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Harvard University Researchers Fabricate MEMS Paper Sensors

A team of researchers working at Harvard University have fabricated an MEMS force sensor from paper, making it cost- effective and almost disposable.

11 Feb 2011

Pyreos to Use New Funding to Develop Infrared Sensor Portfolio

Pyreos, a company situated at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre in Edinburgh that manufactures infrared sensors, has received £2 million from Angel investment syndicate Braveheart that collaborated with Siemens Technology Accelerator

11 Feb 2011

Steinel to Launch Two New Energy-Saving Detectors at NEMEX 2011

NEMEX 2011 is showcasing two new releases in the field of light sensor technology for better energy management, the Control PRO range of presence detectors and ProLog lighting and occupancy measurement device from Steinel on Stand U11.

11 Feb 2011

Zytronic Projected Capacitive Touch Sensor Technology for Innovative User Interfaces

The latest touch-screen solution from Zytronic’s unique PCT(TM)-technology has found its way to Microsoft Corporation's Envisioning Lab where the touch-sensor is used in a multi-monitor, fully touch-enabled workstation referred to as the Lab’s Spatial Desk.

From Zytronic 10 Feb 2011

Path-Breaking Sensor to Revolutionize R+D in Pharmaceutical Industry

A £325,000 investment into Bioinnovel by the IP Group will aid Joanna Vlahopoulou to direct her team to ensure a revolution in the pharmaceutical industry upon completion of the development of a sensor, which will help save the industry of thousands of pounds.

10 Feb 2011

Aviall, AAXICO to Distribute Goodrich’s Sensors and Integrated Systems

Aviall and AAXICO have received distributor agreements to streamline the general, regional and commercial aviation markets of Goodrich’s sensors and Integrated Systems (SIS) business.

10 Feb 2011

Camgian Microsystems Signs Accord with U.S. Air Force for Low Power RF Transceiver

The U.S. Air Force has signed an accord with Camgian Microsystems, a Mississippi-based company, to design a low power RF transceiver.

10 Feb 2011

ST Reaffirms its Hold on the Consumer MEMS Market

According to a recent report published by market analyst iSuppli, sales of ST’s consumer MEMS products touched $353 million in 2011, registering a rise of almost 63%.

10 Feb 2011

EDL Receives Grant to Develop Smart Occupancy Sensor

The Energy Dynamics Laboratory at the Utah University has declared that it has obtained $40,000 under the state Governor’s Economic Development Centers of Excellence program to be utilized for more research on smart occupancy sensors.

10 Feb 2011

University Receives Jet Engine Turbine for Further Research

A jet engine loaned by the Maine Air National Guard will enhance the decade old on-going research on wireless sensors at the University of Maine.

10 Feb 2011

Schrader Sensors Incorporated in Bartec Starter Kits

The EZ-sensor starter kits introduced by Bartec have TPMS replacement sensors developed by Schrader.

10 Feb 2011

Embedded Sensor Makes Rod Lock Series Suitable for Aerospace Applications

Nexen Group has launched its RLSS series of Rod Locks, Generation 2. The products are offered with or without an embedded engagement sensor.

From Nexen Group, Inc. 9 Feb 2011

MEMS Sensors Offers Less Invasive Patient Monitoring

CardioMEMS, has launched an accelerator that monitors heart patients.

From Abbott Cardiovascular 9 Feb 2011

Radar Systems in Poseidon Aircraft for Naval Surveillance Missions

Raytheon Company has signed an initial production contract with Boeing to manufacture six long-range, multi-missions naval and land observation radars.

From Raytheon Company 9 Feb 2011

Mini-Robot Detects Motion and Breathing through Concrete Walls

TiaLinx has released the Cougar20-H, a mini-robot system for dual functions such as sensing motion and a person’s breathing in a building monitored from afar to perform various tasks.

From TiaLinx, Inc. 9 Feb 2011