http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil Sensors Military Defense Aerospace 2008-05-13T10:56:23Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Awarded-1-Million-Contract-by-Macawber-Be/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516327?ref=25 The technology company will provide controller and HMI systems to the material-handling facilities in India to address the region's need for pollution control and energy conservation. 2008-05-12T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/202008/516327null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Transnet-Freight-Rail-Deploys-Situation-Management/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516328?ref=25 The South African passenger and freight company purchased the multi-million-dollar Orsus Situator installation to enhance its safety, security, and emergency-response infrastructure. 2008-05-12T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/202008/516328null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/FLIR-Introduces-Low-Cost-Thermal-Imaging-Camera/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516037?ref=25 The system is targeted at emerging thermography markets. 2008-05-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/516037null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Wireless-Sensor-NetworksmdashSolutions-and-Market-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516035?ref=25 The Research and Markets study reports on current trends and the future prospects of the technology that promises to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the physical environment. 2008-05-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/516035null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Firms-Announce-Breakthrough-in-the-Manufacture-of-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/516033?ref=25 Sunovia and EPIR have discovered a method to rapidly produce the material, which will greatly reduce the cost of high-efficiency solar cells and night-vision detectors and cameras. 2008-05-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/516033null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Arch-Rock-and-Cisco-Chair-New-Internet-Engineering/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515682?ref=25 The group has been chartered to bring interoperable IP routing to low-power wireless networks used to connect large numbers of sensors and other embedded assets. 2008-05-08T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/515682null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Augusta-Systems-Releases-EdgeFrontier-40/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515419?ref=25 The middleware enables the creation and management of intelligent enterprise networks, featuring data from sensors and other edge assets. The enhancements in the software's latest version include additional data-integration options and more robust event-processing capabilities. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/515419null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/New-Cell-Based-Sensors-Sniff-Out-Danger/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/515418?ref=25 Researchers from the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering are collaborating on the development of sensors-on-a-chip technology that incorporates the sensory capabilities of biological cells. The new sensing devices are to be used to detect a wide variety of harmful substances, from explosive materials to biological pathogens. 2008-05-07T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/515418null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ADI-Introduces-High-Bandwidth-Mems-Based-Vibration/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514644?ref=25 The ADXL001 provides reliable, continuous system-performance monitoring without interrupting normal operation of the equipment and meets the cost criteria of industrial applications. 2008-05-05T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/192008/514644null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Streetlight-Grid-Turned-into-Back-Haul-Network/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514131?ref=25 The ZigBee-enabled BrownBetty system uses a mesh network with nodes placed on existing streetlight infrastructure to create a backhaul communication network. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/514131null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Worldrsquos-Smallest-Java-Based-Computers-to-Debut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/514132?ref=25 Sentilla's Perk Kit pervasive computing kit allows developers to create Java applications for tiny wireless computers used for low-power, large-scale wireless networks. 2008-05-02T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/514132null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/USGS-Collects-Data-to-Aid-Afghanistan-Reconstructi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513948?ref=25 Scientists from the USGS conducted an airborne survey of the country to provide natural resource and hazard identification. 2008-05-01T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/513948null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Augusta-Systems-Technologies-Power-Smart-Grid-Proj/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513012?ref=25 Allegheny Power uses new, intelligent communications and control network to enable the next generation of electric utility systems. 2008-04-29T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/513012null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Avnet-Memec-austriamicrosystems-Ink-Distribution-P/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513010?ref=25 Under the agreement, Avnet Memec will provide distribution of austriamicrosystems' products in North America. 2008-04-29T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/513010null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ICx-Technologies-Awarded-49-Million-RampD-Contract/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/513011?ref=25 Company will finish prototype development for system to rapidly detect and identify bioterrorism threats under the Department of Homeland Security's "Detect to Protect" Project. 2008-04-29T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/513011null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Fiennes-to-Carry-Personal-Locator-Beacon-to-Everes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512749?ref=25 Sir Ranulph Fiennes will carry one of Digital Angel's McMurdo Personal Locator Beacons on his climb of Mt. Everest. 