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Sick’s W18 Photoelectric Sensor Provides Reliable Packing Solution to Hartness

Sick has manufactured the W18 photoelectric sensor for the purpose of identifying various targets such as clear PET containers for Hartness’ GlobalShrink TFS machine.

By Andy Choi 27 Apr 2011

Nikon Metrology Unveils Multi-Sensor System for Accurate Inspection of Complex Shapes

Nikon Metrology has launched an advanced, high-speed non-contact inspection system, the HN-6060, for accurate inspection of gears and other intricate shapes.

27 Apr 2011

Northrop Grumman Tests Sensor for Next Generation Aerial Drone

Northrop Grumman Corporation is testing its new multifunction active sensor developed for broad area maritime surveillance by MQ-$C unmanned aerial vehicles. The Norwalk electronic systems division on-board sensor will give the aerial drone a 360 degree vision.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 26 Apr 2011

University of Southampton Scientists Create Tiny Sensor for Collecting Ocean Data

The scientists at the Southampton University have come up with a tiny Sensor, which provides highly accurate data pertaining to the sea.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

United States Pharmacopeia Certification for Sensors from Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics was successful in getting its Oxygen and pH sensors certified by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI. With this certification in hand, the scope for their application is widened.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

Tagitron and Rako Security Design Three-Dimensional-RFID-Transponder

Tagitron and Rako Security-Label have entered into a joint venture to develop a new three-dimensional ultra high frequency (UHF) transponder, which would be named Xtreme.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

New Film Sensor for Measuring Freshness of Meat

Fraunhofer has come up with a new detector that is in the form of a film, to give the consumer the right indication of whether the meat is fresh or not.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

Parking Officers Oppose the Use of Electronic Vehicle Sensors at Parking Bays

Parking officers of Melbourne City offered a stiff opposition to the implementation of a new parking space management system by the Melbourne City Council (MCC).

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

New Drift Detector Rolled Out by EDAX for Transmission Electron Microscopes

EDAX has launched the Apollo Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) Series, which can be used along with the transmission electron microscope (TEM).

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

Scientists Invent Atomic Electric Field Sensor Using Single Diamond Spins

Various physical measurement techniques are faced with the challenge of accurately reading the electrical fields.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

RFID Sensor Systems Introduces New Metal-Mount Tag

A new metal mount tag that is completely passive RF-enabled has been added by RFID Sensor Systems to the Ultra High Frequency EPC global Class-1 Generation 2 tags operating over the 860 to 960 MHz spectrum.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

AutoLiv to Acquire License for Using Monovision Algorithm from Hella

AutoLiv declared its plans to acquire the license for the advanced automotive vision systems from Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011

Complete Low-Power Capacitive Microcontroller Range from Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments have rolled out a complete range of ultra-low power 16-bit MSP430 microcontroller devices that are designed on capacitive touch concept.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 26 Apr 2011

Aginova Introduces the iCelsius for Converting iPhones into Thermometers

Aginova, a company that works on sensor technology and based at New Jersey, has introduced a new product called iCelsius, which is capable of turning an iPhone or an iPod touch or even an iPad into a digital thermometer.

By Andy Choi 26 Apr 2011