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Finally—A Really Green Sensor!
Living near Portland Oregon, the new self-proclaimed Green Capital of America, one hears a lot about how the new environmentalism is going to save the planet, the economy, and our immortal souls—all at the same time. Our homes will be powered by clean renewable energy, we will all be driving electric or bio-fueled cars, and everything we buy will be made from recycled, eco-friendly materials. The only thing standing between our evil unsustainable present and this future eco-topia are a few minor technological breakthroughs. And more studies, followed by punitive laws, and barrels of pork from the public coffers to make it all to happen. continued

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AWARDS

Optiphase Wins $1.1 Million NIST Award
The company has been selected to participate in the agency's Technology Innovation Program. It will develop a fiber optic system that breaks resolution barriers of structural monitoring sensors to be used to maintain the nation's public infrastructure. continued

University of Maryland Startups Receive Funding from SAIC
As part of the Mtech VentureAccelerator Program, Resensys and FlexEl have been awarded $25,000 grants for self-powered structure sensors and new battery technology. continued

Vernier Wins Worlddidac Award for Innovation in Technology
An international jury of education experts presented the prize to Vernier's LabQuest, a handheld device that allows students to collect data from more than 50 sensors and view the information as a meter, data table, or graph on the color graphic display. continued

ACQUISITIONS & CONTRACTS

Sierra Army Depot Deploys Savi Asset Management System
The system leverages Savi's SmartChain Enterprise Platform and Asset Management Application, which improve efficiency by enabling personnel to reduce hours spent searching for containers, supplies, and inventory as they move on, through, and off the facility. continued

GLGT Grants Exclusive License to Startanja
According to the agreement, Startanja will acquire GLGT's entire technology portfolio and produce and market its security solutions, using GLGT's Hong Kong production facilities. continued

PCTS and CenTrak Integrate Patient and Asset Tracking Solutions
The collaboration will combine integrated workflow automation solutions for healthcare facilities. continued

NEW TECHNOLOGIES and products

Onset Goes Wireless for Outdoor Environmental Monitoring
The new HOBOnode sensors can transmit high-accuracy air temperature and soil moisture data several miles and are well suited for agricultural research, crop management, and ecology studies. continued

Augusta Systems Relaunches Core Technologies
As a result of this process, the company's configurable technology platforms will be rebranded under the EdgeFrontier product line. continued

Victhom Completes Phase 2 of Apnea Therapy Development
The company has announced the filing of a new patent application relating to a method and device for the detection, identification, and treatment of the respiratory disorder, using its neuromodulation platform, and disclosed the preliminary results from its preclinical studies. continued

LS Research and Ember Launch Rate$aver
The ZigBee Smart Energy–certified and FCC/IC-approved in-home display monitors energy usage and serves as a wireless communications portal between utility companies and their customers. continued

PAIRINGS & PARTNERSHIPS

InstallerNet and IMS Partner on Nationwide Program
The two companies will offer fully installed mobile media, telematics, and safety products in the U.S. market. continued