http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors Sensors 2009-07-04T07:48:18Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/New-ZigBee-Green-Power-Feature-Set-Revealed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608335?ref=25 New energy harvesting, no battery required feature set expands ZigBee networks. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/608335null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/NI-Announces-USB-Device-and-Sensor-Suite/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608338?ref=25 The new products provide a complete sound and vibration stimulus response system from a single vendor. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/608338null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Aeroscout-Customer-Viracon-Named-a-Winner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608333?ref=25 The glass manufacturer has been awarded top honors in the Managing Automation 2009 Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards in the category of operational excellence mastery for its asset tracking achievements across three facilities. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/608333null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/RFMD-DoErsquos-National-Renewable-Energy-Lab-Colla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608331?ref=25 RF Micro Devices and NREL announce a cooperative agreement to commercialize high-performance photovoltaic cells. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/608331null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/TI-Introduces-Three-New-Medical-Development-Kits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607815?ref=25 Based on the TMS320VC5505 DSP, the new kits accelerate time-to-market by up to eight months for medical diagnostic and patient monitoring equipment. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607815null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Panavision-Tower-Semiconductor-Intro-Image-Sensors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607816?ref=25 The two companies announce the production of the DLIS-2K family of single port re-configurable linear image sensors with 120 MHz pixel readout. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607816null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/SkyBitz-Expands-Portfolio-with-Tank-Tire-Sensors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607814?ref=25 The company's new tank activity and tire pressure sensors enable the company to expand its remote monitoring and enterprise asset protection abilities. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607814null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/IBM-Keeps-the-European-Horticultural-Industry-Bloo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607813?ref=25 New sensor-based system to help Container Centralen manage 3.5 million flower & pot plant trolleys daily. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607813null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/NI-Intros-PXI-Express-253-GHz-Dual-Core-Controller/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607280?ref=25 The PXIe-8108 controller is ideal for computationally intensive RF and wireless test applications for automated test, measurement and control systems. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607280null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/INRIX-Wins-Contract-With-GeoDecisions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607278?ref=25 INRIX connected services for IRRIS application will facilitate safe, reliable material transfers and aid government logistics using real-time traffic data. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607278null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/FreeWave-Introduces-New-LRS455-Licensed-Radio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607279?ref=25 The licensed radio for North America offers greater distance and lower power consumption so customers can acquire critical data in difficult terrain. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607279null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/GridPoint-Acquires-Lixarrsquos-Energy-Business/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607277?ref=25 Acquisition enhances GridPoint's Smart Grid software platform with Lixar's user interfaces and support for multiple protocols and devices and establishes Canadian presence. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/272009/607277null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Pondering-the-Smart-Grid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606686?ref=25 There's been quite a bit of activity on this front recently: Microsoft has introduced its Hohm energy monitoring system, Google is planning to trot out an energy management dashboard, and IBM, Cisco, and AT&T all see dollar signs when they see the words "Smart Grid" if recent press announcements are anything to go by. Perhaps most importantly (to my mind, anyway), NIST has published the interim report, compiled by EPRI at NIST's request, to describe a framework for interoperability standards. 2009-06-26T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606686null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/West-Wireless-Health-Institute-Teams-with-Corventi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606412?ref=25 Its first multicenter, randomized clinical trial will test remote wireless monitoring to prevent hospital readmissions for heart failure. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606412null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/US-Army-Moves-Forward-with-Network-Based-Field-Tes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606414?ref=25 The network and equipment verification tests are intended to assess the performance of unmanned ground and air vehicles, unattended sensors, an unattended munitions delivery system, and the network supporting them. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606414null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Millennial-Net-Exhibits-New-Energy-Management-Syst/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606413?ref=25 Intelligent commercial building systems on display at Realcomm 2009 Green Sustainability Pavilion are designed to reduce consumption using wireless mesh sensor network. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606413null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Cassinirsquos-Salt-Finding-Hints-at-Ocean-Within-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606410?ref=25 Sodium salts in ice grains of Saturn's outer ring, detected by NASA's Cassini mission, hint that Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, could harbor liquid water beneath its surface. 