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Zirconia Oxygen Sensors - Principles of Operation and Design
Many processes use zirconia based oxygen sensors for monitoring and control.

February 19, 2016

lobal Semiconductor gas sensor Markets Size, Analysis, Share, Growth and Forecasts 2015
2015 Global Semiconductor gas sensor Industry Report is a professional and in-depth research report on the world’s major regional market conditions of the Semiconductor gas sensor industry

February 19, 2016

Optical oxygen sensors to improve fresh-cut Italian salad mixes
Irish scientists have used a non-destructive technology (optical sensors) for oxygen (O2) monitoring to evaluate.

February 18, 2016

The SDP3x – The Smallest Differential Pressure/Air Flow Sensor on the Market
Sensirion has launched the SDP3x, which is the world's smallest differential pressure sensor. It offers superior precision and repeatability, even below 1 Pa. It also provides long-term stability.

February 18, 2016

Blood Alcohol Testers for Those Without Badges
Portable breath sensors, like this one made by Alcohoot, give drivers, employers and parents some ability to run tests themselves, sometimes with support from a smartphone app.

February 18, 2016

Dynamic calibration of pressure sensors for engines
The characterisation of the pressure sensors used to develop the next generation of petrol and diesel engines is crucial to optimising their design, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.

February 17, 2016

Fiber Optic Pressure Sensing Systems for Life Science Researchers
The new FISO-LS fiber optic pressure sensing system, specifically designed for life-science research and available from Harvard Apparatus in the United States and many other regions.

February 17, 2016

Advanced CO2 Sensors Market to Grow at 42% CAGR Driven by NDIR CO2 Sensors to 2019
The Global Advanced CO2 Sensors Market 2015-2019 research report studies eminent trends, such as the rising need for better air pollution measurement systems, to drive market growth during the forecast period.

February 16, 2016

Improved Sensor Capabilities Advance Air Quality Monitors
Particles Plus says its latest environmental sensors improve performance and accuracy of the company’s line of air quality monitors.

February 16, 2016

iPhone 6 Could Sport Barometer Sensors, According To iOS 8 APIs
Many are understandably curious about what Apple has to offer in the upcoming iPhone 6. Apart from the rumors suggesting that it could arrive in two different sizes, we’re not sure what other features that the phone could come with.

February 15, 2016

New Miniature Low-level Force Sensor is Small but Perfectly Formed
The new Type 9215A miniature force sensor from Kistler Instruments is only 23.3mm long and 6.0mm diameter and weighs only 2.5g making it ideal for both laboratory and industrial applications where space is at a premium.

February 15, 2016

New atom-scale knowledge on the function of biological photosensors
The research groups of Janne Ihalainen (University of Jyväskylä) and Sebastian Westenhoff (University of Gothenburg) have clarified how the atom structure of bacterial red light photosensors changes when sensing light.

February 14, 2016

Humidity Sensors To Combat Proliferation Of Bacteria
Spanish researchers are developing new sensors that can combat the proliferation of bacteria in very high-humidity environments.

February 14, 2016

Doped graphene used for ultrasensitive gas sensors
An international team of researchers has used boron-doped graphene to create ultrasensitive gas sensors that can detect noxious gas molecules in extremely low concentrations.

February 14, 2016

Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) and Avasant Team up to Accelerate Digital Innovation
SIG, the premier membership organization for the sourcing, procurement and outsourcing executives.

February 5, 2016

Japan, U.S. scientists pursue nano-thin pressure sensors for breast cancer exams
Superthin bendable sensors developed by Japanese and U.S. scientists could someday be used in special gloves to detect breast lumps and make a digital record of the exam, the scientists said in a report.

February 4, 2016

SPEC Sensors Launches Gas Sensor Developer Kit for OEMs at CES International 2015
SPEC Sensors is making it easy for Smart Home and Wearable OEMs to integrate gas sensing in their products.

February 4, 2016

Temperature Sensors Market Is Expected To Reach USD 6.13 Billion By 2020
RadiantInsights.com has announced the addition of "Global Temperature Sensors Market Trends, Growth And Forecast Report To 2020 : Radiant Insights, Inc" Market Research Report to their Database.

February 4, 2016

Sam’s Club’s VP sees need for industry sourcing standards
Industry work toward creating responsible sourcing standards is a major priority for the new chairman of the Produce Marketing Association board of directors.

February 3, 2016

Wireless heart-beat and breath-rate sensing by a microwave-sensor
With the availability of new microwave-based sensor from Sharp, you don't need to physically-connect leads to the patients or put some wearable medical electronics devices to read heartbeat and breath rate.

February 3, 2016

New Market Report: Global Advanced CO2 Sensor Market 2015-2019
Fast Market Research announces the availability of the new TechNavio report, "Global Advanced CO2 Sensor Market 2015-2019", on their comprehensive research portal

February 2, 2016

Robust and reliable optical liquid level sensors
A new range of robust, reliable, low cost optical liquid level sensors for single point liquid level detection is now available from Cynergy3 Components Ltd.

February 2, 2016

Patent Shows How Apple Will Lose The Ugly Camera Bump With Curved Photosensors
The iPhone 6 and 6s looks great, however one might always have mixed thoughts about the ridiculous camera bump at the back. A new emerged patent reveals that Apple could soon employ curved photosensors to get rid of the extra camera bump.

February 2, 2016

New study: Global humidity sensor market forecast to 2021
The Humidity Sensor market analysis is provided for the international market including development history, competitive landscape analysis, and major regions’ development status.

February 1, 2016

Apple reimagines the mouse with force sensors, haptic feedback
An Apple patent filing uncovered on Thursday describes an advanced mouse that employs sensors to measure the level and location of force exerted on its main button, as well as haptics systems for providing feedback.

