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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

Renesas to Develop Camera Sensors for Smartphones

Renesas, a manufacturer of camera chips based in Japan, has declared that the company is planning to produce a sensor called, CE150 that would enable the manufacturing of 16 MP cameras.

31 Jan 2011

Defentect Deploys Threat Detection System at Major Hospital in the Northeastern US

Developer and supplier of instant intelligent messaging software solutions, Defentect Group has started the deployment of its threat detection system at a prominent hospital located in the Northeastern US.

31 Jan 2011

Fastwave, L-3 Communications Partner to Develop Underwater Data Acquisition System

Developing on its OceanStar system, Fastwave has entered into collaboration with L-3 Communications to develop commercial solutions for a networked underwater data acquisition system (NUDAS) that is incorporated with the Iridium satellite system.

31 Jan 2011

US Sensor Systems Completes Assessment of UHS Fiber Optic Sensors

Producer of fiber optic sensing systems and Acorn Energy’s subsidiary, US Sensor Systems (USSI), has finished the side-by-side testing of the Ultra High Sensitivity (UHS) fiber optic geophones.

31 Jan 2011

Zilog Expands ZMOTION Detection and Control Portfolio

IXYS' susbsidiary, Zilog has launched its New Solution Kits for the ZMOTION Detection and Control portfolio called the NCL-3B and the NCL-10IL.

31 Jan 2011

Capstone Industries Secures Orders for Auto Sensing Lighting Systems

CHDT' subsidiary, Capstone Industries, has secured orders for Midi Eco-i-Lite multi-functional power failure light and C-Lite wireless motion sensor light from a prominent local mass merchandiser.

31 Jan 2011

MicroStrain Expands 3DM-GX3 Inertial Sensor Portfolio

MicroStrain has introduced a compact, less weight sensor called the 3DM-GX3-35 that has an onboard GPS receiver and a high quality attitude heading reference system (AHRS).

31 Jan 2011

Baumer Introduces Magnetic Cylinder Sensors

Sensor solutions provider, Baumer has introduced a next generation magnetic cylinder sensor called the MZTK 06P1013 for sensing the actual spot of pistons in pneumatic cylinders.

31 Jan 2011