2008-04-28T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/182008/512749null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/NASA-Ames-Partners-with-m2mi-for-Small-Satellites/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/512397?ref=25 Large numbers of the very small satellites (nanosats) will be placed into low Earth orbit to provide a new telecommunications and networking system. 2008-04-25T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/512397null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Luna-Awarded-Shape-Sensing-in-Underwater-Arrays/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511912?ref=25 Luna Works with Office of Naval Research in "DADS" sensor array enhancement. 2008-04-23T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511912null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Foundry-Networks-Joins-the-Interop-Vendor-Alliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511909?ref=25 Collaboration promotes stronger relationship with Microsoft and Alliance members to simplify interoperability and enhance ROI with customers implementing Microsoft and Foundry systems. 2008-04-23T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511909null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ST-to-Highlight-Sensor-Wireless-Convergence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511910?ref=25 STMicroelectronics' booth demonstrations and conference presentation at M2M Forum 2008 will emphasize enablers for the Internet of Things. 2008-04-23T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511910null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Fortress-to-Aid-Development-of-Ad-Hoc-Wireless-Net/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511728?ref=25 Company to Partner With Naval Sea Systems Command on $1.4 Million Grant Program to develop a prototype mobile ad hoc wireless network. 2008-04-22T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511728null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Omnitrol-Croop-LaFrance-Partner-for-Tracking/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511408?ref=25 The two companies have announced a partnership to provide RFID-based tracking solutions for aerospace and defense industries. 2008-04-21T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511408null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Omnitrol-Adds-IBM-RFID-Software-to-Work-In-Process/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510999?ref=25 The solution integrates data from sensors, RFID readers, mobile handheld devices, and other shop floor equipment to improve monitoring of the supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, shipping, and delivery of products. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510999null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Savi-Launches-SmartChain-50/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511001?ref=25 The platform's services-oriented architecture helps unify software systems in a common environment to enhance supply chain management. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/511001null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ThingMagic-and-InnerWireless-Announce-Strategic-Pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511000?ref=25 The alliance will develop active/passive RFID systems that leverage standards-based technologies for unified asset visibility and document management. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/511000null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Rajant-Announces-New-High-Performance-Mesh-System/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510682?ref=25 The portable BreadCrumb LX delivers high bandwidth and resiliency for critical applications through a dual-radio architecture that uses both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz unlicensed frequency bands. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510682null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Sybase-iAnywhere-Updates-RFID-and-Sensor-Computing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510684?ref=25 RFID Anywhere 3.5 includes updated developer tool support, connectors for more devices, and enhanced mobility features. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510684null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ISSYS-Awarded-Microtube-and-Microfluidic-Device-Pa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510683?ref=25 The utility patent describes a new method of forming micromachined tubes to produce Coriolis mass flowmeters, density and chemical concentration sensors, drug infusion systems, and fuel-cell concentration sensors. 2008-04-17T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510683null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Announces-QuickPanel-View-Integrated-Comm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510459?ref=25 Enhancements allow greater connectivity with a broader array of devices, bridging the gap between the enterprise and the plant floor. 2008-04-16T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510459null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Security-Announces-Interoperability-Initiative/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510183?ref=25 The effort will focus on the development of an open security communications protocol and the promotion of technology integration. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510183null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Cognex-Expands-Manufacturing-and-Distribution-Cent/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510184?ref=25 The facility in Cork, Ireland, will be the center for shipping products to customers in Europe, Asia, and Japan, and help the company to be more responsive to its international customers, distributors, and partners. 2008-04-15T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510184null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/TI-Introduces-24-GHz-ZigBee-Wireless-Network-Proce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510003?ref=25 The device simplifies ZigBee design and reduces time to market by separating the application code from the networking component of the systems. 2008-04-14T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/162008/510003null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Closes-Loop-Between-Production-and-Mainte/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509658?ref=25 The Proficy Maintenance Gateway improves asset reliability by reducing failure rates and increasing production uptime. 2008-04-11T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509658null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Ball-Aerospace-Satellite-Begins-Eleventh-Year-on-O/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509354?ref=25 The GFO spacecraft's mission data has greatly enhanced knowledge of ocean circulation, wave height, and sea and glacier ice. