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Inspired by Hercules Beetles, Researchers Devise Humidity Sensor

The humidity-sensitive colorimetric sensor is 10,000 times faster than traditional optical sensors.

April 20, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

The Potential of “Smart Roads:” Integrated Roadways Reimagines Infrastructure

Combining technology with pavement, Integrated Roadways dreams of a future where roads are intelligent. Learn more through AAC's interview with its CEO, Tim Sylvester.

March 08, 2022 by Jake Hertz

The Head and the Heart: UC San Diego Engineers Devise Neural and Cardiac Sensors

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

February 05, 2022 by Ikimi .O

Unpacking the “First Molecular Electronics Chip” from Roswell Biotechnologies

Roswell Biotechnologies recently published research on the "first molecular electronics chip." How has the company alleged to digitize biology?

February 01, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Women in Tech Are Moving the Needle at Brooklyn-based Tech Lab

While women are certainly a minority among hardware designers, their leadership and design feats are driving innovation and expanding the talent pool of engineers.

January 25, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Researchers Kick 3D Printing Trend up a Notch With Self-charging Medical Wearable

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

November 12, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

NIST Hopes to Blast Off With Latest Research and Projects on Space Sensors

Electronic advancements are not limited to Earth applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strives to leverage its sensor technology and research to push its sensors into space.

November 11, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

ROHM’s Waterproof Barometric Pressure Sensor Is More Than a Weather Forecaster

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

November 10, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

New Ag-tech Changes the Landscape of Smart Farming

In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming, and smart farming.

November 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

October 14, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Sony’s Image Sensor Roundup: Automation, Auto LiDAR, AI, and More

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.

September 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Flying Microchip Takes Inspiration From Wind-dispersed Seeds

The researchers at Northwestern University say they have created the smallest man-made flying structures.

September 29, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Pushing the Life of Asset Tracking Tags From One to Five Years

While asset tags are a critical puzzle piece to Industry 4.0, these devices are plagued by short battery life. Now, onsemi has literally stretched the lifespan limits—to five years.

September 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz

“MicroRTD” Temperature Sensor Enters Pilot Testing

Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices, lab-on-a-chip, and even EV charging.

September 09, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Wearable Sensors Monitor Biometrics Underwater—and in Deep Tissue

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

August 29, 2021 by Ikimi .O

From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?

July 15, 2021 by Rushi Patel

Taoglas Ramps Up IoT Time-to-market with EDGE SoM Portfolio

Taoglas has released a new SoM platform for IoT systems. What is this platform exactly, and how does it claim to speed up IoT time-to-market by 80%?

July 14, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

From Safety to Design Simplification: IoT Design Takes Another Leap Forward

Recently IoT has been at the forefront of everyone's mind, especially for Renesas, Silicon Labs, and Nordic Semiconductor. What IoT innovations have they come up with lately?

July 09, 2021 by Jake Hertz

A Match Made in Heaven: Intel and Semtech Aim for Consumer LiDAR

Intel and Semtech join forces to help develop better consumer LiDAR hardware. Could this collaboration be the push LiDAR needs?

May 21, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Public Design Competitions Accelerate Open Innovation for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Government actors around the globe continue a trend of challenging public-sector innovators to accelerate the development of various technologies, including a recent surge in interest in autonomous underwater vehicles

May 01, 2021 by Lianne Frith