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Razer Releases Mouse With Dual Sensor System

Computer peripherals manufacturer Razer has released a new 4G Dual Sensor System for mouse pointing devices. The new optic sensor plus laser sensor mouse is especially handy if you are a gamer. The high-tech sounding mouse is based on the belief that two sensors are better than one.

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

Self-Powered Sensor Network for Aircraft

Sensors may soon be able to tell aircraft maintenance engineers just where the aircraft needs attention. A joint project between the Vienna University of Technology and EADS Germany may see a sensor network being developed throughout the body of aircraft.

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

No More Hunting for Parking Spots: App and Smart Sensor System Fixes That!

Is parking the bane of your urban existence? Are you tired of going round the block and walking a mile back to your destination? Perhaps Streetline has the solution for smarter parking.

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

Aquaread Launch New Water Quality Testing Probes

Aquaread is proud to announce the latest addition to their range of water quality testing probes: the AP-7000-LTD. Specifically designed from the ground up for long term deployment, this new probe features extensive use of environmentally safe anti-fouling components and coatings in conjunction with a unique dual wiper mechanism.

From Aquaread Ltd 15 Jun 2011

FDA 510(k) Clearance Granted for Siemens’ Biograph mMR

Siemens Healthcare has been granted FDA 510 (k) clearance for its Biograph mMR by the US Food and Drug Administration. The Biograph mMR is the first system in the world that allows simultaneous acquisition of data from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance (MR).

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

Dexter Industries Unveils Wireless Sensor for Lego Mindstorms NXT System

Dexter Industries has publicly announced the release of a new sensor called the NXTBee, which is a long range, wireless communication sensor for the Lego Mindstorms NXT System.

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

Macro Sensors Unveils EAZY-GAGE Bundle for Linear Position Gaging Applications

The EAZY-GAGE Bundle, which combines the EAZY-CAL Mini-module LVDT Signal conditioner with an AC-operated LVDT Position Sensors for out of box gaging solutions, has been released by Macro Sensors, a subsidiary of AST Sensors.

By Andy Choi 15 Jun 2011

Hemisphere GPS Delivers Crescent GPS Technology and Components to TechGeo

Hemisphere GPS has delivered its Crescent GPS technology along with components to a Brazilian firm, TechGeo which is the first company to produce geodetic GPS receivers.

By Andy Choi 14 Jun 2011

Melexis Launches New Programmable Linear Hall Sensors

Melexis, a company specializing in linear hall sensors, has introduced its third product generation. The new Melexis programmable linear Hall ICs, developed by Melexis, are surface-mount devices (SMD) that supports the demand for enhanced manufacturability of sensor modules and assemblies.

By Andy Choi 14 Jun 2011

Lockheed Martin Secures $58 Million Contract for PRDSS and VOSS II Sensor Systems

The US Marine Corps have granted a $58.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin for new equipment, systems and support services related to the Portable Deployment Surveillance Systems (PRDSS) and Vehicle Optic Sensor Systems II (VOSS II).

By Andy Choi 14 Jun 2011

austriamicrosystems’ AS5410 3D Hall Encoder Earns 2011 Best of Sensors Expo Gold Award

austriamicrosystems’ AS5410 3D Hall encoder has received the gold Sensors Magazine “Best of Sensors Expo” Award.

By Andy Choi 14 Jun 2011

PPS Launches High-Speed, Liquid-Resistant Spray Pattern Sensor System

Pressure Profile Systems (PPS), a tactile pressure sensor company, has launched the new Spray Pattern Sensor System for visualizing, characterizing and quantifying information about accumulated fluid deposition during coating and spray processes.

From Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. 14 Jun 2011

BAE Systems Awarded Air Force Sensor Contract

BAE Systems has been contracted by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to develop airborne processing and sensor system hardware and software.

By Andy Choi 13 Jun 2011

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems Awarded US Marine Corps Sensor Contract

The US Marine Corps has awarded a $58.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin for new vehicle mounted sensors.

By Andy Choi 13 Jun 2011

Canadian Sensor Detects Volcanoes and Fires from Space

Canada has built a sensor which could spot volcanoes and fires from space. The New Infrared Sensor Technology or NIRST instrument which was launched into space on Friday has been designed to help track forest fires, volcanic activities and pollutants from space.

By Andy Choi 13 Jun 2011