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Automakers Can Meet New U.S Standards Using Energy-Saving Technologies

According to a global supplier of lighting systems and electronics for the automotive industry, Hella, fuel-saving technologies will help in meeting the latest fuel economy standards in the U.S.

21 Apr 2010

Trimble GNSS Receivers Improve Satellite-Based Positioning

A new range of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers was recently announced by Trimble during the largest exposition on construction equipment, the Bauma 2010.

21 Apr 2010

SteelSeries Laser Mouse with High-Processing Sensor for Gaming Applications

Game publisher Ubisoft and SteelSeries have jointly provided dedicated branded peripherals that can be used for the forthcoming real-time strategy game R.U.S.E.

21 Apr 2010

Purdue Biosensor Measures Neuron Performance to Test Epilepsy Treatments

A self-referencing glutamate nano type of biosensor was developed by Purdue University’s associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering and biomedical engineering, Marshall Porterfield, Subhashree Mohanty who is a graduate student, and Eric McLamore, a postdoctoral researcher.

21 Apr 2010

Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor from MATECH Detects Infrastructure Cracks

MATECH’s electrochemical fatigue sensor (EFS) system, the only non-destructive type of technology that detects growing cracks as minute as 0.01 inches in metal structures and bridges, offers enhanced objective reporting capability for securing the U.S. infrastructure and preventing a humanitarian and economic catastrophe.

21 Apr 2010

Overview of Monitoring Applications of Wireless Sensor Networks

The emerging wireless sensor networks (WSN) technologies will offer vast applications for the utility management and energy utilization monitoring domain, according to a report titled ‘The Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Q1 2010’ recently released by Research and Markets.

20 Apr 2010

APiX Chromogenic Technology for Detection of Protein Microarrays

Proteomics discovery tools expert, Gentel Biosciences, has introduced an advanced, extremely sensitive chromogenic technology called the APiX View Detection Kits.

20 Apr 2010

Cabrio Top-Load Washer and Dryer Senses Laundry Loads

The latest Cabrio high efficiency (HE) top-load washer and dryer recently launched by the Whirpool brand features various intelligent 6th Sense technologies for sensing laundry loads and accordingly adjusts the washing cycles.

20 Apr 2010

C2BMC Awarded Two-Year Contract Modification by Missile Defense Agency

The Missile Defense Agency has offered a two-year contract modification award worth $424 million to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program for continuing the missile defense system’s integration work.

19 Apr 2010

Sensor-Based Application Software Provider InSync Acquired by RFID Invest

InSync Software, a sensor-based application software and RFID vendor in San Jose, California, was acquired by investment firm RFID Invest AG recently.

19 Apr 2010

Maytag Bravos Washer with IntelliFill Sensor for Water Regulation

The state-of-the-art Maytag Bravos Washers utilize the IntelliFill sensor for regulating the water quantity used. Based on the fabric type and load the ENERGY STAR certified washers make adjustments automatically.

19 Apr 2010

Prototype Device to Smell Stool and Diagnose <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection

The bacteria that is responsible for diarrhea is emerging as a health problem worldwide due to the presence of new Clostridium difficile strains.

19 Apr 2010

HIBISCUS Consortium Builds Optical Sensors on Labs-on-Chips

A process to integrate optical sensors on to the labs-on-chips structure directly was demonstrated by a European research project.

19 Apr 2010

Weizmann Institute’s Electronic Nose for Environmental Toxicity Applications

An electronic system was trained by the scientists from the Weizmann Institute for predicting the pleasantness of new odors, similar to humans who perceive them.

19 Apr 2010