2009-06-25T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606410null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/IBM-Forms-Green-Sigma-Coalition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605993?ref=25 Partners with metering, monitoring, automation, communication, software leaders for 'green' solutions. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605993null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Emerson-Joins-ZigBee-Alliance-Board-Of-Directors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605992?ref=25 Leading manufacturer of energy efficiency solutions is latest to support ZigBee. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605992null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Famous-Sloop-Clearwater-Will-Carry-Environmental-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605991?ref=25 The instrumentation will send data to Stevens Institute of Technology's Maritime Lab; helps Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System move to Poughkeepsie, NY. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605991null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Micromem-Subsidiary-and-Norwegian-EM-Technology-Pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605994?ref=25 Accelerate development of exploration sensor technology; company provides update on previously announced partnership and shifts to Phase Two of its survey tool. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605994null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Innovations-in-Battery-Assisted-Passive-RFID/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605593?ref=25 Blue Spark Technologies Unveils Battery-Powered Passive RFID to power new and emerging applications in manufacturing, supply chain, health care, asset management, security and retail. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605593null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Freedonia-Group-Reports-on-Grid-Equipment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605590?ref=25 US demand for electric transmission & distribution equipment to reach $24 billion in 2013. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605590null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/ALICE-Finally-Sent-lsquoTo-The-Moonrsquo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605594?ref=25 Ocean Optics spectrometer launched on NASA LCROSS mission to analyze the makeup of lunar craters, locate water below the moon's surface. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605594null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/3M-and-SUSS-MicroTec-Announce-Agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605592?ref=25 Under the agreement, the companies will expand access to 3M's equipment for temporary wafer bonding technology to enable 3-D semiconductors. 2009-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605592null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/Energy-Everywhere/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604794?ref=25 One of the more noticeable aspects of this year's Sensors Expo was the prevalence of energy harvesting. Energy harvesting—using so-called wasted ambient energy and converting it to electricity to power some device of interest—is attracting a lot of attention for long-term wireless sensor network applications. 2009-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604794null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Nanometrics-and-ZYGO-Announce-Strategic-Partnershi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604545?ref=25 Nanometrics will incorporate ZYGO's interferometer sensors into its optical metrology products. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604545null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/AirTest-Offers-WiFi-Communicating-COsub2sub-Transm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604547?ref=25 The TR9294-WF CO2 and temperature sensor delivers energy savings in buildings. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604547null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Freescale-Intros-New-Application-Processor-Family/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604546?ref=25 New i.MX25 processors integrates extensive selection of on-chip peripherals to help reduce development costs; expand connectivity, 'smart touch' and security options for industrial and automotive designs. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604546null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/11-Million-Order-from-BP-for-GE-Sensing-amp-Inspec/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604544?ref=25 Ultrasonic flow meters will help improve productivity and efficiency for new BP refinery. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604544null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Nemotek-Offers-Wafer-Level-Optics-for-Portable-App/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604182?ref=25 Fully tested and qualified wafer-level lenses use reflow-compatible materials to streamline production and assembly of camera modules. 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604182null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Barix-Provides-Monitoring-for-Alaskan-School-Distr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604185?ref=25 The company's IP-based control and automation devices are being used to remotely monitor the HVAC, electrical, and other building systems at the Lake and Peninsula School District in southwest Alaska. 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604185null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Honeywell-Intros-Distribution-Automation-System/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604179?ref=25 Terminal Manager improves safety, minimizes product loss and effectively tracks shipments for process manufacturers. 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604179null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Scott-Adds-Multi-Gas-Monitor-to-Product-Line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604193?ref=25 New multi-gas monitor is the first to receive UL 913 7th Edition Certification two years before it is required. 2009-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/604193null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/KODAK-Imaging-Technology-To-Explore-Moon/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603807?ref=25 KODAK CCD image sensors to help create comprehensive atlas of the moon's features in NASA's new phase of space exploration. