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RICHMOND, British Columbia and BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tight integration of Ascension's magnetic sensors with Ultrasonix's SonixTablet and SonixGPS Positioning System is expanding point-of-care procedures to new medical frontiers. At RSNA (Booth #9339, Hall B, North), the companies will demonstrate the capability of ultrasound-sensor guidance to expedite nerve blocks, vascular access, central line...

Dynapar is proud to announce two additional encoders to the NorthStar RIM Tach NexGen Series. Gurnee, IL (PRWEB) November 20, 2011 Dynapar announces the next generation RIM Tach 6200 and RIM Tach 1250, our newest upgrades to the industry leading NorthStar product portfolio. These digital tachometers join our recently released NexGen RIM Tach 8500 series as part of our mill duty RIM family and provide precise and reliable position and velocity feedback from electric motors in heavy duty...

DALLAS, November 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report "Global Sensor Market for Automotive Applications (2011 - 2016) [ http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/automotive-sensors-market-426.html ]" published by MarketsandMarkets ( http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total automotive sensor market is expected to reach $20.7 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 7.4% and the volume of e-waste generated is expected to reach 4513 million units in...

Balluff's new economical and general-purpose Global Line series features a full line of inductive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, capacitive sensors, and supporting cables and accessories. Florence, KY (PRWEB) November 03, 2011 Balluff now offers a complete Global Line of inductive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, capacitive sensors, and supporting cables and accessories. The Global Line from Balluff is an offering of economically priced general-purpose sensors for...

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced the availability of a new non-contacting magnetic rotary position sensor which can help increase product lifespan and reliability of applications that operate in harsh and high vibration environments. Designated Bourns® Model AMS22, the sensor utilizes magnetic hall-effect technology that enables high performance operation even in severe...

[ Watch the Video ] Imagine having skin so supple you could stretch it out to more than twice its normal length in any direction - repeatedly - yet it would always snap back completely wrinkle-free when you let go of it. You would certainly never need Botox. That enviable elasticity is one of several new features built into a new transparent skin-like pressure sensor that is the latest sensor developed by Stanford's Zhenan Bao, associate professor of chemical engineering, in her quest...

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark/element14, a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor in the Americas and a business of Premier Farnell, announced today that it is stocking Honeywell's new ultra-small HumidIcon(TM) digital humidity/temperature sensors, designed for use in HVAC-refrigeration and medical applications, where accuracy, size and low total cost are critical factors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110721/CG38500LOGO-b) The new series...

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Sensors market. World sensors market is forecast to reach US$76.7 billion by the year 2017. Technological refinements in terms of improved efficiency and performance will re-emerge to drive growth in the marketplace stimulating the world market for sensors in the post-recession period. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 12, 2011 Follow us on LinkedIn - Sensors are being used widely in most of the industries, including automotive,...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A wireless sensor network system developed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) can revolutionize the way users obtain discreet persistent situational awareness and characterization of their surroundings. The Self-Powered Ad-hoc Network (SPAN) system, a network of "Field-and Forget" ground sensors, provides unobtrusive, continuous surveillance supporting multiple missions and applications. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/PH85737LOGO-b...

Banner Engineering introduces the new L-GAGE LH Series laser sensor, a non-contact measurement sensor designed to provide accurate and stable measurements. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) October 10, 2011 Banner Engineering introduces the new L-GAGE LH Series laser sensor, a non-contact measurement sensor designed to provide accurate and stable measurements. The LH Series is used for precision displacement and thickness measurements, developed to solve demanding measurement and quality control...