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MTS Sensors’s RF Series Linear-Position Sensors Now Available in Flex Pipe Up to 20 Meters
Flexible pipe provides easier shipping, more options for installation. - August 18, 2010 - MTS Sensors
Macro Sensors Introduces Contact-free DC-Operated Rotary Position Sensors Measure Angular Displacement of Rotating Elements up to 120º
Contact-free DC-Operated Rotary Position Sensors. Measure Angular Displacement of Rotating Elements up to 120º. - August 05, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
MEMS Company Micralyne Appoints Former TI Manager Nancy Fares as President and CEO
Micralyne Inc., a world-renowned, independent MEMS solutions company, today announced the appointment of Nancy Fares as President and CEO. - July 24, 2010 - Micralyne Inc.
Durex Industries Introduces QIXSHIP Program for Electric Process Heaters
Standard catalog tubular heater elements, immersion heater and circulation heater assemblies can be shipped same day, or within a 2 to 5 day window, depending on design, optional configurations, and quantity ordered. - July 08, 2010 - Durex Industries
Bluetooth Low Energy is Forecast to Dominate Wireless Sensor Network Market
A new West Technology Research Solutions report evaluates the opportunity for 802.15.4, EnOcean, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wavenis, Low Power Wi-Fi, and ZigBee chipsets. The report includes a five-year forecast of dominant technologies. - June 29, 2010 - West Technology Research Solutions, LLC
MTS Sensors Develops New Modbus Terminals for Tank Farm Applications
MTS Sensors has launched a new line of Modbus Terminals to accompany the Level Plus® Model MG liquid level transmitter. The line of Modbus Terminals includes a touchscreen terminal as well as a LCD terminal. The touchscreen terminal has been designed to offer a graphical display of tank data... - June 25, 2010 - MTS Sensors
New Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Configurations for the AST4000
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released the AST4000 pressure sensor with special configurations for the hydraulic industry. - June 22, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
SecureRF Granted U.S. Patent for Secure Communications Method Targeting Sensors and Wireless Platforms
SecureRF's Cryptographic Solution Suitable for Embedded or Low Resource Computing Devices - June 21, 2010 - SecureRF Corporation
Is High Definition Video the Only Killer App for High Speed Wireless Connectivity?
A new West Technology Research Solutions report forecasts the growth and development of the high speed wireless connectivity market and identifies key applications, IP holdings, and alliance activities. The report includes a five-year forecast of dominant technologies. - June 16, 2010 - West Technology Research Solutions, LLC
MTS C-Series Model CR Sensor Meets Demands of Off-Highway Machines
Field-proven, non-contact sensors offer extremely rugged, bolt-on housing package alternative to potentiometers - June 10, 2010 - MTS Sensors
High Temperature Resistant Linear Position Sensors Perform in Military and Defense Applications with High Accuracy
Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) has designed a series of high temperature and rugged LVDT linear position sensors that can be used in various military and defense applications such as fuel / oil level monitoring, load leveling of artillery platforms and controlling flight surfaces of airplanes and rudder positions of aircraft carriers, tankers, ships as well as submarines. - June 02, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
Partnership Formed to Meet Difficult RFID Sensing and Data Logging Challenges
Phase IV Engineering reorients business model and partners with Melexis to leverage the revolutionary features of the MLX90129 RFID sensing and data logging IC. - May 21, 2010 - Phase IV Engineering, Inc
LVDT Linear Position Sensor Manufacturer Macro Sensors Launches New Application Oriented Web Site
Sensor manufacturer Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) has redesigned its web site to make it easier for design engineers to find LVDT linear position sensors and RVDT rotary position sensors that meet the performance criteria of applications in specific industries. - April 28, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
AST Releases New Sensor Booklet Featuring Capabilities in the Water Industry
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released a six page booklet outlining their pressure and position transmitter capabilities for the water industry. - April 23, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
MTS Sensors Meets API Custody Transfer Standard
The Level Plus® Model MG liquid level transmitter, manufactured by MTS Sensors, meets the requirements for the custody transfer standard as set forth by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The Model MG level transmitter conforms to the Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards’... - April 16, 2010 - MTS Sensors
New RFID Reader from ACC Systems
New Versatile RFID Reader for under $3000.00. A.C.C. Systems Inc. (Glen Head, N.Y.) has introduced their latest RFID reader adding to their already broadline of RFID products. The new handheld model ACC870 embodies all of the usual features based on Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 /6.0 and comes with... - April 15, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
Micralyne Achieves ISO 13485 Certification to Better Serve BioMEMS & Microfluidic Device Manufacturers
Micralyne Inc., a world-renowned, independent MEMS solutions company, has been certified to ISO 13485, reinforcing Micralyne’s position as a leading enabler for medical companies requiring advanced BioMEMS and microfluidic devices. - April 15, 2010 - Micralyne Inc.