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/603807null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Azima-DLI-Reduces-US-Navy-Fleet-Maintenance-Costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603804?ref=25 Pilot program relies on automated diagnostics and advanced vibration monitoring technology to save more than 1000 man-hours. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/603804null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Microchip-Offers-16-bit-Control-Starter-Kit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603808?ref=25 New MPLAB starter kit for PIC24H MCUs makes adding advanced 16-bit control to embedded designs such as HMI and intelligent sensor processing cost effective and easy. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/603808null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/SMRP-and-EFNMS-Sign-Joint-Business-Plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603806?ref=25 Under the agreement, the two maintenance societies will develop and market a compliation of global maintenance and reliability indicators. 2009-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/252009/603806null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/Smaller-Smarter-Faster-Better-The-2009-Best-of-Sen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/603087?ref=25 I love attending Sensors Expo and not just because I get to meet very smart people who are doing interesting things. I also get to deliver the glad tidings to the winners of the Best of Sensors Expo Awards! 2009-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/603087null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/iSensorsi-Announces-ldquoBest-of-Sensors-Expordquo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602731?ref=25 All of the products recognized in the ceremony demonstrated exceptional innovation, integration, and ease of use, showing that best-of-breed solutions are at the forefront of innovation. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602731null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/NanoMarkets-Releases-Report-on-Conductive-Coatings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602733?ref=25 New research predicts the rapidly emerging markets for nanomaterials, conductive polymers, and photovoltaics will experience growth as a result of new applications. Some of the materials will also provide significant competition to traditional metal coatings on cost, environmental, and performance grounds. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602733null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/NI-Announces-New-Embedded-Vision-System/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602734?ref=25 The NI EVS-1464RT increases automated visual inspection speed for applications such as sorting products, verifying assembly, and inspecting packaging, with multicore processing for multiple cameras. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602734null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/OrthoMEMS-Gets-Option-to-Expand-Biosensor-License/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602735?ref=25 The opportunity allows the company to leverage the wireless pressure-sensing platform everywhere in the human body, most immediately in cardiological, neurological, and ophthalmological applications. 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602735null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Cascade-Announces-Probe-Products-for-RFIC-Manufact/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602562?ref=25 The systems streamline engineering and production testing of high-bandwidth, short-range devices and meet the complex requirements of automotive radar and wireless HDTV. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602562null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Millennial-Net-Debuts-ldquoGreenrdquo-Wireless-Con/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602561?ref=25 The new MeshScape 6424 Wi-Controller enables enhanced building energy management to reduce consumption and waste, using wireless mesh sensor networks. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602561null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Microchip-Offers-Sub-GHz-Transceiver-Radios/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602564?ref=25 The MRF49XA covers the 434/868/915-MHz ISM Band, is well suited for low–data rate, low-power embedded wireless applications, and provides easy integration with PIC microcontrollers. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602564null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Continua-Health-Alliance-Selects-RF-Standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602563?ref=25 The nonprofit, open-industry coalition has chosen Bluetooth and ZigBee Health Care for its interoperability design guidelines for mobile and home sensors. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602563null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/CTS-Awarded-5-million-Telecom-Contract/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602346?ref=25 The electronic-components provider will supply ActiPlex filters for micro-cell base stations, used in 3G and 4G wireless infrastructures, over the three-year life of the program. Initial shipments will begin mid-year 2009. 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602346null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/EPCOS-Orders-EVGrsquos-GEMINI-Wafer-Bonder/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602349?ref=25 The RF components manufacturer will use the automated system for high-volume production at its facility in Munich, Germany. 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602349null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/NOAA-Awards-Vaisala-92-million-Contract/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602347?ref=25 The company will supply next-generation GPS dropsondes for hurricane research and storm forecasting by the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The devices measure pressure, temperature, and relative humidity, as well as profiles of the wind fields derived from GPS signals. 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602347null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Microchip-Enables-Embedded-Wi-Fi-in-PIC-MCUs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602345?ref=25 The ZeroG Wireless modules, development tools for Explorer 16, and PICtail daughter board, available from microchipDIRECT, enable Wi-Fi networks, using 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC MCUs. 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/242009/602345null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/June-RampD-Round-Up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601775?ref=25 This month, bendy memory elements and a detector to ensure medical personnel wash their hands. 