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Nikon announces world’s first multi-turn external battery-free absolute encoder MAR-M700MFA with an all-solid-state battery
Nikon today announce the release of the MAR-M700MFA, the world’s first multi-turn external battery-free absolute encoder to use an all-solid-state battery. An absolute encoder is a type of sensor device used commonly in industrial robots on automobile manufacturing lines, machine tools, and many other applications. Its purpose is to detect absolute values for robot-arm rotational…
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LG announces its first IPS Black diagnostic monitor for exceptional image quality
LG is revolutionizing the medical imaging field with the launch of its latest innovation, the 32HQ713D 31.5-inch IPS Black diagnostic monitor. Designed to provide exceptional image quality and user convenience, this monitor is equipped with groundbreaking IPS Black technology, delivering sharp, clear images with vibrant colors and an impressive 2,000:1 contrast ratio. Thanks to IPS…
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Canon developing world’s first ultra-high-sensitivity ILC equipped with SPAD sensor featuring the world’s highest pixel count of 3.2 megapixels
Canon announced today that it is developing the MS-500, the world’s first ultra-high-sensitivity interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) equipped with a 1.0-inch Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor featuring the world’s highest pixel count of 3.2 megapixels. The camera leverages the special characteristics of SPAD sensors to achieve superb low-light performance while also utilizing broadcast lenses that…
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Sony Semiconductor Solutions Announces SPAD Depth Sensor for Smartphones with High-Accuracy Distance Measurement Performance
Sony Semiconductor Solutions today announced the upcoming release of the IMX611, a direct time-of-flight (dToF) SPAD depth sensor for smartphones that delivers the industry’s highest photon detection efficiency. The Sony bIMX611 has a photon detection efficiency of 28%, the highest in the industry, thanks to its proprietary single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) pixel structure. This reduces…
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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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Mitsubishi Electric to Ship Samples of new Thermal-diode Infrared Sensor Capable of Measuring Temperatures up to 200°C
Mitsubishi Electric will begin shipping samples of a new thermal sensor capable of measurements up to 200°C on February 1, 2023. Mitsubishi Electric’s existing MelDIR, launched in 2019, measures temperatures from -5°C to 60°C for applications including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), security, people counting, and smart buildings. The new MelDIR -MIR8060B3 uses advanced…
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Razer announces its most advanced mouse to date – the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
Razer today announced a next-gen customizable wireless gaming mouse built for performance and complete customizability, the Basilisk V3 Pro. Powered by Razer Chroma RGB, the Basilisk V3 Pro features 13-Zone Chroma Lighting with Full Underglow, giving gamers the ability to customize each zone from over 16.8 million colors and countless lighting effects, while experiencing greater…
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Fujitsu develops new technology for accurately estimating postures of the human body from point cloud data using millimeter-wave sensor
Fujitsu today announced the successful development of a new technology that accurately estimate postures of the human body from coarse-grained point cloud data obtained with a common 79 GHz millimeter-wave sensor compliant with the Radio Law of Japan. The technology leverages an AI model for highly accurate estimations of postures of the human body and…
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Mitsubishi Electric Develops World’s First Laser Communication Terminal Integrating Space Optical Communication and Spatial Acquisition
Mitsubishi Electric announced today that it has developed the prototype of what is believed to be the world’s first optical receiver for use in laser communication terminals (LCTs), that integrates space optical communication using laser beams and a function to detect the direction of received beams in the 1.5-μm band, a general-purpose band used for…
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Murata announces highly accurate three-in-one soil sensor for data-driven sustainable agriculture
Murata today announced a highly accurate three-in-one soil sensor for data-driven sustainable agriculture. By simultaneously monitoring the electrical conductivity (EC), water content and temperature of the soil, the sensor enables farmers to maximize the yield and quality of crops while minimizing resources such as water and fertilizers. Knowing the water content of the soil enables…
