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North Atlantic Sensor Interface with Multifunction I-O Boards

SIU6, a compact, sturdy sensor interface unit with embedded I/O system has been recently announced by North Atlantic Industries (NAI) to remotely process, acquire and distribute data for applications relating to platform monitoring and control systems.

5 Jun 2010

Sensing System with Nanoparticles Tattoo Detects Glucose under the Skin

Professor Michael Strano and Paul Barone, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the MIT are developing a novel blood glucose monitor capable of providing more accurate readings and eliminating the requirement for finger prints

5 Jun 2010

MEMSIC Crossbow Technology Acquisition Includes Wireless Sensor Networks Line

Leading MEMS solution vendor MEMSIC will acquire selected product lines of Crossbow Technology based on a recently signed Asset Purchase Agreement. The eKo business, Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) ‘Mote’ and the non-military part of the Inertial Systems business portfolio are included in this acquisition

From MEMSIC INC. 5 Jun 2010

Robotic Submersible Collects Oil Flume information in the Gulf of Mexico’s Oily Waters

The global sensor technology leader Panasonic Electric Works has recently released the ‘D-Imager,’ its novel time-of-flight type of 3D image sensor that focuses on various applications for gesture control and is well suited for markets such as video arcade games, out-of-home entertainment, interactive digital signage, immersive multi-media, movement based industrial machines, security markets that use anti-tailgating using detection or shape, and movement-enabled industrial machines.

5 Jun 2010

Automated Measurement of Micron Beads on Website of Malvern Instruments

The website of Malvern Panalytical has posted a novel application note that explains a process for automating the measurement of the micron scale beads’ shape and size

From Malvern Panalytical 5 Jun 2010

FieldView Solutions Ties up with Sensor Manufacturer to Deliver Wireless Solution

Enterprise-ready software tool FieldView that facilitates energy and space optimization for existing complex data center environments, has negotiated an OEM deal with the humidity and wireless temperature sensor manufacturer for timely provision of a non-proprietary wireless system to clients.

5 Jun 2010

Sensitive Microwave Radiometer for Remote Sensing of Soil Moisture and Sea Surfaces

A XRM type of X-band modulation radiometer was developed by utilizing satellite receivers’ parts under the Bulgarian-Vietnamese government program framework for collaboration in technology and science known as ‘Design and development of a Dicke-type microwave X-band radiometer and its utilization for environmental investigations’ research project’s component between the Hanoi-based Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology’s Institute of Space Technology and the Institute of Electronics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IE-BAS).

5 Jun 2010

Sensors Monitor Goods for Intelligent Inter-Modal transport

A research team from the TB-Solutions enterprise in Navarre which specializes in secure communication platform’ development and the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) have been able to develop a technique for round-the-clock real time secure monitoring of goods that move from the source to the destination.

5 Jun 2010

ST Extends Motion Sensor Portfolio with 3-Axis Accelerometer

The leading MEMS vendor for portable and consumer applications STMicroelectronics has recently extended its motion-sensor range with a three-axis digital-output accelerometer.

From STMicroelectronics 4 Jun 2010

Roberts High Speed Data Acquisition and Vision Inspection System for Folding Cartons

Label Vision Systems (LVS) and Roberts PolyPro, a unit of Pro Mach have recently launched ‘CartonSpec’ that is a high-speed data acquisition and vision inspection system for folding’ for folding cartons

4 Jun 2010

Wireless Monitoring System for Patients with Debilitating Conditions

Healthcare workers will be able to assess the health of a patient suffering from debilitating conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD or Parkinson's disease by using a wireless monitoring system without obstructing their movements.

4 Jun 2010

Signal Conditioning DAQ Modules for Transducer Measurements from National Instruments

National Instruments (NI) has recently announced its first data acquisition (DAQ) modules that incorporate integrated signal conditioning (SC) technique to ensure high-performance, scalable measurements on PXI Express.

From National Instruments Corporation (U.K.) Ltd. 4 Jun 2010

Microchip Introduces Microcontroller with Capacitive Sensing Modules and Development Kit

The leading analog, Flash-IP solutions and microcontroller vendor Microchip Technology has recently announced its mTouch brand of projected capacitive touch-screen sensing technology, the mTouch brand projected capacitive development kit, and the low power PIC16F707 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) during the SID Display Week show at Seattle.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 4 Jun 2010

Magellan Portable Vehicle Navigation Devices with Variety of Features

Magellan has recently announced its state-of-the-art RoadMate portfolio of portable vehicle navigation gadgets

4 Jun 2010

Texas Conference to Showcase Temperature Monitoring and Menu Board Systems

The K-12 Epicure Digital Menu Board System with nutritional labeling and the HACCP Temperature Monitoring System from Freshloc will be showcased by Green Edge Systems during the Dallas, Texas based Texas School Nutrition Association’s 2010 Annual National Conference (ANC) from July 12-14, 2010 , and the TASN SNA Conference in San Antonio on June 15-16, 2010.

4 Jun 2010

Sensors News

North Atlantic Sensor Interface with Multifunction I-O Boards

Sensing System with Nanoparticles Tattoo Detects Glucose under the Skin

MEMSIC Crossbow Technology Acquisition Includes Wireless Sensor Networks Line

Robotic Submersible Collects Oil Flume information in the Gulf of Mexico’s Oily Waters

Automated Measurement of Micron Beads on Website of Malvern Instruments

FieldView Solutions Ties up with Sensor Manufacturer to Deliver Wireless Solution

Sensitive Microwave Radiometer for Remote Sensing of Soil Moisture and Sea Surfaces

Sensors Monitor Goods for Intelligent Inter-Modal transport

ST Extends Motion Sensor Portfolio with 3-Axis Accelerometer

Roberts High Speed Data Acquisition and Vision Inspection System for Folding Cartons

Wireless Monitoring System for Patients with Debilitating Conditions

Signal Conditioning DAQ Modules for Transducer Measurements from National Instruments

Microchip Introduces Microcontroller with Capacitive Sensing Modules and Development Kit

Magellan Portable Vehicle Navigation Devices with Variety of Features

Texas Conference to Showcase Temperature Monitoring and Menu Board Systems

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