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601775null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Frost-amp-Sullivan-Foresees-Smart-Grid-Opportuniti/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601615?ref=25 Recent research predicts that development of the smart grid will play more and more important roles in the development of China's national economy. 2009-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601615null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Triad-Semiconductor-to-Present-at-Sensors-Expo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601614?ref=25 The supplier of via-configurable mixed-signal ASICs will present "Navigating the Minefield of MEMS and ASIC Integration Options" at an all-day technical session in Rosemont, IL, on June 8. 2009-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601614null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/3M-EM-Eye-Meter-Offers-Electrical-Event-Detection/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601613?ref=25 The instrument consists of a base unit and three separate sensors for measurement of electromagnetic interference, radio frequency, and electrostatic discharge. 2009-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601613null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Alternative-Positioning-Technologies-Key-to-Handse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601366?ref=25 ABI Research believes the absence of widespread GPS availability in the non-smartphone segment has opened the door for alternative technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Cell-ID, accelerometers, and electronic compass sensors, to meet the needs of low-accuracy LBS applications, such as local search, networking, or advertising. 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601366null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Zigbee-Alliance-Announces-First-RF4CE-Certified-Un/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601368?ref=25 The specification is for RF remote controls and enables the devices to operate over greater distances, effectively removing the line-of-sight and field-of-vision barriers in today's IR remotes. 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601368null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Invensys-Joins-Intergraph-SmartPlant-Alliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601367?ref=25 The technology firm will integrate its software with the alliance's engineering solutions to improve project execution and process operations. 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601367null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/AER-to-Support-Development-of-New-Weather-Satellit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601077?ref=25 A multi-company team will design, develop, deploy, and operate the ground segment of the next-generation geosynchronous meteorological satellite system, which will receive and process satellite data and generate and distribute weather data to users throughout the hemisphere. 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601077null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Sentilla-Offers-Consolidated-View-of-Data-Center-E/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601078?ref=25 By integrating third-party device support, Sentilla Energy Manager for Data Centers 2.1 provides a fully aggregated dashboard that IT managers can use to identify energy waste and reduce facility overhead costs. 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601078null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Freescale-Sensor-Helps-Increase-Hard-Disk-Capacity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601079?ref=25 The MPL115A pressure sensor's low-profile LGA package enables increased integration, which makes the device ideal for portable applications, where board space is important. The device provides high-accuracy barometric and altimetry functions for a variety of cost-sensitive consumer and industrial applications. 2009-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601079null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Feature+Articles/Sonic-Nirvana-MEMS-Accelerometers-as-Acoustic-Pick/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605587?ref=25 MEMS sensors are in our cars, phones, PCs, cameras, and a variety of other applications but until now, they've never been attached to a guitar. The authors seek to answer the question: Can you use a MEMS accelerometer as an acoustic transducer? 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/605587null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Flight-Testing-the-Black-Hawk/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606701?ref=25 A sophisticated software program is helping Army test pilots and data analysts evaluate helicopter airworthiness. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606701null REMOTE http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Laser-Triangulation-Sensors-in-the-Tire-Industry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606700?ref=25 Rugged and capable of accurately measuring harsh materials from a distance, laser triangulation sensors are helping tire and rubber manufacturers improve QC and reduce waste. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/262009/606700null REMOTE http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Feature+Articles/Capacitive-Sensor-Operation-Part-II-System-Optimiz/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601026?ref=25 Part 2 of this two-part article focuses on how to optimize the performance of your capacitive sensor, and to understand how target material, shape, and size will affect the sensor's response. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/232009/601026null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/Innovation-and-Sensors-Lessons-from-Apple-and-Inte/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600419?ref=25 If you want sensors to drive innovation and revenue growth, become obsessive about diversity. Involve a broad range of people with diverse backgrounds, skills and motivations. That's the lesson from two highly successful firms, Intel and Apple, who have taken different approaches to driving innovation with sensors. Each firm has harnessed diversity in startlingly effective ways. 2009-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/600419null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Advanced-Through-Silicon-Via-Technology-Intro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600176?ref=25 The technology, which enables 3D integration of CMOS ICs and sensor components, is offered through austriamicrosystems' Full Service Foundry. