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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

IMI’s Series 176 Sensors Aid Gas Turbine Evaluation

IMI Sensors, a unit of PCB Piezotronics, declares the release of its Series 176 high-thermal pressure sensing devices for inspecting gas turbines. These sensors if fixed to the combustor of gas turbine will enable constant, secure monitoring combustion information.

From IMI Sensors 29 Nov 2010

Cryogenic Adhesives – Cryogenic Bonding, Sealing, & Coating Compounds by Master Bond

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29 Nov 2010

Analogue Amplifiers Fit Strain Gauge Sensors

The ICA In Cell Industrial Very High Stability (H) and Stability (S) load cell or strain gauge analogue amplifiers are configured to be installed into the strain gauge sensing devices.

29 Nov 2010

Miniature Camera Head Sensors from 3D Plus

3D Plus has launched the world’s smallest color CCD Camera Head measuring 1.8 mm x 1.8 mm x 9 mm appropriate for 2.6 mm diameter operations. Following its 1/6” and 1/10” Camera Head Sensors, 3D Plus is releasing its novel 1/15” Camera Head.

29 Nov 2010

OverSight System to Monitor Berries in Transit

California-based Driscoll Strawberry Associates have been deploying a system for the constant evaluation and reporting of the security condition, temperature and location of the company’s berries that are being transported.

29 Nov 2010

Miniature Photoelectric Sensors Track Carton Boxes Precisely

Sick has incorporated its ultra-small photoelectric sensing units on accumulated conveyors for precisely detecting ap-free boxes. The company’s TGW sensing products are highly condensed and its high-performance, secure solutions are ideal for the detection of carton boxes.

29 Nov 2010