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R&D

News and information on new sensor technologies and other sensor-related R&D efforts.


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Goodrich Supplies Europe's First MEMS Gyros for Space Navigation   November 16, 2010

The experimental miniature solid state gyros pass CryoSat-2 in-orbit test.More>>

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VTI to Enter MEMS Timing-Device Market   November 11, 2010

The company’s products will leverage its proprietary 3D MEMS and packaging technology.More>>

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Ramtron and austriamicrosystems Collaborate   November 11, 2010

The two companies will deliver third-generation auto–identification RF systems that will enable electronics designers to quickly test mobile systems for high-volume data-collection applications, such as manufacturing and maintenance history and smart utility metering.More>>

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MIPS Processor Powers Auto Safety System   November 10, 2010

The multi-threaded MIPS32 34K core enables the new Mobileye C2-270 collision prevention system, which can increase pedestrian, road, and vehicle safety by alerting drivers before a collision occurs.More>>

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Konarka and Nu Energy Announce Partnership   November 10, 2010

The alliance will initiate deployment of Konarka Power Plastic organic photovoltaic technology in the Australian commercial and residential solar market.More>>

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STMicroelectronics and Omron Collaborate   November 9, 2010

The two companies have developed an electronic gas meter flow sensor that will be a key component of the smart turnkey gas meter solution that ST is developing.More>>

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Tegal Receives Order from MEMS Sensor Maker   November 9, 2010

The commercial image sensing provider’s purchase of an additional Tegal 3200 SE DRIE cluster tool process module enhances its high-volume manufacturing capability.More>>

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NovaCentrix Awarded U.S. Patent   November 9, 2010

The technology covers the use of flash lamps to sinter metal-based inks and materials on low-temperature substrates, which is critical for the advancement of new products in photovoltaics, displays, RFID tags, sensors, batteries, capacitors, and smart packaging.More>>

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ADI ADCs Enable Eyes-Only Control Technology   November 4, 2010

National Instruments used the data converters and amplifiers in a breakthrough system design that allows players to control video games with their eyes.More>>

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DMI Awarded Therapeutic Discovery Grant   November 4, 2010

The funds will be used to develop a universal point-of-care blood diagnostic device.More>>