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Innovative Sensor Technologies Aid Instant Disease Diagnosis

A group of researchers from Purdue University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have devised a novel sensing methodology for facilitating the diagnosis of cancer and other ailments instantly.

20 Jan 2011

Kollmorgen to Supply UMM Systems to U.S. Navy

Washington-based U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has offered a $14.7 million contract to Kollmorgen Electro-Optical in Northampton, Mass., for the provision of five Universal Modular Mast (UMM) systems for integration in submarines by the U.S. Navy.

20 Jan 2011

Piezoresistive Sensors from Farnell

SP50/100/300 SeriesSensonor pressure sensors are available from Farnell. This piezoresistive pressure sensing die is bulk micro-machined and performs cost-effective and secure barometric pressure calibrations for use in a wide range of industrial uses and designs.

From Farnell Electronics 20 Jan 2011

Casio to Launch Novel Exilim Cameras

Casio debuts its innovative intense-speed Exilim camera called the EX-ZR100 and two other novel entry-level point-and-shoots called the EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5 at CES 2011 in Las Vegas.

20 Jan 2011

HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor for Canon Camcorders

The Vixia HF M41, M40, and M400 camcorder series from Canon has been recently equipped with a HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor.

From Canon U.S.A., Inc 20 Jan 2011

AST Pressure Sensors Acquire ABSCertification

American Sensor Technologies (AST), major fabricator of pressure transducers, MEMS pressure sensors, and pressure transmitters, has acquired ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) certification for its numerous versions of pressure sensors deployed in marine and offshore purposes.

20 Jan 2011

DRS to Deliver Multi-Spectral Surveillance Suite for Australian Department of Defense

The Australian Department of Defense has offered a $30 million contract to DRS Technologies for the integration of its Multi-Spectral Surveillance Suite to the surveillance variant of the light armored vehicles of the Australian military.

20 Jan 2011

eCAFtach Unveils New Viewer Counter Solutions for Digital Signage

eCAFtach, Taiwan-based developer of audience measurement tools for digital out-of-home industry, has launched two new technologies for audience measurement.

20 Jan 2011

Manitou Park Fire Company Receives Complaints about Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Manitou Park Volunteer Fire company has received many complaints about its carbon monoxide alarms in the Holiday City and Silver Ridge communities.

20 Jan 2011

Report on Wireless Sensor Network and Ubiquitous Sensor Network

A new report has been released on the technologies and markets of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). The report provides forecast and in-depth analysis on the market.

20 Jan 2011

New RAF Helmet Helps Pilot to Shoot Aircraft at A Glance

The new RAF Helmet, developed by BAE Systems UK, enables airforce pilots to shoot enemy planes just by looking at them. The Striker Integrated Display helmet operates using small optical sensors fitted on the helmet.

From BAE Systems plc 20 Jan 2011

Motion Sensors to Surf the Net with Gestures

Asustek Computer and Israeli company PrimeSense, recently announced that they are researching on how users can browse the net using gestures.

20 Jan 2011

Nike Launches GPS Sportswatch with Shoe Sensors

Nike has showcased a tiny GPS stopwatch at the ongoing CES in Las Vegas. The watch is trim and sleek and is powered by TomTom. It works with a shoe sensor to record precise running data.

20 Jan 2011

Sensor Manufacturing Firm, ACI Purchases Interface Control Components from ACT

Automation Components (ACI) has recently bought Interface Control Components from Advanced Control Technologies (ACT). The purchase will permit ACI to increase its customer data bank and product line.

20 Jan 2011

Siemens Researching Levee / Dyke Monitoring Technology

There are 136 coastal cities worldwide, with populations of over one million that rely on the protection of dikes and levees. The pressure on these protective barriers is mounting because the climate change tends to cause the sea level to rise, and gives us good reason to expect more frequent storms.

By Andy Choi 18 Jan 2011