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TU Darmstadt Scientists Develop NanoSensor to Detect Explosives

Researchers at TU Darmstadt have collaborated with RhineMain Polytechnic to develop a nanosensor that detects very slight traces of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). PETN is a highly-explosive chemical substance which terrorists have used for blasting commercial aircraft.

28 Jul 2011

Maxim Acquires SensorDynamics to Develop MEMS-based Sensors

Maxim declared the acquisition of SensorDynamics, a company that offers proprietary microelectromechanical (MEMS) and sensor solutions. This acquisition enables Maxim to expand its operations in high-end consumer and automotive markets.

20 Jul 2011

Baolab to Manufacture Nanoscale MEMS Using High-Volume CMOS Lines

Baolab Microsystems has developed a CMOS Lorentz force MEMS sensor of high-purity, which ensures that its 3D Digital NanoCompass meets performance standards for power consumption, sensitivity and package size, but at a considerably low cost. Another unique feature is that the equipment auto-calibrates to deliver high accuracy.

6 Jul 2011

Nanosized Sensors for Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), George Mason University and the University of Maryland has made nano-sized sensors that detect volatile organic compounds - harmful pollutants released from paints, cleaners, pesticides and other products

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 21 Jun 2011

Moortec Semiconductor Collaborate with Synopsys to Design IP for Nanometer Nodes

Synopsys, a company that offers software solutions and IP to design, verify and manufacture semiconductor devices, declared that Moortec Semiconductor, a provider of semiconductor integrated circuits and mixed-signal IP, has readily taped out its analog IP on 28HP and 40LP processes from TSMC.

From Synopsys, Inc. 15 Jun 2011