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Timbercon Announces HighSpeed Measurement System Using Fiber-Optic Bragg Gratings

Timbercon is a fiber optics product and solutions manufacturing company. It has announced the availability of an Ultra-High Speed Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensor System at the SPIE-Defense, Security + Sensing conference in Orlando, Florida.

By Andy Choi 28 Apr 2011

New Differential Pressure Evaluation Kit from Sensirion

EK-P3, the new evaluation kit from Sensirion, represents a straightforward and costeffective option for testing the digital differential pressure sensors of the SDP600 series.

From Sensirion AG 28 Apr 2011

Low-Cost Sensor Enables Rapid Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

Researchers at the University of Texas in Austin have developed a rapid and cost-effective method for testing acute pancreatitis. A sensor has been developed from a 12-cent LED light, milk protein, aluminum foil, gelatin, and other low-cost substances.

By Andy Choi 28 Apr 2011

Scientists Design Time-of-Flight Detector to Locate Antimatter

A team of scientists at the Rice University have discovered the heaviest antimatter particle known as antihelium-4. This newly found antimatter particle is derived from the helium nucleus.

By Andy Choi 28 Apr 2011

Microchip Releases Low-Power mTouch Capacitive Sensing Module

Microchip Technology declared that it has added a new on-chip, 12-bit ADC, intelligent mTouch capacitive sensing module to its range of 16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC MCUs.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 28 Apr 2011

Aichi Steel Launches High-Performance 6-axis Motion Sensor

Aichi Steel has introduced the AMI603 6-axis motion sensor that has the ability to detect motion, tilt, and direction. It has been developed specifically for portable tablets and handset industry.

By Andy Choi 28 Apr 2011

A Revolutionary Respiratory Detection Microchip

In what may be good news for those who have to constantly monitor babies at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) researchers in Cork have come up with a new microchip sensor. The senor was developed at the Tyndall National Institute in University College Cork.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2011

Razer Hydra Motion Sensing Controllers Deliver High-Precision Tracking for Gamers

Razer has introduced the next-generation motion sensing controllers called the Razer Hydra. The company collaborated with Sixense and Valve to develop the Portal 2 content to improve game immersion capabilities.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2011

Mantracourt Launches DSCUSB for Strain Gauge Bridge Based Sensor

Mantracourt, a company specializing in industrial measurement technology, has added the Strain Gauge to USB Converter (DSCUSB) to its range of high-precision electronic equipment.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2011

Sick’s W18 Photoelectric Sensor Provides Reliable Packing Solution to Hartness

Sick has manufactured the W18 photoelectric sensor for the purpose of identifying various targets such as clear PET containers for Hartness’ GlobalShrink TFS machine.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2011

Nikon Metrology Unveils Multi-Sensor System for Accurate Inspection of Complex Shapes

Nikon Metrology has launched an advanced, high-speed non-contact inspection system, the HN-6060, for accurate inspection of gears and other intricate shapes.

27 Apr 2011

Northrop Grumman Tests Sensor for Next Generation Aerial Drone

Northrop Grumman Corporation is testing its new multifunction active sensor developed for broad area maritime surveillance by MQ-$C unmanned aerial vehicles. The Norwalk electronic systems division on-board sensor will give the aerial drone a 360 degree vision.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 26 Apr 2011