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Deep Ocean Surveillance System from DARPA

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is advancing a deep ocean surveillance system, employing sensor grids on or adjoining the seabed for tracking unobtrusive submarines in the water column above.

21 Jan 2011

IPI to Develop Neonatal Medical Adhesives

Cambridge-based Institute for Paediatric Innovation, a non-profit organisation operating with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, has been offered a $340,000 award by Philips Healthcare for advancing an adhesive medical system for use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

21 Jan 2011

OPTO Diode Secures IRD for Advancing their Solutions

Opto Diode, a unit of ITW, and a member of the ITW Photonics Group, proclaimed that they have procured International Radiation Detectors (IRD). IRD is a leading producer of semiconductor radiation systems, which identifies high energy particles and photons in the UV range, and X-ray spectrum.

21 Jan 2011

Barometer-Enabled Xoom Tablets from Motorola

Motorola has launched an innovative Xoom at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, featuring a barometer, for facilitating weather forecasts.

21 Jan 2011

Sensor-Integrated Accessories to Safeguard Football Players

Injuries are most likely to happen in a fast moving game like football. Concussion of the brain is a dangerous injury that is very difficult to diagnose, and treat rapidly.

21 Jan 2011

BenQ Unveils Two Innovative Imaging Solutions

BenQ has introduced two novel video camera solutions, called the S11 multimedia camera having an integrated PICO projector, and the S21similar to a conventional camcorder.

21 Jan 2011

New Warm-White LED Luminaires

Baulmann Leuchten has launched an innovative range of directional LED luminaires. This 3W warm-white LED is incorporated in a solid stainless-steel enclosure, and supplies an extensive-beam light dispersal for staircaises, guest rooms, corridors, etc.

21 Jan 2011

Sensors Enhance Marine Traffic Safety

The Transas Navi-Harbour Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) has led to the development of the Vessel Traffic Services system.

21 Jan 2011

Comprehensive Wireless Alarm System to Protect Homes

Swann Security has launched a Home Wireless Alarm System, and has showcased it at the CES 2011.

21 Jan 2011

Miniature Sensors for Constrained Spaces

The new miniature infrared temperature sensor from Micro-Epsilon features an integrated controller recording temperatures from -50° C up to 1,600° C. It is suitable for measuring temperatures in the metal processing industry.

21 Jan 2011

Radars and Collision Sensors to Feature in Smart Cars

The new smart cars will automatically contact emergency services if it is involved in a road accident due to the sensors fitted into it. It will relay details on the gravity of the accident and the number of persons involved.

21 Jan 2011

Fujifilm Unveils Camera Line at CES 2011

Fujifilm introduces a new range of digital cameras the HS20EXR and F550EXR. The HS20EXR and F550EXR incorporate a 16MP EXR-CMOS sensor and EXR processor.

21 Jan 2011

Sensors to Recognize Gestures

Omek Interactive, a provider of solutions for gesture and full-body recognition, along with Panasonic Electric Works, provider of motion sensors and electronic equipment, have entered into a partnership to help gaming, digital sign language and entertainment providers to create immersive three-dimensional products.

21 Jan 2011

Lockheed to Supply GEO Satellite for Air Force’s SBIRS

Lockheed Martin has been offered an assignment worth $424.7-million by the U.S. Dept. of Defense, in support of the U.S. Air Force, for manufacturing a GEO Satellite 4.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 21 Jan 2011

NPL Explores Electrical Features of Graphene

The National Physical Laboratory at UK in association with a group of researchers across the globe, have explained that when graphene is blended with specific polymers, the electrical characteristics of graphene can be regulated appropriately using light and thus can be widely used in novel optoelectronic systems.

21 Jan 2011