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New Tube Contact Sensor for Detecting Blockages in Medical Infusion Lines

Morgan Technical Ceramics has launched a new tube contact sensor for accurate detection of occlusions in medical infusion lines. The sensor gives non-invasive detection of pressure changes in a flexible tube without the requirement for disposable cassettes and as a result provides medical device OEMs with a simple and reliable method of recognising when the tube is blocked.

2 Feb 2011

Panasonic Creates World’s Smallest IC Chip

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic Corporation has recently developed the world's smallest size IC chip.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2011

Apple Relaxes Repair Policy Relating to Water Sensors

All of Apple's mobile products, including iPhones, iPads, iPods, and MacBooks, contain one or more LSIs (Liquid Submersion Indicators) or LCIs (Liquid Contact Indicator) that turn from white (or silver) to a pinkish red when they come in contact with a liquid.

By Andy Choi 1 Feb 2011

Mazak Optonics Rolls Out Servo Head for Laser-Cutting Devices

Developer of two-dimensional and three-dimensional laser machines, Mazak Optonics, has introduced a new servo head with intelligent sensors that have the ability to monitor laser-processing environment.

1 Feb 2011

QinetiQ Develops Alcohol Detection Sensors for Habitual Drunk Drivers

Future technology may put the brakes on drunk drivers and save many lives if researchers at QinetiQ North America, Waltham, Massachusetts have their way. They are developing a system that will prevent a car from starting if the driver's blood alcohol level is higher than the legal limit.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2011

On Semiconductor Acquires Cypress Semiconductor Image Sensor Business

The latest amongst the long list of semiconductor acquisitions that ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) has made, is Cypress Semiconductor's (Nasdaq:CY) image sensor business unit for approximately $31.4 million. The all-cash deal is expected to close by the end of the first quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.

From ON Semiconductor 31 Jan 2011

Kinect Sensor Exceeds Microsoft's Expectations

The company said that its $19.95 billion in revenue and $0.77 per share were driven mainly by the 55 percent growth in the Entertainment & Devices Division. Microsoft credits the Kinect sensor for the upsurge in Xbox 360 console and game sales as well as Xbox Live subscriptions.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2011

Sensors Help Blind Driver Avoid Dynamic Obstacles Around Daytona

It was for the first time ever on Saturday, January 29, 2011, that a blind man took the wheel of a specially designed Ford Escape and drove solo around the Daytona International Speedway.

By Andy Choi 31 Jan 2011

Camera Designs More Sensitive towards Nonvisible Wavelengths of Light

Vice President of Product and Business Development at Navitar, a leading supplier of optical components, Craig Fitzgerald said that the company’s clients are extending into short-wave infrared (SWIR) and near infrared (NIR) bands.

31 Jan 2011

ON Semiconductor to Buy Cypress Semiconductor’s CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit

ON Semiconductor has entered into a definitive agreement with Cypress Semiconductor to acquire the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) of Cypress in an all cash deal for about $31.4 million. The deal is anticipated to complete by the end of the first quarter of 2011

31 Jan 2011