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Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems from Applewood

Two sampling tubes with carbon monoxide detectors are positioned by Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric inside the ductwork that is connected to a building furnace. The furnace is shut down whenever carbon monoxide present in the heated air flowing through the duct is detected by this detector.

5 Apr 2010

Agilent’s Power Meter with Sensor for Quality Power Measurements

The recent launch of Agilent V3500A Handheld RF Power Meter with integrated power sensor and built-in power sensors, is the first handheld based power meter from Agilent.

5 Apr 2010

KVHI Inertial Measurement Unit with Position, Velocity, and Altitude Sensing Capabilities

KVH Industries has recently launched the CG-5100 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a low-cost and versatile, solution is ideally suited for autonomous vehicle, stabilization and navigational applications due to its altitude, precision position, and velocity capabilities.

3 Apr 2010

Vernier Workshops on Sensor Technology and Integration of Data Acquisition and Analysis

Vernier Software & Technology is conducting two-day subject-oriented workshops for scientific instructors of new college and high school institutes.

From Vernier Software & Technology 3 Apr 2010

New System for Automated Detection of Pathogens in Water Samples

Texas AgriLife Research has developed a system for automatic detection of potential microscopic pathogens in water samples.

3 Apr 2010

WESCO Sales Group is Omron’s West Region Sales Representative

Seattle, Washington-headquartered WESCO Sales Group, the Manufacturer’s Representative firm was selected by Omron Electronic Components as its West Region sales team. WESCO will cover northern Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

3 Apr 2010

E-Series High-Performance Pan-Tilt Units from FLIR

FLIR Motion Control Systems has recently introduced the PTU-D48 E-Series pan/tilt unit.

3 Apr 2010

UWE Workshop on Sensors and Instrumentation for Monitoring Cell Toxicity

A special event of the University of the West of England (UWE) will focus on instrumentation and sensors for cell toxicity monitoring.

2 Apr 2010

ICx Explosive Detector Sales Crosses $3.9 Million for Q1 2010

ICx Technologies’ sales of the Fido XT explosives detectors in the first quarter of 2010, has crossed $3.9 million. These detectors will enable the U.S. military to counter improvised explosives devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan and Iraq.

2 Apr 2010

TAOS’ Technologies Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

The proximity detection and ambient light sensing and technologies developed by Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS) are helping to lower the electricity consumption and demand from ever-increasing modern-day consumer and business electronic equipment, resulting in decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

2 Apr 2010

Argon to Supply Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Systems to Government Customer

Under a follow-on contract valued at over $10 million Argon ST will provide an important government customer with Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and systems.

2 Apr 2010

Summary of Electromechanical and Semiconductive/MEMS Sensors’ Use in Medical Devices

Piribo.com offers an overview of the utilization of active and passive semiconductive/MEMS electromechanical sensors for the Class II and Class III categories of medical devices in a 425 page report by titled ‘Medical Device Sensors Technologies and Global Markets.’

2 Apr 2010