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Mitsubishi Electric, Okayama University, and Osaka University develop magnetic particle imaging device capable of producing images of human brain
Mitsubishi Electric, Okayama University and Osaka University’s Graduate School of Engineering have developed a magnetic particle imaging device capable of sensitive imaging of magnetic particles in an area equivalent in size to that of the human brain, in a project supported by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). The device operates at…
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Canon announces a high-precision wafer alignment measurement device MS-001 in Japan
Canon announced today the launch in Japan of a high-precision wafer alignment measurement device for semiconductor lithography systems, the MS-001.To manufacture semiconductor devices, wafer deformation must be measured accurately in order to overlay and expose with high precision multiple layers of circuit patterns within a series of lithography systems. The Canon MS-001 allows the majority…
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Panasonic Develops New nanoe X Device that Generates 100 times more OH radicals than the conventional nanoe device
Panasonic today announced that through collaboration with Professor Emeritus Yoshio Higashiyama of Yamagata University, it has developed a new nanoe X device that generates 100 times more Hydroxyl(OH) radicals than the conventional nanoe device. As a result, the latest nanoe X device delivers increased effectiveness in air purification and deodorization in indoor spaces. People have…
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Easily find your belonging with Galaxy SmartTag/SmartTag+
Samsung today announced the official launch of Galaxy SmartTag+, available starting on April 16. Galaxy SmartTag+, the newest iteration of Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag, can be attached to everyday items, like a backpack or keychain, so they can be precisely and easily located through the SmartThings Find service on your Galaxy device. Galaxy SmartTag+ is equipped…
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Sony Announces Large Format CMOS Image Sensor with Global Shutter Function and Industry’s Highest Effective Pixel Count of 127.68 Megapixels
Sony announced today the upcoming release of a large format 56.73mm diagonal CMOS image sensor IMX661 for industrial equipment with a global shutter function. Sony CMOS image sensor IMX661, features a large optical size of 3.6-type (56.73mm diagonal), nearly 10 times larger than the common 1.1-type image sensor corresponded to the C mount lens for…
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Bosch Develops World’s Fastest PCR Test for SARS-CoV-2
Bosch has developed a new rapid test for its Vivalytic analysis device to detect the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. The test provides a reliable result in 39 minutes and is currently the fastest polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test worldwide. Bosch’s new rapid test is predestined for decentralized use in mobile test centers at freeway service stations or…
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NEC Develops Biometric Authentication Device to Identify People with Face Masks
NEC has developed a biometric authentication device that can recognize people even when they are wearing a face mask. The new device scans not only the faces of users, but also their irises for biometric information, which had been considered difficult to achieve. The rate of error is said to be less than one in…
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Dai Nippon Printing Develops Palm Sized Projector for Route Guidance, Projection Mapping
Dai Nippon Printing, Japan has developed a palm-sized lighting device that projects various patterns such as arrows, symbols, etc several meters away. The compact projector is expected to be used for evacuation guidance in public facilities, warning notice in factories, projection mapping for buildings, etc. DNP developed projector is capable of displaying high-resolution patterns by…
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Canon Developing an Innovative Photography Solution for Live Events
Canon today announced the development of a remote-control solution that will allow for operation of the Canon’s interchangeable-lens cameras. Remote operation of cameras has been growing in popularity among photo agencies and media outlets, as seen in today’s coverage of global sporting and news events. With that growth in mind, Canon is developing a powerful…