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GENTAG Introduces Fully Integrated NFC Cell Phone

GENTAG and its partners have announced the availability of an affordable and near field communication (NFC) mobile phone developed for consumer diagnostics and RFID sensor applications.

16 Feb 2011

Better Battery Management and Accident Detection with Continental’s evSAT Sensor

The evSAT (Satellite for Electric Vehicles) sensor developed by Continental enables plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to instantly switch off the high-voltage battery if the vehicle is in charge mode during a collision.

16 Feb 2011

High Definition Imaging Sensors to Operate in Poor Lighting

Samsung has recently unveiled two imaging sensors to be used in applications for smart phones and other products that are expected to provide high quality performance in poor lighting conditions.

16 Feb 2011

Digital Temperature Sensor Series for Harsh Environments

The 220-10-020 Series of temperature sensing devices from Paine Electronics is available in pressure ranges from 0-100 to 0-10,000PSIS and works in temperatures from -40° to +260°F. It can also measure temperatures from -40° to +300°F.

16 Feb 2011

Surface Mounted Current Sensor Ideal for Bridge Networks

Vishay Precision Group recently declared that its Foil Resistors division has launched a high-precision Bulk Metal Foil Power Metal Strip current-detecting resistor that can be surface mounted.

From Vishay Precision Group, Inc. 15 Feb 2011

GIA Predicts Growth of Global Smart Sensors Market

According to a GIA report on the global smart sensors market, it is expected to touch US$6.0 billion by 2015. Improvements in technology, efficiency and performance will spur growth thus expanding the world market for smart sensors.

15 Feb 2011

Non-invasive CO<sub>2</sub> Sensors for Combat Casualty Care

Polestar Technologies, a company involved in sensor research and development of technology has been awarded a Phase II order from the US Army for designing noninvasive CO2 Sensors for applications in Combat Casualty Care.

15 Feb 2011

Pedestrian Detection Sensors will Become More Prominent by 2016

A survey conducted by ABI Research on ‘Collision Warning and Mitigation Systems’, analyses world market trends, cost and technological estimates of various components, and also discusses current product announcements.

From ABI Research 15 Feb 2011

Nano Pillar Arrays Enhance Vigilance Against Threats

Drs. Joshua Caldwell and Orest Glembocki, scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Electronic Science and Technology Division, working closely with a team of researchers, have developed a sensor that will detect fingerprints of threat agents at the tracing level.

15 Feb 2011

U.S. Naval Research Team Enhances Chem-Bio Sensors

Early detection and identification of trace level chemical and biological agents and explosive compounds are critical to rapid reaction, response, and survivability in asymmetric warfare. While there are many methods currently being used that can detect these threats, none allow for the unique fingerprinting of threat agents at trace levels.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

New Sensor Technology for Electric Cars

Electric cars were once expected to be the ultimate travelling option of the 21st Century only to be maligned about the safety of plug-in vehicles compared to regular combustion engine cars. Now with Continental's new evSAT some of those fears can be allayed.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

STMicroelectronics and bTendo to Develop World's Smallest Pico Projector

In today's advanced smart phones, people carry huge amounts of movie clips and photos in their pockets, yet find it difficult sharing it with others due to the tiny display. Adding projection capabilities into the mobile devices will enable users to easily share their media with others - any place, on any surface, at any time.

By Andy Choi 15 Feb 2011

Airmar Introduces Three New Sensors

Three, state of the art NMEA 2000, Smart™ Sensors have been introduced by Airmar Technology Corp., a leading marine transducer and sensor manufacturer, recently. These are the HT200 High-Precision Temperature, DT800L Depth & Temperature, and the ST850/800 Speed & Temperature units.

From AIRMAR Technology Corporation 15 Feb 2011

Flexpoint to Extend Consulting-Agreement with Design HMI

Flexpoint Sensor Systems has expanded ties with Design HMI’s . Sukhminder Bedi for consultations to help develop products that deploy the Bend Sensor Technology.

15 Feb 2011

Wireless Pressure Sensor for Battery Powered Applications

Sensonor has recently unveiled its SP400-series of precision wireless digital absolute pressure sensors. Having an embedded RISC micro controller, it is offered in four pressure ranges from 150kPa (22psi) to 2000kPa (290psi).

From Sensonor AS 15 Feb 2011