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ChemImage Awarded Patent for Optical Sensor that Detects Explosives

An optical sensor developed by ChemImage Corporation to detect explosive compounds was recently awarded a patent, the hundredth one for the company.

15 Apr 2010

Samsung Electronics Expands CMOS Image Sensors Range

Samsung has recently introduced the 2.1Megapixel S5K5B3 and the 1.3Megapixel S5K6A1 CMOS image sensors, which will be utilized in gadgets that need the video capture feature and notebook computers.

15 Apr 2010

Sokkia Tilt-Sensor-Based Series 50X Enhances Distance Measurement

Sokkia has launched its new Series 50X total stations that provide increased speed and measurement range, besides a wide range of new features.

15 Apr 2010

Award for Wireless HyGreen Hand Hygiene System with Alcohol Sniffing Sensor

The HyGreen Hand Hygiene System from Xhale Innovation was declared the winner of the 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition.

15 Apr 2010

Homeland Security Equips Cell Phones with Chemical Detection Sensors

A cell phone is embedded with a chip that is priced less than a dollar. This chip can be programmed to alert the mobile phone carriers regarding the presence of toxic chemicals in the atmosphere.

15 Apr 2010

PerkinElmer Launches New Detection Kit for Screening GPCRs

The LANCE Ultra cAMP Detection Kit, recently launched by PerkinElmer, can screen and profile G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).

15 Apr 2010

OLED Microdisplays from eMagin at SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2010

The OLED-XL micro-displays, the SVGA+ Rev3 OLED-XL OLED solution, and the enhanced eMagin-equipped systems will be demonstrated by eMagin during the SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2010 at the Orlando, Florida-based Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center.

15 Apr 2010

In Vivo Glucose Sensing RFID Microchip Under Development by PositiveID

PositiveID Corporation is presently developing an in vivo glucose-sensing RFID microchip. This microchip is now in the Phase II development stage.

15 Apr 2010

Photron CMOS Sensor-Based Video Camera for Motion Picture Applications

The new Fastcam BC2, a high-speed, high-definition, and high-speed video camera, will be showcased during the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters Show, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, by Photron.

15 Apr 2010

FLIR Multi-Sensor Systems Delivered for UH-60 Helicopters

A $12.4 million order was received from the U.S. Army by FLIR Systems for the delivery of its Star SAFIRE II stabilized multi-sensor systems.

13 Apr 2010

Powerful Sensor Package for Lockheed Martin Stealth Fighter

David Nelson recently piloted the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from Lockheed, which has incorporated the most comprehensive and powerful sensor package till date.

13 Apr 2010

Raytheon to Use Surveillance Broadcast for Aircraft Surveillance

The Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) of the Philadelphia-based Raytheon Company (RTN) has emerged as the first facility of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to incorporate the aircraft surveillance unit with the live fused Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast track data.

13 Apr 2010