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SMIC and Fingerprint Cards Partner to Promote World's Smallest Swipe Sensor

Fingerprint Cards (hereinafter referred to as "FPC"), a leading provider of fingerprint sensors, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI and SEHK: 0981.HK), the la...

15 Feb 2011

InVisage Bags Funding to Mass Produce Quantum Dot-Based Image Sensors

Mobile World Congress -- InVisage Technologies, Inc. -- a Silicon Valley-based start-up that is revolutionizing the image sensor market -- today announced that it has received its series C round of venture funding, led by Intel Capital.

15 Feb 2011

New Tiny Implantable Sensor to Detect Signs of Heart Attacks

MIT researchers, working with Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cardiovascular Research Center, have now designed a tiny implant that can detect those signs, which could help doctors more rapidly determine whether a patient has had a heart attack.

14 Feb 2011

ASU Professor Honored for Significant Contributions in Nanotechnology

Arizona State University engineering professor Nongjian “NJ” Tao has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

From Arizona State University 11 Feb 2011

STMicroelectronics to Display Latest Sensor Innovations at Mobile World Congress

STMicroelectronics a world leader in the design and production of semiconductors for mobile and portable devices, will showcase its latest innovations at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 14-17, 2011.

From STMicroelectronics 11 Feb 2011

Scientists Enhance Raman Scattering Using Nanoparticles to Detect Chemical Threats

In asymmetric warfare, early detection and identification of trace level chemical and biological agents and explosive compounds is critical to rapid reaction, response, and survivability. While there are many methods ...

11 Feb 2011

CyberOptics Semiconductor Releases WaferSense Airborne Particle Sensor

After a year of beta testing and product analysis, CyberOptics Semiconductor, Inc. has released the WaferSense® Airborne Particle Sensor (APS) for wafer processing equipment to the semiconductor market.

11 Feb 2011

CardioMEMS Acts as Catalyst for Developing Next Generation Medical Devices in Georgia

CardioMEMS, a graduate of Georgia Tech's ATDC startup accelerator, is a rising star in the medical device industry.

From Georgia Institute of Technology 4 Feb 2011

STMicroelectronics Holds Top Position in MEMS Consumer Market

STMicroelectronics confirms its top position in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices for consumer and portable applications, according to market analyst iSuppli.

From STMicroelectronics 25 Jan 2011

United Microelectronics Produces Customer Sensor Products Using MEMS Technology

United Microelectronics Corporation ("UMC"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that the company has produced customer Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) sensor products, with volume production scheduled for this year.

From United Microelectronics Corporation 20 Jan 2011