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Implant Sciences to Test Bench-Top Explosive and Narcotics Trace Detector, QS-B220

A supplier of high technology sensors and systems for homeland security based markets, Implant Sciences has announced that it will test its bench-top explosives and narcotics trace nd detector, the Quantum Sniffer QS-B220.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Low-Energy WSN Technology Could Improve Natural Disaster Warning Systems

Researchers have developed a new software, which allows wireless sensor (WSNs) networks to operate at minimum energy. This technology would enhance efficiency of natural disaster warning systems. The study appeared in the International Journal of Sensor Networks.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Comprehensive Report on Global Torque Sensors Market

Companies and Markets has introduced a new report on the global torque sensors market. The report has predicted that the worldwide torque sensors market would reach $1066.3 billion by the year 2016. Their market value in 2010 was $647.1 million.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Herceg Network Releases Btracking 2.0 Platform and Expands GPS Tracking Service

Herceg Network has launched the Btracking 2.0 platform. The company also announced that it has added new hardware solutions to its range of GPS service products.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

General Monitors Introduces Intelligent Hydrogen Gas Detector

Manufacturer of flame detection instruments, General Monitors has introduced a gas detector that precisely identifies hydrogen at levels ranging from 0 to 500 ppm.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Oldham Launches OLCT 200 Fixed Transmitter for Gas Monitoring Applications

Oldham, a global company specializing in fire and gas detection equipment and services, has launched the OLCT 200 fixed transmitter for monitoring dangerous levels of industrial gases. The company is a subsidiary of Industrial Scientific Corporation.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Schrader’s EZ-Sensor Technology Covers Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Subaru Automobile Models

Developer of tire pressure monitoring systems, Schrader has declared improved platform coverage for its EZ-Sensor technology.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Resensys Selects RFaxis RFX2401 RFeIC for Wireless Structural Health Monitoring System

Resensys has selected RFaxis’ single-chip/single-die RF Front-End Integrated Circuits (RFeIC) for its wireless structural health monitoring system.

By Andy Choi 29 Jun 2011

Scientists Create Nano-Sensors to Detect Volatile Organic Compounds

At the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), George Mason University and the University of Maryland a team of scientists have constructed nano-sized sensors which can detect volatile organic compounds.

By Andy Choi 28 Jun 2011

US Navy Tests Autonomous Self Powered Bathythermograph Sensor System

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has developed the Zero Power Ballast Control technology, an autonomous zero-power bathythermograph sensor system.

By Andy Choi 28 Jun 2011

Freescale Introduces New Pressure Sensor Chip

Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd has come up with a new pressure sensor chip that includes an altimeter. The Xtrinsic MPL3115A2 is an MEMS pressure sensor that will be able to determine location and provide services to smartphones and touch screen tablets.

By Andy Choi 28 Jun 2011

VEGA Unveils Remote Monitoring Solution for Level and Pressure Applications

VEGA Controls, a manufacturer of specialist level measurement instruments and controls, has introduced a new transmitting and receiving unit, PLICSMOBILE, which fits effortlessly into the company’s modular plics system.

From VEGA Controls Ltd. 28 Jun 2011

BIOTRONIK Introduces Lumax 540 VR-T DX for Cardiac Patients

BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG, a company specializing in cardiac medical devices, has declared that it is planning to launch the new, innovative Lumax 540 VR-TDX, a single chamber implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD), along with Linox SDX cardiac lead system, at the EHRA EUROPACE electrophysiology congress.

By Andy Choi 28 Jun 2011

BESTECH Launches Micro-Epsilon LLT 2710 Laser Profile Scanner for 2D and 3D Products

BESTECH Australia has introduced a new laser profile scanner, which not only measures but also evaluates complex 2D and 3D products. For 2D profile measurement on different target surfaces, the Micro-Epsilon LLT 2710 laser profile sensor makes use of laser triangulation.

By Andy Choi 28 Jun 2011