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Ametek Acquires Atlas Materials Testing to Advance Business

Ametek has acquired Chicago-based Atlas Material Testing Technology, which provides testing devices, for $159 million from Industrial Growth Partners (IPG).

30 Nov 2010

gNarus Cargo Management Framework for Security Applications

GlobalTrak, an information service provider that deploys mobility systems and latest cargo sensing devices to offer real-time business process automation, declared the launch of its gNarus Cargo Management Framework, which enables smart cargo management.

30 Nov 2010

Image Sensor with Dual-Gain Pixels

CMOSIS has launched a new image sensor that offers dynamic range of 89.5 dB, by using dual-gain pixels. The one megapixel sensor has the ability to achieve the highest dynamic range in two methods.

30 Nov 2010

Biosensor to Avoid Deadly Virus Breakouts

The US researchers have developed a novel biosensor to identify harmful viruses such as Marburg and Ebola. The researchers used plasmonic nanohole arrays to develop the sensor. The biosensor can be used in airports and places where man-made or natural outbreaks can occur.

30 Nov 2010

Volkswagen to Recall Models with Faulty Transmission Sensors

Volkswagen of America has recalled 13,500 VW models fitted with DSG transmissions that might feature faulty temperature sensors. In case of an issue, a phantom warning lamp would illuminate and result in the shift of the transmission into neutral.

30 Nov 2010

Priamus Develops Sensors for Pressure and Temperature Measurement

Switzerland-based, Priamus System Technologies has previously introduced automatically disconnecting quick-coupler systems for the mold wall temperature sensors and mold cavity pressure sensors.

From Priamus System Technologies AG 30 Nov 2010

CMU Collaboration to Use Sensors for Crack Detection in Oil Pipelines

IBM, Bombardier, and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have collaborated to develop an advanced infrastructure technology that would utilize computers and sensors to applications such as detecting cracks in oil pipelines.

30 Nov 2010

Bacteria Serve as Environmental Sensors to Detect Harmful Petrochemicals

A student team at UT Dallas used common bacteria to detect the presence of harmful petrochemicals in seafood or water. The team consisting of graduate, undergraduate, and high school students has developed sensors that emit a fluorescent protein when it tests positive for a number of petrochemicals.

30 Nov 2010

Airbus Ignores Warning of Speed Sensor Failure

Air France has filed a report to the investigators in France accusing aircraft manufacturer, Airbus of ignoring warnings about speed sensors installed on Airbus’ aircrafts prior to the Brazil-France flight crash.

30 Nov 2010

European Consortium Develops High-Speed Camera for Biosensing Applications

The European consortium consisting of TU Delft, the University of Edinburgh, ST Microelectronics, and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is aiding in the application and development of a new ultrafast camera.

30 Nov 2010

Noise Sensors to Check Owl Causalities in Norfolk

Norfolk will get new noise sensors installed on the roads to reduce the number of owl deaths caused by traffic. The Hawk and Owl Trust, located in Fakenham, is finding black spots where barn owls are hit and killed by vehicles.

30 Nov 2010

Dave Astolfo Develops Vacuuming Robot with LEGO Sensors and Mindstorms

Dave Astolfo of PlastiBots has developed a small vacuuming robot called the Pulito that uses LEGO sensors and a swiffer cloth to move and clean hardwood floors. Astolfo constructed the Pulito using LEGO Mindstorms.

30 Nov 2010

Gilbert to Get Occupancy Sensor and Other Energy-Saving Upgrades

The Gilbert Public Schools board has entered into a contract with the Phoenix-based Climatec Building Technologies Group to perform energy-saving upgrades for numerous buildings and 39 schools in the Gilbert district.

30 Nov 2010

New Parking Sensor to be tested in the City of Cape Town

CBD kerbside parking operator plans to test new parking bay sensors in the City of Cape Town. The City informs road users that the sensors would initially be tested in parking bays on Long Street, and then would be tested throughout the CBD.

29 Nov 2010

Fujifilm Releases FinePix F300 EXR Sensor in India

Fujifilm has launched the new FinePix F300 EXR compact sensor in India. The 15 X zoom sensor belongs to the company’s F series. The sensor will be integrated with the first Phase Detection pixel built-in CCD of the world.

29 Nov 2010