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Flexpoint Gives Updates on its Automotive Sensors

Flexpoint has announced that it is nearing the completion of a custom made sensor, which uses the company’s Bend Sensor technology.

From Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. 30 Sep 2011

Marlow Releases Thermoelectric-based Energy Harvesting Devices for Wireless Sensor Applications

Marlow Industries, has released the EverGen line of products that includes a variety of thermoelectric-based energy harvesting devices, which provides customers with a cost-effective power solution without the need for maintenance for wireless sensor applications.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Smartphone App to Access Data Logger for Real-Time Temperature Monitoring

A smartphone app has been released by American Thermal Instruments (ATI) to allow the users accessibility to its LOG-IC NFC data logger for reviewing, scanning and communicating temperature information in real-time.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Fingerprint Cards to Supply Area Sensor to Chinese Bank

The Sweden-based provider of biometric technology solutions, Fingerprint Cards has announced that its distributor in China has placed an additional order worth over SEK 20 million.

From Fingerprint Cards AB 29 Sep 2011

RF Monolithics Introduces Cost-Effective 2.4 GHz Frequency Hopping Module

A wireless connection provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas, RF Monolithics introduced the DNT24 module at the ESC Boston held in the Hynes Convention Center recently.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

DigitalPersona to Demonstrate Fingerprint Biometrics Solutions at Biometric Consortium Conference

An endpoint protection and authentication solutions provider catering to government agencies, embedded-solution developers and enterprises, DigitalPersona will reveal fingerprint biometric solutions developed by the company at the Biometric Consortium Conference being held in Tampa, Florida.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Moortec Semiconductor, ClioSoft Collaborate for Development of Temperature Sensor IP Blocks

A design data and hardware configuration management solutions developer, Cliosoft announced that the SOS Design Collaboration platform was used by a semiconductor and analog IP design service provider, Moortec Semiconductor for version control, data management and tapeout of Moortec’s embedded crystal oscillator and temperature sensor for use in 28 nm, 40 nm and 65 nm TSMC processes.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Azoteq Reveals IQS243 Capacitive Touch and Proximity Sensor

A proximity and touch sensor solutions provider for sliders, scroll wheels, switches and touch screens, Azoteq has expanded its ProxSense range of capacitive touch and proximity controllers with the addition of IQS243.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

AeroVironment Receives Order for Digital Unmanned Aircraft Systems

A technology solutions provider for advanced electric transportations systems, AeroVironment has announced that the US Air Force has placed an order worth $6,874,175.

By Andy Choi 29 Sep 2011

Boiler Efficiency Maximized By Stainless Steel Conductivity Sensors

The rugged CS675 and CS676 Stainless Steel Conductivity Sensors from Sensorex are ideal for highly accurate, reliable monitoring of impurities in boiler water, reducing blow down maintenance cycles and lowering boiler operating, repair and energy costs.

From Sensorex Corporation 28 Sep 2011

Ben Heck Devises Bicycle Safety Sensor

Ben Heck along with element14 brings to you a cycling safety ‘mod’. The collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers has come up with an electronic device that alerts bicyclists if they are riding too close to cars or objects.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

University of Montana Awarded Funds for Project to Monitor Melting Ice in the Arctic Ocean

A researcher from the University of Montana has been awarded a $926,000 grant to study the effects of melting ice in the Arctic Ocean on the carbon cycle. Dr. Mike DeGrandpre is a chemistry professor who wants to use sensors to test levels of carbon dioxide and pH levels under the ice in the central Arctic Ocean.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

Sensors Network Monitors Coral Bleaching Near Guam

At a small island north of Guam in the Pacific Ocean there is a new early warning system for corals. The system is based on sensors that monitor the neighboring environment of the corals for air and sea temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure and light levels.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011

GPS OCX from Raytheon Completes Initial Design Review Successfully

Raytheon has announced the successful completion of the initial design review for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX), which is key to deciding the development approach of the program, delivery schedule and cost factors.

From Raytheon Company 28 Sep 2011

ForaCare Introduces Bluetooth-Enabled BP and Glucose Monitors

Swizerland-based, ForaCare Suisse in St. Gallen has declared the launch of a novel, smart, Bluetooth-enabled single-unit devices to monitor both blood pressure and blood glucose.

By Andy Choi 28 Sep 2011