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509354null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/FLIR-Acquires-Ifara-Tecnologias/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509352?ref=25 The transaction adds Ifara's middleware sensor platform, known as Nexus, to FLIR's portfolio. The turnkey solution offers connectivity and integrated control of a variety of sensors. 2008-04-10T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509352null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Powering-Wireless-Sensor-Systems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509197?ref=25 Research and Markets reports on energy harvesting, micro batteries, and power management integrated circuits. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509197null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Sensors-Conference-Explores-Cutting-Edge-Trends-an/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509198?ref=25 James McLurkin, MIT roboticist, inventor, and researcher, will present the keynote address, titled "Engineering Creativity: Exercises for the Right Brain." 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509198null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Axcess-Introduces-Smart-Wireless-Sticker/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509199?ref=25 The Dot-based wireless device provides automatic item identification, location, data logging, and condition sensing for items up to a 1000 ft. away. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/509199null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Avago-Offers-Ultra-Small-FETs-for-Wireless-Applica/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508470?ref=25 The field effect transistors leverage innovative chip-scale packaging to reduce the size of the device, delivering high-frequency operation and superior thermal dissipation. 2008-04-08T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/508470null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Launches-Proficy-HMISCADA-CIMPLICITY-75/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/508148?ref=25 The client/server-based visualization and control solution provides a reliable data foundation for manufacturing and process environments. 2008-04-07T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/152008/508148null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Worldwide-Ultra-Low-Power-Market-Research/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507782?ref=25 ULP Market is projected to reach over 200 million units by 2010 according to the report 'Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs.' 2008-04-04T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507782null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Releases-Next-Generation-RH-and-Temperature-Sen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507783?ref=25 The ChipCap provides a simpler, lower cost integrated relative humidity and temperature solution for HVAC, automotive, medical and appliance industries. 2008-04-04T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507783null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/InHand-Develops-Atom-based-Small-Embedded-System/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507599?ref=25 The new Intel Atom processor-based platform opens up the world of possibilities for handheld battery operable devices built with InHand systems. 2008-04-03T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507599null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/31-Million-SatCom-Order-for-Comtech-Telecommunicat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507600?ref=25 The U.S. Army's satellite communication equipment order will use Comtech Telecommunications' enhancement proxies to improve TCP transmissions over satellite links. 2008-04-03T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507600null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/InterSense-Motion-Tracking-Used-in-Cyberpsychology/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507254?ref=25 Université du Québec en Outaouais has installed InterSense's IS-900 wireless motion tracking system into its Psyche six-sided immersive display used for virtual reality based therapeutic research. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507254null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Cisco-Integrates-Augusta-Systems-Technologies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507253?ref=25 Augusta Systems technologies intelligently integrate sensor and system data into the Cisco Open Platform for Safety and Security; Cisco platform improves communication and collaboration for government agencies to protect assets, employees, and citizens. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507253null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/BAE-Systems-to-Implement-Micromemrsquos-Patented-T/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507252?ref=25 Company will integrate Micromem's nanosensor technology into its military platforms and products to enhance magnetometers and over-the-horizon threat detection systems. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507252null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Feature+Articles/Linear-Avalanche-Photodiodes-Enable-Single-Photon-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511425?ref=25 Single photons are elementary particles that are arguably the most tangible, yet some of the most difficult to detect and characterize as single entities. Techniques to count single photons require optical detectors with linear operation, high gain, wide bandwidth and low noise. This article will describe a variety of approaches to detect and count single photons, the key measurement metrics, and potential applications of single photon sensors. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/172008/511425null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Intelligent-Platforms-Acquires-MOST/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507031?ref=25 Acquisition of MTL Open Systems Technology (MOST) product lines increases GE Fanuc's process market offerings with MTL's safety-related I/O and controllers. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507031null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ANSYS-To-Acquire-Ansoft/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507032?ref=25 Acquisition broadens capabilities as a global innovator of simulation software. 