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/600176null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/TE-Power-RING-Enables-Wireless-Condition-Monitorin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600175?ref=25 Micropelt's system is designed to monitor bearings and other similar parts; condition-based maintenance saves money for manufacturers and plant operators. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/600175null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Keep-Cool-and-Safe-En-Route-With-New-RFID-Sensor-T/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600179?ref=25 Melexis' MLX90129 combines a sensor interface, internal temperature sensor, data storage, RFID tag front end, and SPI port. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/600179null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Honeywell-to-Help-B-Braun-Healthcare-Company/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600178?ref=25 Technology to drive production efficiency and manage quality at new LIFE Nutrition factory in Germany, double manufacturing capacity of life-critical products. 2009-05-28T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/600178null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Capstone-Receives-Order-for-C200-Microturbines-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599964?ref=25 The microturbines are destined for China's Southern Power Grid Pilot Project. 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599964null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/PerkinElmer-Intros-IR-Sensing-Photon-Detection-Pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599963?ref=25 The four new products are designed for critical environmental and human health applications and will be showcased at the Sensor + Test Fair. 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599963null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Vibration-Energy-Harvester-to-Debut-at-Sensors-Exp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599971?ref=25 The PMG37 generates between 10 mW and 90 mW, converting unused mechanical vibration into electrical energy to power wireless sensor systems. 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599971null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Agility-Project-Logistics-Chevron-Announce-Agreeme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599965?ref=25 The company will provide mainland supply bases and road transport support for the Gorgon Project, a joint venture between Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell to develop Australia's Greater Gorgon gas field. 2009-05-27T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599965null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Grant-Instruments-Acquires-Assets-IP-of-Accsense/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599672?ref=25 The acquisition expands the company's data logging range with Accsense's wireless mesh-based remote monitoring technologies. 2009-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599672null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Honda-In-Sources-Automatic-Transmission-Remanufact/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599673?ref=25 ATC withdraws guidance for 2009, will assess impact on business. 2009-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599673null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Analysis-of-North-American-Safety-Systems-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599674?ref=25 The Frost & Sullivan report finds that performance and cost tradeoffs favor fuel-efficiency enhancement systems over non-mandated safety systems. 2009-05-26T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/222009/599674null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/Real-Time-Monitoring-for-Lakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599333?ref=25 So far we've had sensors to monitor dams, levees, and bodies of water to give early warning of flooding and sensors around ocean shores to warn of impending tsunamis. Now, sensors are moving into the lakes to perform real-time monitoring there. 2009-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/599333null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Jennic-Offers-6LoWPAN-Ethernet-Border-Router-with-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599210?ref=25 The device seamlessly connects wireless 6LoWPAN implementations with wired Ethernet, removes complex gateway translations, and provides a low-power, IP-based system for scalability. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/599210null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/IBM-and-Salerno-to-Develop-a-Smarter-City/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599209?ref=25 The project will identify and design a new model for a sustainable city through a range of digital solutions, providing new "intelligence" for existing infrastructure to optimize resources, improve services to citizens and businesses, and make the city smarter and more efficient. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/599209null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Coming-Soon-Sensors-Expo-amp-Conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599211?ref=25 The leading industry event for the sensors market and related technology will be held June 8–10, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, and include the Application Showcase Theater, Energy Harvesting Pavilion, FIRST Robotics competition winners, and the Best of Sensors Expo Awards. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/599211null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Atmel-Introduces-New-AVR-Microcontroller/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598908?ref=25 The ATtiny87 targets automotive LIN networking applications, with a driver that supports communication packages for all OEMs. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598908null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/MEMSCAP-and-OrthoMEMS-to-Develop-Biomedical-Sensor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598907?ref=25 The strategic partnership focuses the energies of both companies on creating and manufacturing a wireless MEMS pressure sensor for the assessment of spinal disc pressures. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598907null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/ZigBee-to-Propose-Smart-Energy-Profile-for-IEC-Sta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598906?ref=25 The move supports international standards efforts to meet evolving energy-management needs with the profile's Internet connectivity, use of global wireless frequencies, and robust security. