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The number of sensors being deployed is increasing exponentially across a wide array of industries and applications. Getting them up and running is only half the battle. If they are installed in such a way that accessing them for service or replacement is prohibitively difficult and costly, you've sacrificed the benefits of having them in the first place. Don't overlook the obvious.

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SI2 Technologies Announces DARPA Award

The company has been awarded SBIR Phase II funding for its helmet-mounted traumatic brain injury sensor system.

Papers Examine Optics Design, Precision Manufacturing

Research and Markets' extensive report details the advances in optics design and precision manufacturing technologies.

National Instruments Introduces Measurement Studio 8.6

New version of software provides data acquisition and instrument control libraries and tools for latest release of .NET and C++, with complete support for Visual Studio 2008.

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What a Mesh! Part 1—The Ins and Outs Of Mesh Networking
By: Joel K. Young, Digi International
The first part of this two-part article discusses the basics: what do you need to know about wireless mesh networking and what criteria you should use when assessing a mesh networking technology.

Color, Contrast, and Luminescence Sensors: Which One Should You Choose?
By: Bill Letterle, EMX Industries Inc.
When faced with so many photoelectric sensor choices, how do you choose the right one for your application? Here are some general guidelines for selecting among color, contrast, color mark, or luminescence sensors.

Designing Smart Energy Devices
By: Skip Ashton, Ember Corp.
ZigBee's newest profile streamlines the development of communications technology that will help consumers rein in energy consumption.

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