Optical sensors
01 July, 2008Osram Opto Semiconductors’ two SMT proximity sensors (SFH7740 and SFH7741) use distance measurements to detect a mobile device’s operating status without physical contact to the sensor itself.
Company targets strong growth in optical sensing markets
17 April, 2008Redfern Integrated Optics has secured an additional $7.5 million in funding which will help the company target growth in optical sensing markets. Led by Southern Cross Venture Partners, the round also included Tallwood Venture Capital and Jolimont Capital as investors.
Report projects printed electronics market
11 March, 2008Markets for displays, signage, lighting, RFID tags, sensors, solar panels, batteries and other products manufactured using printing technology will reach $30.1 billion by 2015, according to a report from NanoMarkets.
Chair changes colour with human touch
06 December, 2007 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistFurniture that uses sensors and wireless technology to change colour when sat on is claimed to make sitting more comfortable and people feel wonderful
Smart wardrobe helps you dress
08 November, 2007 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistResearchers from the University of South Australia's Wearable Computer Laboratory developed a garment-integrated electronic technology that can tell what you last wore, where you've worn it, what accessories you wore and when you last washed it
Distribution agreement announced for Digi-Key and Ledil
15 October, 2007Digi-Key Corporation and Ledil have signed a worldwide distribution agreement.
Sole distributor announced
15 October, 2007Mouser Electronics has announced it is the sole stocking distributor of the Avago Technologies small surface mount digital colour sensor.
Printed and organic sensor market to reach $2.3 billion
26 September, 2007The market for printed and organic sensors will reach $2.3 billion by 2015, according to a study by NanoMarkets LC. The report is the next in the firm's ongoing coverage of thin film, organic and printed electronics.
Expanded distribution agreement
26 September, 2007Mouser Electronics has expanded its distribution agreement with Meder Electronic to include the global marketplace.
Licence for new imaging sensor
08 March, 2007MagnaChip Semiconductor and Silicon Hive have announced that MagnaChip Semiconductor has licensed Silicon Hive’s HiveFlex ISP 2200 series processor. MagnaChip has integrated the HiveFlex ISP 2200 processor into a new imaging sensor, the MC531EA.
Durable sensors
04 October, 2006MTS Sensors has expanded its housing options for the C-series sensors that allow exposed use by offering a new version that is lighter, less intrusive and has IP67 environmental protection.
Vision sensors
04 August, 2004SciTech has released two machine vision sensors - the In-Sight 5100 and the In-Sight 5400.
Sensors coming to detect bioterror
05 May, 2003In this time of the chronic threat of terrorism and with an adversary who may be armed with biological weapons, high on the wish list of security agencies is a quick and easy way to detect the presence of dangerous biological agents
Sensor for Transplant Organs
08 August, 2002Scientists at University of Ulster have developed sensors that are inserted in transplant organs to monitor if there has been any deterioration in the organs condition since being removed from the donor.