FUTEK Application Contest
What's Your Application? The FUTEK Team is a big fan of visuals and charts as seen in the concept diagrams in their application page. Most of the images were provided by loyal customers wanting to give them a better understanding of how they use FUTEK sensors while other applications came from:... - April 08, 2010 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New Pressure Transmitter Booklet Features Capabilities in Energy, Oil, and Gas Industry
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released a ten page booklet outlining their pressure and position transmitter capabilities for the Energy, Oil and Gas Industry. - March 20, 2010 - American Sensor Technologies
High Accuracy Miniature Load Button Load Cell
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is proud to now offer their model LLB400, a Miniature Load Button Load Cell with improved overall accuracy. The load cell has a high accuracy with a deflection of 0.0015” nominal and an operating temperature of -60° F to 200° F. As an extra feature,... - February 26, 2010 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Micralyne One of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers Four Times Running
For the fourth year in a row Micralyne Inc., a world-leading independent MEMS technology company, has been named one of “Alberta’s Top 50 Employers” by Mediacorp Canada. - February 05, 2010 - Micralyne Inc.
Futek Offers New Submersible Miniature Load Cell
Futek has recently released their model LSB210, a Submersible Jr. S-Beam Load Cell used in applications where protection from liquids is required. Although the product was built for a diverse range of applications examples include fiber tension, medical bag weighing, and automated feedback control systems. - December 16, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Differential Pressure Sensor for Wet Media and Low Pressure Ranges
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) offers the new AST5100 Wet / Wet differential pressure sensor (also termed differential pressure transducer or transmitter) for differential pressure measurement ranges as low as 0 to 5 inches of water column (0 to 0.18 PSI) and up to 0 to 15 PSID. - December 09, 2009 - American Sensor Technologies
Pressure Sensor / Transducer with Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast Now Available on AST4000
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released its AST4000 pressure sensor, transducer and transmitter series to the OEM market with four-pin DT04 Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast electrical connection options. - November 21, 2009 - American Sensor Technologies
High Capacity Load Cell Offered with USB Output
The LSB600 S-Beam Load Cell is a high capacity tension and compression transducer with a wide capacity ranging from 10,000 lbs to 25,000 lbs. This new module is offered with USB output as an additional option. - November 19, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
SecureRF Co-Founder Named Fellow of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Dorian Goldfeld Inducted in 2009 Class of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences - November 02, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
SecureRF Opens Office at Connecticut Innovation’s CTech Incubator
SecureRF's new office at Connecticut Innovation’s CTech Incubator provides flexibility to grow technical and engineering staff. - October 19, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Robert E. Mansfield Jr. Joins SecureRF Board of Advisors
Brigadier General (USAF, Retired) Robert E. Mansfield Jr. to provide guidance to SecureRF on supply chain and military initiatives - October 12, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Futek Designs a Load Cell Fit for Outer Space
The project, designing a specialized sensor for NASA, originated at Harvard University where student Shelly L. Anna began its research. It later needed the help of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Dr. Gareth H. McKinley where they faced many difficulties reaching the NASA project requirements. - October 10, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
RFID Security Alliance Elects New Officers
RFIDSA Officers to Focus on Security and Privacy Issues - September 30, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Phase IV Engineering’s Innovation in Wireless Sensing Solutions Leads to Recognition
Phase IV Engineering, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of Wireless Sensing Solutions with expertise in passive RFID sensing and ultra-miniature, battery-free wireless sensor integration, today announced that it has been chosen by CSIA as one of the most innovative technology companies in Colorado and will showcase its cutting edge innovations during the Colorado Technology Association’s DEMOgala on October 8, 2009, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. - September 30, 2009 - Phase IV Engineering, Inc
Futek Offers Load Cell with No Risk Lifetime Warranty
FUTEK is announcing the launch of their new “No Risk Life Time Warranty” program starting September 1, 2009. Starting this month FUTEK will be offering a Life Time Warranty with their most sought out sensor, the LSB200 Miniature S-beam Load Cell on orders made on or after September 1st from stock. - September 18, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
American Sensor Technologies Releases New OEM Pressure Sensor Products Catalog
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. has released a new OEM Pressure Sensor Products Catalog. - September 09, 2009 - American Sensor Technologies
Micralyne and University of Alberta Partner to Expand Regional Nanotechnology Capability
Micralyne, a world-leading MEMS product developer and manufacturer, today announced it will be giving Alberta’s nanotechnology industry a “step up” by the end of August with the installation of a unique precision tool in its Edmonton facility. - September 03, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
SecureRF Wins Support from National Science Foundation to Develop Secure RFID Tags
