Earthquake damaged buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure may be evaluated more quickly for safety and response options following an event with new optical sensor technology and software ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army’s latest solicitation for low-cost, short-wave infrared laser sensors seeks essential capabilities to effectively sense and accurately assess threats across combat ...

Fig 1. The MEMS pressure sensor detects the tensile stress on a thin silicon membrane that changes the piezo-resistance of elements on the membrane’s surface. Fig 2. The MEMS sensor’s piezo-resistive ...

World-Beam QS30 Series LLP sensors feature a small, tightly collimated laser beam of 4 mm or less, allowing for precise sensing at ranges to 60 ft. LLPC sensors can detect targets smaller than the ...

TDK Corp. has unveiled several new sensor, laser, and microphone products at CES 2021. Three of the most advanced products announced include the TCE-11101 MEMS-based carbon dioxide (CO 2) gas sensor ...

Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? “Our ...

Machine control systems that use laser technology are well known in concert with high-production equipment such as large dozers, motor graders, and excavators, but are a bit lesser known when it comes ...

Despite their prevalent use in patient treatment, to many, using lasers as surgical tools can seem like something out of science fiction. However, laser-assisted surgery is now a reality and marks a ...

Environmental sensors are a step closer to simultaneously sniffing out multiple gases that could indicate disease or pollution. Researchers combined laser writing and responsive sensor technologies to ...