announces Sale of Quantum Sniffer Detection Units to Africa

Implant Sciences, a provider of high technology sensors and systems for homeland security markets, has sold the units of the Quantum Sniffer QS-H150, which is a portable trace detector of explosives, to the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda located in Washington, D.C.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

CAS Provides Data Acquisition Solution to Test Dishwasher Performance

CAS DataLoggers has offered the data acquisition solution to a customer having a test laboratory, which tests the performance of dishwashers in homes.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

CAS Launches Lascar DataLoggers to Monitor Temperature

CAS DataLoggers has launched the high-quality Lascar EL-USB-1-LCD temperature data logger for monitoring temperature.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

SynchroPET to Commercialize Portable PET Scanner Developed by Brookhaven National Laboratory Researchers

SynchroPET, a Long Island, NY-based biotechnology company specializing in manufacture of advanced PET Scanners, has announced that the company will work closely with researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory to commercialize a portable, small-scale brain-imaging device.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

Sony Reveals Three Cyber-Shot Cameras with Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Sony has expanded its range of Cyber-shot digital still cameras with three new models, the DSC-TX200V, DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50 featuring the Exmor R high resolution CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor.

From Sony Corporation of America 31 Jan 2012

Delta Cargo to Provide GPS Tracking Facility Enabled by OnAsset FlightSafe Device

A strategic marketing agreement has been signed between Delta Air Lines and OnAsset Intelligence, a freight intelligence and remote monitoring solutions provider, headquartered in Irving, Texas.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

New Firm Established for Commercializing Handheld Biosensors

A new firm named nanoRETE has been established to design and market nanoparticle-based handheld biosensors to determine a variety of threats, including tuberculosis, anthrax, salmonella and E. coli.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2012

New System Helps Produce More Accurate Results for Packaging Manufacturers

OxySense, Inc., the leading supplier of optical oxygen measurement systems to the packaging industries announced a new product that will further enhance the performance of its industry leading optical oxygen permeation system, OxyPerm.

From OxySense, Inc. 30 Jan 2012

Optris Launches CTratio1M Non-Contact Ratio Pyrometer

Optris, a technology company headquartered in Berlin and specializing in the manufacture of IR sensors such as IR thermal imaging cameras, IR thermometers and calibration sources, has announced the addition of the OptrisCTratio 1M to its range of high performance ratio pyrometers.

By Andy Choi 30 Jan 2012

Mountz Introduces LPX Torque Sensor for Small Torque Tools

Mountz, a torque control products designer and manufacturer headquartered in San Jose, CA, has revealed the LPX torque sensor. A low torque sensor, the LPX has been developed for calibrating and testing of small torque tools such as small torque wrenches, power tools or hand screwdrivers.

From Mountz Incorporated 30 Jan 2012

University Researchers Develop Corrosion Sensors for Coastline Structures

Researchers at the Queen's University Belfast and City University London have developed a corrosion sensor that can identify the earliest corrosion signs in concrete.

By Andy Choi 30 Jan 2012

Researchers Receive NIH Grant for Testing of Wireless Cardiac Implant

Integrated Sensing Systems (ISSYS), in collaboration with Dr Martin Bocks and his team of researchers at the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, has developed a wireless, batter-free cardiac implant, and has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to complete the testing of the cardiac implant.

By Andy Choi 30 Jan 2012

Ellutia Launches Pocket-Sized Flowmeter for Gas Chromatography

A gas chromatography instruments manufacturer, Ellutia has announced the launch of the 7000 GC Flowmeter. Designed for accurate measurement of eight gasses used in gas chromatography, the new pocket-sized 7000 GC flowmeter has been designed to make gas flow measurement accurate and error-free.

By Andy Choi 30 Jan 2012