Security Solutions on RFID Tags to Benefit Pharmaceutical and Other Industries. - August 26, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Miniature Column Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is offering their Miniature Column Load Cell with a USB output option. The LCA300 is a Compression Load Cell built for compact press applications. Similar to FUTEK’s larger column load cell models, the LCA300 may be used in press applications but on a smaller scale where space is limited. - July 31, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Micralyne Fiscal 2008/09 Results Highest Ever
Micralyne, a world leading MEMS foundry service provider, today announced revenue of C$30.6 million for fiscal 2009, an increase of 35% from the previous year’s revenue of $22.6 million. The company saw net income grow to the highest since inception, and profits as a percentage of revenue rose significantly. - July 25, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
In-Line Biomechanical Load Cell with USB Option
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology is offering their In-Line Load Cell with a USB output option. The LCM300 is a Tension and Compression built for Endurance, Press, or Inline applications. The LCM300 In-line Load Cell now available with USB Output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage easy to use and much more effective. - July 04, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
New High Capacity Load Cell
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has expanded their High Capacity Load Cell series by adding the LCA600 Load Cell to their product line. The LCA600 is now part of the FUTEK Load Cell series, expanding the high capacity load cell range. The LCA600 is offered from 100,000 lbs to 300,000 lbs. in capacity. For an even higher capacity range of up to 1million lbs. please see the LCA700 High Capacity Load Cell model. - June 03, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Micralyne Presents Gold-Tin Solder Bonding Process for Wafer-Level Packaging
Micralyne Inc., a growing MEMS and microfluidics foundry, announced today that Project Engineer, Mr. Dean Spicer, will be speaking next week at The 2009 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference (IITC) on Tuesday, June 2. - June 02, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
Field Adjustable Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Can Reduce Your Level Sensor Inventory
The Controls Division of SSI Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Configuration Kit. Easy Field Adjustments – The programmable features of the Acu-Trac® Smart 485 level sensor can be modified anywhere with this new configuration kit, a... - May 21, 2009 - SSI Technologies Inc
Miniature Titanium Pressure Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Introduces PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor with USB option Contact: John Vargas or John Schnell at info@futek.com FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates... - April 30, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Miniature Pressure Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Introduces PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor with USB option Contact: John Vargas or John Schnell at info@futek.com FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the PMP943 Miniature Pressure Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates... - April 30, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
SecureRF Proves Feasibility of Secure RFID Tags with National Science Foundation Grant - Security on RFID Tags Will Benefit Pharmaceutical and Other Industries
SecureRF Corporation announced that they have proven the feasibility of implementing strong security protocols that run on passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. SecureRF research was funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation... - April 30, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Is RFID Security a Cause for Concern? RFID Security Alliance Members to Discuss at 2009 RFID Journal Live!
Members of the RFID Security Alliance (RFIDSA) are participating in a presentation at the 2009 RFID Journal Live! conference titled “Is RFID Security a Cause for Concern?” The talk will be presented on April 27, 2009 at 2:30 pm as part of the preconference seminar, RFID for IT... - April 13, 2009 - SecureRF Corporation
Will WiMAX Markets be Constricted by Global Economic Conditions?
The emerging market for WiMAX technologies and services is in an early stage. WTRS examines key application use cases to find if they form a platform for continued growth despite current economic uncertainty - April 03, 2009 - West Technology Research Solutions, LLC
Tension & Compression Load Cell Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the LCB500 Tension & Compression Load Cell to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. The plug and play gives you power to monitor the output of the sensor and enjoy measurement and are less affected by noise, temperature variation or power supply requirement. - March 29, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Micralyne and SVTC Technologies to Collaborate on 8-Inch MEMS Development and Manufacturing
Micralyne Inc., a leading independent MEMS developer and manufacturer, has announced plans to collaborate with SVTC Technologies LLC, a leading independent MEMS and CMOS commercialization company, to develop and manufacture MEMS devices using 8-inch fabrication technology. - March 26, 2009 - Micralyne Inc.
New Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Level Transducer
The Controls Division of SSI Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce the release of Smart 485 – its newest entry in the Acu-Trac® product line. The Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Level Transducer is an economical level sensing solution for storage containers with depths up to 1.9 meters (76... - March 25, 2009 - SSI Technologies Inc
Pedal Force Load Cell Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the LAU220 Pedal Force Load Cell to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module, with USB output, eliminates the need for an analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment making usage that much easier. - February 27, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.