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ALBANY, New York, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "Image Sensors Market - The U.S. Industry Analysis Market Share, Trends and Forecast, 2011 - 2017 [http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/image-sensors-market-us.html ]," the U.S. image sensors market was worth USD 2.0 billion in 2011 and is forecasted to reach USD 3.7 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 11.1% from...

A whole new class of biosensor that can detect exceptionally small traces of contaminants in liquids in just 40 minutes has been developed by a UNSW-led team of researchers. Known as a biochemiresistor, it meets a long-standing challenge to create a sensor that is not only super-sensitive to the presence of chemical compounds but responds quickly. It has countless potential uses for detecting drugs, toxins and pesticides for biomedical or environmental analysis. In a paper published in...

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brenner Group, Inc. has been retained by Western Technology Investment as agent for the sale of the patent portfolio of MEMS company LV Sensors. The patent portfolio will be sold in an auction format and is scheduled to begin June 11, 2012. The Company's technology includes a wide range of innovations, including design and manufacturing aspects of micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and components; semiconductor and...

DRAPER, Utah, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc (OTCBB: FLXT), today discussed development of the 16 commercial applications currently using Bend Sensor technology, ranging from safety systems to medical devices. Over the past several months, Flexpoint has seen its Bend Sensor's reputation for performance, durability and uniqueness cemented through intensive testing and growing demand for use in a large and growing array of products and devices,...

Houseplants and patio gardens alike can bring an element of natural beauty to any living space. The tricky part, however, is keeping these plants alive, especially if you live in a climate notorious for killer summers. Now, a new sensor and iOS app have arrived to save these plants and bring harmony between plants and their owners. Enter the Koubachi Wi-Fi plant sensor. Working in tandem with the Koubachi iOS app, the sensor provides real-time data about the plant’s soil and living...

Motion Sensors Market report aims to captures the market roadmap with market sizes, revenue forecasts, value chain, market & product trends, price trends and regulations, competitive landscape, leading players, and their key developments, strategies and profiles. (PRWEB) May 27, 2012 According to a new market research report “Motion Sensors Market, Global Forecast & Analysis (2011 – 2016) By Technology (Passive Infrared, Ultrasonic, Microwave, Tomographic, Dual –Technology/...

Balluff offers the first high pressure inductive analog sensor in the market. This sensor is ideal for valve control and hydraulic cylinder cushioning applications and it's rated up to 500 bar. Florence, KY (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 Balluff now offers a high pressure inductive analog sensor rated up to 500 bar. This is the first sensor of its kind on the market today. This high pressure sensor is ideal for valve control and hydraulic cylinder cushioning applications. Corrosion-resistant...

VILLACH, Austria, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The SAW Symposium2012, September 20th-21th in Villach, Austria will focus on wireless sensors for harsh and environments. Latest technological developments and industrial applications will be presented. The SAW Sensor Symposium is the exchange platform for research and industry to discuss the latest trends in SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor technology. Experts from Europe, Asia and America will attend and use the...

DRESDEN, Germany, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - ZMD AG (ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces the release of the ZSSC3026. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI is pleased to introduce a class-leading 16-bit sensor signal conditioner (SSC) IC for calibrating resistive sensor modules. The ZSSC3026...

Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual patients. The device, which could be several hundred times more sensitive than other biosensors, combines the attributes of two distinctly different types of sensors, said Muhammad A. Alam, a Purdue University professor of electrical and computer engineering. "Individually, both of these...