2008-04-01T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/507032null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/SME-Launches-Lean-Registry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/506583?ref=25 First-of-its-kind social network connects lean practitioners throughout the world. 2008-03-31T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/142008/506583null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Analysis-of-MEMS-Test-Equipment-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505919?ref=25 According to research by Frost & Sullivan, the MEMS test equipment market is responding to need for low-cost products and end-user education. 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/132008/505919null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Pratt-amp-Whitney-Establishes-University-Partnersh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505920?ref=25 The engineering partnerships will focus on design, development of state-of-the-art gas turbine propulsion systems. 2008-03-27T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/132008/505920null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/u-blox-GPS-Powers-LandAirSea-Miniature-GSM-Based-T/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505525?ref=25 The 8100G offers GSM network operability in addition to GPS for real-time vehicle tracking. 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/132008/505525null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Sunovia-and-EPIR-Announce-CRADA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504836?ref=25 The cooperative research and development contract between the two companies and the Army Research Laboratory and BAE Systems calls for the development of advanced IR technologies that are essential to the united states night vision surveillance capabilities. 2008-03-24T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/132008/504836null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/New-Cypress-CapSense-Express-Touch-Sensing-Solutio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504835?ref=25 New PSoC-based solution adds to industry's broadest offering from touch sensing leader; enables industry's easiest and fastest button and slider replacement in any system. 2008-03-24T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/132008/504835null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/MISTRAS-Group-Inc-Acquires-Integrated-Technologies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504428?ref=25 Acquisition adds iTi's NDT and condition assessment expertise for both nuclear and non-nuclear applications to the group's existing NDT portfolio. 2008-03-20T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/122008/504428null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Next-Generation-of-Entrepreneurs-Introduced/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504429?ref=25 The National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) to showcase collegiate invention teams in Dallas, TX, at March Madness for the Mind. 2008-03-20T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/122008/504429null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Portable-USB-Module-for-Sound-Vibration-DA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503799?ref=25 Data Translation's DT9837A USB DA module is designed for sound and vibration analysis, providing four 24-bit IEPE sensor inputs and synchronized tachometer input in a palm-sized unit. 2008-03-18T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/122008/503799null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Ball-Aerospace-Receives-2008-Herschel-Award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503514?ref=25 The company's Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory received the award for its characterization of IR detectors and focal plane arrays. 2008-03-17T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/122008/503514null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/CTS-Announces-Acquisition-of-Orion-Manufacturing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503150?ref=25 The merger broadens CTS' customer base in targeted markets. 2008-03-14T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/112008/503150null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/New-Market-Research-on-Thin-Film-and-Printed-Batte/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502798?ref=25 NanoMarkets has released a white paper that discusses the value propositions emerging from this technology and examines applications in a number of areas, such as sensors, RFID tags, smart packaging, medical devices, and smartcards. 2008-03-13T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/112008/502798null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Synapse-Announces-Next-Generation-Wireless-Network/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502469?ref=25 The new devices will provide users with instant-on wireless mesh networks. Users can add their own intelligence to wireless nodes without programming skills. 2008-03-12T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/112008/502469null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/CX2-Announces-Consulting-Agreement-with-GEOCommand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501771?ref=25 The two companies have partnered to develop software that uses CX2's wireless narrowband network and data modems to integrate weather, radiation, chemical, and biological sensor data with GEOCommand's Dynamic Server technology. 2008-03-10T04:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/112008/501771null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/SYS-Awarded-297-Million-Contract-by-Navy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/501266?ref=25 The agreement expands the technical support provided by the company to the Human System Integration Initiative being conducted at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston. 2008-03-07T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/501266null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Ball-Aerospace-Awarded-42-Million-for-Laser-Resear/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500915?ref=25 Under a five-year Air Force contract, the company will conduct analytical modeling and experimental studies to predict the effects of lasers on missiles. 2008-03-06T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/500915null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/FreeLinc-Joins-Warfighter-Systems-Development-Netw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500916?ref=25 The company will introduce its secure wireless capabilities, based on its patented Near-Field Magnetic Induction technology, to members and supporters in the military and government. 