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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

Standard Unveils NEW Mass Air Flow Sensor Program
Standard Motor Products (SMP®) announces its NEW Mass Air Flow Sensor program. With over 140 SKUs for import and domestic, this line of 100% NEW.

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

Apple Granted Patent for Original Force Sensor Application
Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 55 newly granted patents for Apple.

January 14, 2016

Force Sensors Market: 10-Year Market Forecast and Trends Analysis Research Report
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Force Sensors Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering.

January 14, 2016

NTI Introduces a Temperature/Humidity Sensor with 3-Digit 7-Segment LCD Display
Network Technologies Inc (NTI) today announced the addition of a Temperature/Humidity Sensor with 3-Digit 7-Segment LCD Display to their popular line of environment monitoring sensors.

January 13, 2016

Salt-based CO2 sensor could help better protect divers
An innovative CO2 sensor based on polymers consisting of a type of salt could help monitor air-quality for scuba divers or mountaineers.

January 13, 2016

How to calibrate a CO2 sensor?
CO2 sensors are increasingly popular to monitor air quality at home and in business premises.

January 13, 2016

Automotive Temperature & Humidity Sensor Market 2015-2019
Smart sensors are defined as a combination of a sensing element, an analog to digital converter (ADC), and an analog interface along with bus interface in one housing.

January 12, 2016

Characteristics of Pressure Transmitters, Pressure Sensors and Pressure Transducers
Today many measuring principles are used in electronic pressure measurement instruments. Most methods are based on the measurement of a displacement or force.

January 12, 2016

Pressure sensor | Isweek.com – Industry sourcing
A pressure sensor measures pressure, typically of gases or liquids. Pressure is an expression of the force required to stop a fluid from expanding, and is usually stated in terms of force per unit area.

January 12, 2016

Ultra-sensitive fiber-optic gas sensors are enhanced by metal-organic materials
Coating short optical fibers with a layer of nanoporous metal-organic-framework material significantly improves the near-IR absorption of various gases, achieving part-per-million sensitivity.

January 11, 2016

TI combines accurate humidity sensor with thermometer
Microcurrent humidity sensor from Texas Instruments offers a measurement accuracy of +/-3%.

January 11, 2016

Global and China Temperature and Humidity Sensors Market Growth Till
The report firstly introduced Temperature and Humidity Sensors basic information included Temperature and Humidity Sensors definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview.

January 11, 2016

Force Sensors Market Expected to Expand at a Steady CAGR through 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Force Sensors Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering.

January 8, 2016

Force sensors | isweek.com - Industry sourcing
Force sensors are initially rigid links between two shapes that are able to measure transmitted forces and torques.

January 8, 2016

Types of Temperature Sensors | isweek.com - Industry sourcing
Contact sensing brings the sensor in physical contact with a substance or object. It can be used with solids, liquids or gases.

January 7, 2016

Temperature sensor: how do they work | isweek.com - Industry sourcing
The most basic definition of temperature sensor devices is that they are tools specially designed to measure the hotness or coolness of an object.

January 7, 2016

Photosensors | isweek - Industry sourcing
Daylight harvesting’s value proposition is fairly simple: as daylight levels increase in a space, electric lighting levels can be automatically reduced to maintain a target task lighting level and save energy.

January 6, 2016

What’s a Photosensors or photo detector? | iSweek - Industry sourcing
Photosensors or photodetectors are sensors of light or other electromagnetic energy.

January 6, 2016