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EUMETSAT Meteosat Satellites Provide Comprehensive Climate-Monitoring Data

EUMETSAT’s Meteosat series has completed three decades of providing data for climate monitoring. The Meteosat-2, a geostationary weather satellite, had begun providing data for climate monitoring from August 16, 1981.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Stratophase Optical Microchip Detector Detects Ricin Toxin and Anthrax

Stratophase, a VC-funded, University of Southampton spin-out, specializes in real-time measurement of chemicals and biochemicals. The company has completed its Portable Integrated Battlespace Biological Detection Technology (PIBBDT) project recently.

By Andy Choi 18 Aug 2011

Lexington Senior Facility Use WellAWARE Program and Smart Sensor Technology

WellAWARE Systems have declared that they were teaming up with Lexington Health Network and using the Sleep Well Be Well program as well as sophisticated smart sensor technology developed by WellAWARE for providing a new standard of care for seniors in both assisted and independent communities.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Saab Group Acquires Sensis to Spread Base to US

Saab, a defense & security company has accomplished the acquisition of Sensis, a US company. This would pave the way for the development of a robust base for further advancement in North American region.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Two Antineutrino Detectors at Daya Bay Show Interactions Between Antineutrinos

Two antineutrino detectors have been installed as part of the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment for observing the exchanges of antineutrinos, which are produced by the reactors at the China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group Power Plant situated near Hong Kong.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Raytheon Mine Hunting Sonar Proves its Capabilities in US Navy Exercise

The US Navy has declared that they have launched and recovered the remote multi-mission vehicle (RMMV), which carries the AN/AWS-20A minehunting Sonar developed by Raytheon.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Digi-Key Adds Stackpole’s Thru-Hole Resistors to its Product Portfolio

Digi-Key, internet-based distributor of electronic components, has declared the inclusion of RNV anti-moisture, high voltage, thru-hole resistors of Stackpole Electronics to its existing portfolio of electronic devices, in its global website, available for purchase.

By Andy Choi 17 Aug 2011

Texas Instruments Unveils Ultra-Sensitive Operational Amplifier for Low- and High-Voltage Supply Applications

Texas Instruments has unveiled a zero-drift, 36-V operational amplifier called the OPA2188, which enhances sensitivity, precision and power for low- and high-voltage supply applications demanding ultra-high accuracy, such as flow meters, medical instrumentation, electronic weigh scales, and test and measurement equipment.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 17 Aug 2011

New Nintendo Wii U Controller Patent Shows Magnetic Sensor

A new patent titled “Game System, Controller Device And Game Method” (United States Patent Application 20110190052) filed by Nintendo for the Wii U controller shows a magnetic sensor and flash memory capabili...

By Andy Choi 16 Aug 2011

HumidIcon Digital Sensors Combine Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensing

Honeywell has released the HumidIcon Digital Temperature/Humidity Sensors, HIH-6131/6130 Series, which offers energy efficiency, steadiness, and accuracy in a product that combines temperature sensing and digital output humidity.

By Andy Choi 16 Aug 2011

UMaine Receives Funding to Develop Sensor Technologyý

University of Maine scientists are developing high temperature thermal sensors at the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST). The team has received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy to develop the new technology that will help reduce emissions and increase the efficiency of fossil fuels in power plant operations.

By Andy Choi 15 Aug 2011

UNDT Supplies Radiation Detection Systems to Leading Telecommunications Firm in Japan

Universal Detection Technology (UNDT), a firm which develops and provides early-monitoring systems, has stated that it has been awarded a purchase order for radiation detection devices from a prominent telecommunications company.

By Andy Choi 12 Aug 2011

Sparton to Unveil New Acoustic and Navigation Sensors at the AUVSI

Sparton Defense and Security plans to launch new products that would revolutionize the exploration and navigation industry at the AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America Symposium, which is to be held in Washington D.C from August 16 to19, 2011.

By Andy Choi 12 Aug 2011

DNDO Endorses Smiths Detection’s Portable Detector the RadSeeker

Smiths Detection has declared that the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has given approval to the RadSeeker, which is a portable radiation identifier and detector created together with DNDO.

By Andy Choi 12 Aug 2011

Honeywell Introduce Industry-Leading Humidity and Temperature Sensors

Honeywell introduced today the new HumidIcon™ Digital Humidity/Temperature Sensors, HIH-6130/6131 Series, offering industry- leading accuracy, stability, and energy efficiency in a lowest total cost solution that combines digital output relative humidity and temperature sensing.

From Honeywell Sensing and Internet of Things 11 Aug 2011