2008-03-06T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/500916null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Army-Extends-Data-Warehouse-for-Conditioned-Based-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500620?ref=25 The system is now operational in the Logistics Support Activity organization, supporting the service's transition from reactive, fault-based maintenance to a predictive and reliability-centered approach. 2008-03-05T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/500620null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Pixim-Powered-Cameras-Protect-Australiarsquos-Port/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500619?ref=25 Patrick teams with One Security to install an all-digital port-security system based on Pixim Digital Pixel System technology. 2008-03-05T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/500619null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Stevens-Institute-to-Lead-Research-Effort-on-Port-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/500309?ref=25 The Department of Homeland Security has selected the institute and the University of Hawaii to co-lead a new center of excellence to develop ways to strengthen maritime domain awareness and safeguard populations and properties. 2008-03-04T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/500309null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/IBI-and-SecureTeq-Partner-on-Biodefense-Security-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/499944?ref=25 The alliance will integrate and commercialize CBRNE threat-detection technologies for facility and infrastructure protection. 2008-03-03T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/102008/499944null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Datastick-Ships-Smartphone-based-Spectrum-Analyzer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/499209?ref=25 The VSA-2215, designed for predictive maintenance and machine diagnostics, is a handheld vibration analyzer with integrated Internet-enabled smartphone in a single instrument. 2008-02-29T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/092008/499209null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Active-RFID-Market-Set-to-Grow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494957?ref=25 Active RFID will rise from 12.7% of the total RFID market this year to 26.3% in 2017, meaning a huge $7.07 billion market states latest report. 2008-02-27T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/092008/494957null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Ball-Aerospace-Completes-Ozone-Mapping-Suite-Miles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494956?ref=25 Risk-reduction testing of its ozone mapping and profiler sensor suite is a major step toward validating the design, which will fly aboard the NPOESS environmental satellite system. 2008-02-27T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/092008/494956null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/QinetiQ-Selects-Aonix-PERC-for-Taranis-UAV/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494858?ref=25 The PERC Ultra virtual machine will run the UAV's complex decision-making and optimization algorithms, using embedded, real-time Java code. 2008-02-26T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/092008/494858null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Fanuc-Announces-ICS-1554-Digital-Receiver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/494862?ref=25 GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms new PMC-format module provides 16-bit A/D conversion at up to 160 MHz sampling frequency, ideal for software-defined radio. 2008-02-26T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/092008/494862null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Pushing-Low-Cost-Sensors-to-Market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493861?ref=25 NanoMarkets issues white paper predicts interest in ability to print large sensor arrays on flexible substrates for automotive, military, aerospace, and medical industries. 2008-02-22T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/493861null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Smiths-Detection-to-Supply-AMTRAK-with-Detection-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493436?ref=25 Sophisticated SABRE 4000s to enable AMTRAK to rapidly and nonintrusively screen both passengers and carry-on baggage for explosives at train stations and on trains. 2008-02-21T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/493436null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/NASA-Taps-INPROX-to-Develop-Advanced-Sensor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493437?ref=25 INPROX Technology signs Space Act Agreement with NASA to develop silicon-carbide-based position sensors. 2008-02-21T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/493437null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Material-Technologies-Smith-Emery-Team-Up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/493433?ref=25 The strategic alignment between the two companies gives Smith Emery access to MATECH's electrochemical fatigue sensor system; MATECH gains access to Smith Emery's testing and inspection expertise. 2008-02-21T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/493433null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Telvent-to-Install-SCADA-System-for-Abu-Dhabi-Mari/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492912?ref=25 The project, valued at more than 18 million euros, will involve the installation of Telvent's SCADA system at the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company's control centers. 2008-02-20T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/492912null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Enhanced-HD-CMOS-Image-Sensor-for-Industrial-Apps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492913?ref=25 Thomson's 9211 provides HDTV screen resolution and is targeted to machine vision, medical imaging, and high-end video surveillance applications. 2008-02-20T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/492913null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Jasper-Wireless-Helps-Minteos-Safeguard-the-Enviro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492604?ref=25 Service platform to provide quick and reliable global communications for groundbreaking natural hazard detection systems. 2008-02-19T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/492604null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Goodrich-Launches-New-lsquoISR-Systemsrsquo-Busine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492365?ref=25 New organization to focus on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, structured to leverage advanced technology. 