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Northrop Grumman Commences Testing of New Multi-Function Sensor for BAMS Applications

Northrop Grumman group has declared the start of the testing activity of its new Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS), which is being developed to serve the U.S Navy. The new sensor would be used on the MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS).

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 3 May 2011

Adhering to OGC SWE Standards Simplifies Sensor Web Development

The OGC Sensor Web Enablement (SWE) Common Service Model Interface Standard Version 2.0 and the OGC SWE Common Data Model Encoding Standard Version 2.0 have been declared as OGC standards by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) members.

By Andy Choi 3 May 2011

Melbourne to Adopt Sophisticated Sensor System for Parking Infringements

A new system of monitoring for parking infringements using ground sensors is the latest brain child of the Melbourne City Council. It expects to earn $3 million extra per year with the new sensors that will alert parking inspectors about motorists that tend to over stay their time limits.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid

The newly appointed CEO of Optisense stressed the importance of having optical voltage and current sensors in Smart Grid networks. Optisense is a big player in the Smart Grid market having a stake of around 400 billion dollars.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

Electronic Stethoscope for Detecting Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Protron technologies has come up with a new electronic stethoscope cum vascular pathologic detector that facilitates fast and easy detection of atherosclerotic changes in the blood vessels.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

EarthSearch Delivers Additional Oil Tanker Monitoring Systems to Tanzania

East Coast Diversified (ECDC) has successfully delivered an additional oil tanker monitoring system through EarthSearch, a subsidiary of ECDC.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

Researchers Use Nanobeads to Create Portable Sensing Device

Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have devised a new approach to identify biological and chemical agents using magnetic nanobeads.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

Power Distribution Introduces WaveStar Branch Circuit Monitoring System to Optimize Power Distribution in Europe

Power Distribution has upgraded its WaveStar Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) for use in IEC Distribution Panels. The BCMS solution enables scalable distribution panels to be linked in a star or daisy chain network.

By Andy Choi 2 May 2011

US Air Force Looks at Signal Emitting Powder to Track Combatants

The United States Air Force is looking for a new type of tracking technology in which a small drone can paint the target to be followed with a signal emitting powder or liquid.

By Andy Choi 1 May 2011

Fraunhofer Comes up With a Crash Sensor for Warehouses

A crash senor will help boost safety in warehouses thanks to a new monitoring system developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS in Duisburg.

By Andy Choi 1 May 2011

Research Report on Wireless Sensor Networks

West Technology Research Solutions has released a new report ‘WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q2 2011’ that provides insight into the latest wireless sensor network applications and technologies.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2011

BlueRadios Unveils Bluetooth 4.0 Universal Button Sensor Reference Design

BlueRadios, a pioneer in producing embeddable wireless products and data modules, has declared the availability of a Bluetooth 4.0 Universal Button Sensor reference design that can be used for a number of purposes such as light, temperature and motion sensing applications.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2011

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Acquires Integrated Optical Biosensor for Disease Diagnosis

Biomagnetics Diagnostics, a company specializing in powerful diagnostic systems and innovative technologies for diagnosing malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and HIV in patients, confirmed that it has received a first-of-its-kind integrated optical biosensor for diagnosing various diseases.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2011

On-Ramp Unveils Smart Grid and Infrastructure-Monitoring System

On-Ramp Wireless declared the Smart Grid and infrastructure-monitoring equipment, known as the Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU), is now available in the market.

From Ingenu 30 Apr 2011

Imagine Media to Acquire Sensor Company Transbiotec

Imagine Media declared that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase TransBioTec (TBT). As per the LOI, TBT’s shareholders will receive 80% of the total outstanding shares of Imagine upon successful completion of acquisition.

By Andy Choi 30 Apr 2011