February 1, 2016

Analysis of the Global Gas Sensors, Detectors, and Analyzers Market
Gas detection is an essential component across various end verticals, such as oil and gas, chemicals and petrochemicals, water treatment, mining, power generation, and environmental monitoring.

February 1, 2016

UC Berkeley installing first CO2 sensor network in Oakland
The City of Oakland will be ground zero for the first urban sensor network to provide real-time, neighborhood-by-neighborhood measurements of carbon dioxide – a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming – and other air pollutants.

January 29, 2016

Flexible and transparent pressure sensor
The pressure sensors wrap around and conform to the shape of the fingers while still accurately measuring pressure distribution.

January 29, 2016

Apple invention uses spherically curved photosensor for smaller, better iPhone camera
In its quest for high-performing, flexible and — most importantly — small imaging systems, Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for a spherical photosensor and lens array that provides high-resolution capture in an incredibly compact package.

January 28, 2016

Portable microwave sensors for measuring vital signs
Current medical techniques for monitoring the heart rate and other vital signs use electrodes attached to the body, which are impractical for patients who want to move around.

January 28, 2016

Apple iPhone 6 Features Could Include A Barometer Sensors To Measure Altitude And Weather
Barometer sensor in the iPhone 6 could be helpful for hikers, mountain climbers and bike riders, who need accurate details about their current altitude. Photo: Apple

January 27, 2016

In-Line Mass Flow Sensor offers 1-3% accuracy
Based on Microwave Doppler Effect technology, QuantiMass Flow Sensor provides reproducible, non-contact, in-line mass flow measurement of quantities in pneumatic conveying and free-falling processes without use of weigh scales.

January 27, 2016

Gas detectors air flow sensors sealed against dust and moisture to IP65
The STX3241 and STX3261 toxic and flammable gas detectors and TX5920 Vortex Air Flow Sensors from Trolex have been used to monitor CH4, CO and air flow at the Svea Nord mine in Norway.

January 27, 2016

Humidity Sensors Can Help Counter Proliferation Of Bacteria
Engineers developed biocompatible humidity sensors to prevent bacteria proliferation in highly humid environments. The new humidity sensors can prevent biological fueling, improve performance and service lifetime.

January 26, 2016

Gas sensors sound the smoldering fire alarm
Smoke detectors are everywhere, but still thousands of people die in fires annually. Fire gas detectors, which detect carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, identify fires at an early stage.

January 26, 2016

Gas Sensors Market Size Worth $2.5 Billion By 2020
RadiantInsights.com has announced the addition of "Global Gas Sensors Market Trends, Growth And Forecast Report Up To 2020 : Radiant Insights, Inc" Market Research Report to their Database.

January 26, 2016

New Low Power NDIR CO2 Sensor
SenseAir (Sweden) presents a new miniature low power NDIR CO2 sensor module, SenseAir S8 4B.

January 25, 2016

Low Power ATEX & IECEx Certified NDIR Sensor for CO2 or HC Detection
The IR series of infrared gas detection sensors, from N.E.T. Srl (Italy) use the technique of NDIR (Non Dispersive Infrared) to monitor the presence of hydrocarbons or carbon dioxide.

January 25, 2016

Switzerland firm unveils first methane sensor for UAVs
Switzerland-based Pergam Technical Services Inc. has released the first sensor for unmanned aircraft vehicles designed to detect and measure methane gas. The sensor is based on a handheld detector commonly used in the industry.

January 22, 2016

Applied Optoelectronics launches methane sensor
Highly sensitive' DFB laser range detects CH4, ammonia, hydrogen fluoride and water

January 22, 2016

Robot fingers touch with fiber optic sensors
Optical sensors may be uniquely suited for use in robotic hands, according to researchers who have developed a three-fingered soft robotic hand with multiple embedded fiber optic sensors.

January 21, 2016

Global Fiber Optic Sensors Market to Grow Steadily
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Fibre Optics Sensors Market 2016-2020"report to their offering.

January 21, 2016

Microwave Sensors Auto-Detect Bikes At Intersections
In most cities, bike commuters lucky enough to have their own lanes still cannot trigger traffic signals, forcing them either to wait for a car to pull up, or cross the street to push the crosswalk button.

January 20, 2016

Microwave sensors help fight wildfires from the air
Radar Techniques (Fraunhofer FHR) in Wachtberg, Germany have solved this problem by developing a radiometer that overcomes this limited visibility.

January 20, 2016

Install a Humidity Sensor And Prevent Mold in Your Bathroom
Stop worrying about turning your bathroom exhaust fan on and off. Instead, install a humidity sensor that automatically controls the fan switch.

January 19, 2016

New Range of Gas Sensors Make Car Park Monitoring Easy
DD Scientific (UK), a leading manufacturer of electrochemical sensors has recently launched a low cost, high performance range of sensors designed to meet the needs of cark park monitoring.

January 19, 2016

2016 Industrial Products Industry Outlook
The industrial products industry is facing challenges and opportunities driven by technology innovation, changes in talent needs, and disruption to the energy sector and global markets.

January 18, 2016

What is the price of industrial products in Georgia?
The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products is decreasing month-on-month in Georgia, while it is on rise year-on-year (y/y).

January 18, 2016

Delphi adds mass airflow sensors
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has added six mass airflow sensors (MAF) covering more than 338,000 vehicles built from 1994 to 2004 to its product portfolio

January 15, 2016

Fiber Optic Sensor Monitors Early Stage Embryos
A fiber optic sensor holds promise for noninvasive monitoring of early stage embryos during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.

January 14, 2016