2008-02-18T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/492365null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Freescale-Reaches-Powertrain-Milestone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492366?ref=25 Company ships more than 100 million power architecture controllers for advanced powertrain management. 2008-02-18T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/082008/492366null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/AIM-Resources-Hires-Geotech-to-Conduct-Airborne-VT/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492163?ref=25 The Canada-based firm will do a helicopter-borne electromagnetic and magnetic survey of mine lease areas in Burkina Faso, West Africa. 2008-02-15T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/492163null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/GE-Sensors-Help-Control-Ventilation-in-Schools/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/491841?ref=25 The company has launched a Web page that offers studies on ventilation and resources to calculate expected benefits and savings. 2008-02-14T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/491841null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Quallion-Presented-with-2007-Award-for-Technology-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/491842?ref=25 In the presentation, Frost & Sullivan recognized the company's novel Li-ion battery solid-polymer electrolyte technology. 2008-02-14T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/491842null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/AMETEK-Acquires-Newage-Testing-Instruments/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/491689?ref=25 The hardness-testing equipment and technology provided by the acquisition complements AMETEK's growing product line of materials-testing technology. 2008-02-13T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/491689null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Corning-Extends-Fusion-Process-to-Touch-Screen-App/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490864?ref=25 Scratch-resistant Gorilla glass provides an ultra-durable screen for handheld devices without compromising image quality. 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/490864null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/ViaLogyrsquos-SPM-Approved-by-National-Incident-Ma/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490863?ref=25 The Sensor Policy Manager is sensor agnostic and can quickly create communications among a wide variety of sensors. In safety, security, and emergency-response applications, it enables all sensors involved to integrate information and prioritize alerts. 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/490863null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/NASArsquos-Shuttle-iAtlantisi-Begins-Mission-to-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/490865?ref=25 During the flight, the shuttle crew will install the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory on the station. 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/490865null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Global-General-and-SmartWear-Begin-Merger-Process/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/489970?ref=25 By signing a letter of intent, the two companies set a course that could lead to SmartWear becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Global General, bringing with it scalable, proprietary RFID-, GPS-, and biometric-based security products and services. 2008-02-07T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/062008/489970null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/MIT-and-Texas-Instruments-Develop-Energy-Efficient/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/489726?ref=25 The research could lead to longer-lasting, self-charging cell phones, medical electronics, sensors, and wireless devices. 2008-02-06T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/062008/489726null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Personal-Robotics-Component-Revenue-to-Reach-12-Bi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/489237?ref=25 ABI Research expects the number of major components used in this application—such as processors, microcontrollers, sensors, and servos—will increase significantly over the next few years, which will result in dramatically lower prices. 2008-02-05T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/062008/489237null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Kurz-Kasch-Acquires-Macon-Electric-Coil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488984?ref=25 The acquisition will help Kurz-Kasch build a robust, industry-leading platform in the electromagnetic and coil-winding sector and expand its presence in China. 2008-02-04T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/062008/488984null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Wireless-Vibration-Sensor-to-Facilitate-CBM/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488637?ref=25 MachineTalker's product will read, process signals from up to 6 sensors and communicate data into a wireless mesh network. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/052008/488637null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Feature+Articles/Market-Prospects-for-Position-Sensors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/487989?ref=25 The proportion of industry sales varies widely among sensing technologies, with proximity sensors taking the largest market share. While the smallest share belongs to linear displacement devices, this category is forecast to experience the highest growth. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/052008/487989null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Feature+Articles/Threersquos-a-Crowd-for-Instrumentation-Amplifiers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/491060?ref=25 By using an indirect current-feedback topology, instrumentation amplifiers can avoid some of the pitfalls inherent in using three op amp instrumentation amplifiers powered from single supply voltages. 2008-02-01T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/072008/491060null HTML http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/Military%2FHomeland+Sec.%2FAerospace+News/Digi-Extends-High-Speed-3G-Cellular-Router-Product/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488237?ref=25 The Digi Connect WAN 3G targets simple Ethernet to high-speed cellular requirements. 2008-01-31T05:00:00Z http://mil.sensorsmag.com/sensorsmil/data/articlestandard/sensorsmil/052008/488237null HTML