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598906null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Microchip-Unveils-Op-Amps-with-On-Chip-Calibration/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598687?ref=25 The 50-MHz MCP65Xs feature extremely low offset and drift, as well as a high output-drive current, which enables them to support heavy loads and results in better performance across a wide range of applications. 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598687null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Battery-Free-Power-Supply-Introduced-for-Wireless-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598689?ref=25 Powercast and CAP-XX combine RF energy harvester and supercapacitor technologies in a reference design to provide a power source for sensing devices commonly used in environmental monitoring, building automation, and industrial control systems. 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598689null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Braintech-Supports-Vision-Guided-Robotic-Accuracy-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598688?ref=25 The company's vision software, installed on a Fanuc robot, provides a test bed for experiments that will lead to standards for measuring the accuracy of robotic/vision sensors that provide real-time position and orientation information. 2009-05-19T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/212009/598688null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensors+Insights/Wireless-Bed-Side-Manner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598304?ref=25 When it comes to identifying industry segments that are expected to grow, medical gets listed (as far as I can tell) every time. The recent flurry of interest in wireless medical devices is just part of this ongoing trend. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/598304null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/InterSense-Case-Western-Awarded-DARPA-Dev-Contract/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598125?ref=25 Micro inertial navigation technology development contract was awarded in support of a research project dedicated to advancing navigation and dead reckoning capabilities in GPS-denied environments. 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/598125null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/STMicroelectronics-and-Soitec-Join-Forces/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598122?ref=25 ST and Soitec cooperation to develop next-generation technology for CMOS image sensors will lead to backside-illumination (BSI) product manufacturing for mobile consumer markets. 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/598122null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/GainSpan-iPhone-App-Demos-Home-Energy-Usage-Contro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598126?ref=25 Developed by Our Home Spaces, the application illustrates PDA-based control and monitoring of home energy usage and will be demonstrated at Interop May 17–21. 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/598126null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Sensinode-Ltd-Targets-Smart-Grid-Applications/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598123?ref=25 Announces Internet Protocol support for TI's new single-chip solution for 2.4 GHz wireless sensor networks. 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/598123null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Avago-Technologies-Announces-New-Navigation-Sensor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597947?ref=25 The single-chip LaserStream and optical navigation sensors for corded input device applications enable ease of assembly and helps reduce development cost. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597947null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Research-and-Markets-Assesses-Future-RFID-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597945?ref=25 In 2009 the value of the entire RFID market will be $5.56 Billion, up from $5.25 Billion in 2008; report discusses RFID forecasts, players and opportunities 2009–2019. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597945null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Wyless-and-Enfora-Partner-for-Asset-Management/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597946?ref=25 Under the partnership, Wyless will allow pre-enabled Spider wireless asset tags from Enfora to ease installation and deployment for asset management applications. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597946null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Apprion-Completes-OEM-Agreement-With-Motorola/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597944?ref=25 Integrated products to focus on industrial enterprise wireless application networks and industrial enterprise mobility. 2009-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597944null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/SAIC-to-Provide-Tsunami-Buoy-System-to-Thailand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597779?ref=25 Warning system to operate in the Bay of Bengal, providing critical data to the tsunami warning centers. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597779null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/TI-Intros-Most-Complete-Low-Power-24-GHz-RF-SoC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597781?ref=25 The CC2530 supports ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee RF4CE, and smart energy and offers best-in-class hardware, software, tools and support for full system development. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597781null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/Jennic-Achieves-ZigBee-Compliant-Platform-Certific/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597780?ref=25 Jennic's ZigBee networking stack has achieved ZCP certification; the company's JN5148 wireless microcontroller will support the stack. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597780null HTML http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/Sensor+News/ADI-Intros-Programmable-MEMS-Shock-Vibration-Senso/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597782?ref=25 Designed to simplify industrial and instrumentation system monitoring, the highly integrated iSensor intelligent sensors deliver shock and vibration detection to products where low power, low cost, and small size are critical to system designs. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.sensorsmag.com/sensors/data/articlestandard/sensors/202009/597782null HTML