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Irisys to Develop Sensors to Monitor Compliance with Hand-washing Norms

The National Institute for Health Research Invention for Innovation under its small business research initiative recently contracted Irisys to build sensors that will ensure that health centers will adhere to hand washing rules.

14 Feb 2011

Synthetic Aperture Radar for Military Surveillance

The Multi-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (MB SAR) from Northrop Grumman has been used for counter-improvised explosives device (IED) support to ensure secure drawdown of the US armed forces in Iraq.

14 Feb 2011

Purdue University Develops Hydrogel Based pH Sensor

A low-cost, highly-sensitive biological and chemical sensor to detect changes in the pH level of an environment has been developed by Cagri Savran, a study leader and an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, along with Babak Ziaie, a Purdue University professor of electrical and computer engineering and biomedical engineering and a team of researchers.

By Andy Choi 13 Feb 2011

Textron Defense Systems to Supply India with Sensor-Fused Weapons

Textron Defense Systems of Massachusetts will provide sensor-fused weapons to India through a U.S. Air Force contract.

From Textron Systems 13 Feb 2011

Siemens Develops Sensor Device to Predict Asthma Attacks

Siemens has developed a sensor that can warn users of constricted airways a day before an asthma attacks occur. The sensor works by measuring the level of nitrogen monoxide (NO) on a patient's breath to find out if their bronchial tubes have been inflamed. Usually inflammation happens long before an attack, and being able to predict it is half the battle won. Patients can then take the appropriate medical treatment.

From Siemens Corporation 13 Feb 2011

Real Time Shape Monitoring for Process Control

Based on the Bytewise Profile360 laser system that measures the geometry of extruded profiles, Crosscheck™ uses a high resolution, two dimensional digital camera sensor and a laser to read a profile surface and provide real-time shape measurements for process control, part inspection, robotic guidance and shape checking.

13 Feb 2011

Sensing Device to Forecast Landslides

Researchers at the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute of the University of the Philippines have developed a sensor to forecast landslides.

11 Feb 2011

Wisconsin Makes CO Sensors Mandatory in Residences

A new law has been passed in Wisconsin that stipulates that all houses that have one or two families in the residence should install sensors that will detect presence of carbon monoxide, including those still under construction.

11 Feb 2011

Sensors to Detect Product Tampering by Consumers

A new sensor designed by Apple will transmit details to technicians at Apple on possible instances of abuse of its products by consumers.

11 Feb 2011

Harvard University Researchers Fabricate MEMS Paper Sensors

A team of researchers working at Harvard University have fabricated an MEMS force sensor from paper, making it cost- effective and almost disposable.

11 Feb 2011

Pyreos to Use New Funding to Develop Infrared Sensor Portfolio

Pyreos, a company situated at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre in Edinburgh that manufactures infrared sensors, has received £2 million from Angel investment syndicate Braveheart that collaborated with Siemens Technology Accelerator

11 Feb 2011

Steinel to Launch Two New Energy-Saving Detectors at NEMEX 2011

NEMEX 2011 is showcasing two new releases in the field of light sensor technology for better energy management, the Control PRO range of presence detectors and ProLog lighting and occupancy measurement device from Steinel on Stand U11.

11 Feb 2011

Zytronic Projected Capacitive Touch Sensor Technology for Innovative User Interfaces

The latest touch-screen solution from Zytronic’s unique PCT(TM)-technology has found its way to Microsoft Corporation's Envisioning Lab where the touch-sensor is used in a multi-monitor, fully touch-enabled workstation referred to as the Lab’s Spatial Desk.

From Zytronic 10 Feb 2011

Path-Breaking Sensor to Revolutionize R+D in Pharmaceutical Industry

A £325,000 investment into Bioinnovel by the IP Group will aid Joanna Vlahopoulou to direct her team to ensure a revolution in the pharmaceutical industry upon completion of the development of a sensor, which will help save the industry of thousands of pounds.

10 Feb 2011

Aviall, AAXICO to Distribute Goodrich’s Sensors and Integrated Systems

Aviall and AAXICO have received distributor agreements to streamline the general, regional and commercial aviation markets of Goodrich’s sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) business.

10 Feb 2011