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Exciting New Research on Topological Insulators

Topological insulators have become one of the hottest topics in physics. These new materials act as both insulators and conductors, with their interior preventing the flow of electrical currents while their edges or surfaces allow the movement of a charge.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2011

Game Control by Kissing!

Kiss Controller is a game that you play by making out. No need to re-read that sentence; actually, the Kiss Controller is a game device that lets kissing control the speed and direction of a bowling ball.

By Andy Choi 23 Feb 2011

NAT to Establish Prototyping Centre for Biosensors

Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre (NAT) will be expanding its Singapore base to include a prototyping centre in Singapore. The centre will be pioneered at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) under a unique Lab-in-RI programme.

22 Feb 2011

Wireless Power Sensor for Transportation Applications

Nextreme Thermal Solutions has launched Thermobility that converts heat to electricity for wireless applications that consume less power.

22 Feb 2011

Modular Smart Meters are Dual Channel Delta Sigma Modulators

According to Pietro Menniti, group vice-president and general manager, industrial business unit, industrial and power conversion division, STMicroelectronics

22 Feb 2011

Glory to Untangle Mystery of Aerosol Particles

The NASA satellite, Glory, will be launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base on February 23. It will measure aerosols in the atmosphere that are formed by vehicular emissions, factories, volcanoes or desert sandstorms. Green forests, marine life or soils can also cause aerosols. Aerosols can impact global climate changes.

22 Feb 2011

Imaging Sensors Launched for the International Space Station

Imaging sensors from e2v were recently launched into space aboard the Johannes Kepler spacecraft of the European Space Agency's.

From e2v technologies plc 22 Feb 2011

Proximity Sensor for Space Constrained Applications

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions., a producer of linear motion devices, has introduced an embedded end-of-stroke proximity sensor to its 1-inch 25000 range of captive linear actuators.

22 Feb 2011

Sensata Sensors to Dominate Consumer Market

Sensata Technologies is a company that provides sensors and controls that are deployed in applications such as automotive, aircraft, home, industrial, military and telecommunications systems.

From Sensata Technologies, Inc. 22 Feb 2011

Embedded Fan to Keep Camera Sensors Cool

Sensors in some of the cameras from Sony are overheated leading to constraints on their deployment.

22 Feb 2011

MINT Receives Capital Funding for Chemical Sensor Development

Nanostart, a company that invests in nanotechnology development, has decided to invest in the Singapore-based Membrane Instruments and Technology (MINT), a cleantech company.

22 Feb 2011

Abu Dhabi Conference to Showcase ITT’s Defense Solutions

McLean, Virginia-based, ITT, a company that offers solutions for use in military and naval applications, has recently announced that it will display its range of products in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), at the 2011 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).

22 Feb 2011