sensors

Dallas-Based SpotSee Acquires Life Sciences Sensor Co. Telatemp

by | Apr 24, 2025
Telatemp is an Anaheim, California-based supplier of sensors, indicators, and dataloggers that ensure proper monitoring of temperature, humidity, handling, and other characteristics during the shipment of sensitive items.
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North Texas’ Micropac Industries Acquired by California Tech Company in $57M+ Deal
by | Jan 2, 2025

In an all-cash deal valued at more than $57 million, Garland’s Micropac Industries Inc. and California-based Teledyne Technologies Inc. have completed a previously announced merger of Micropac with a wholly owned subsidiary of Teledyne. 

Under the terms of the agreement, which was announced in early November, Micropac becomes a wholly owned Teledyne subsidiary....

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DFW Clean Ports Project: Clearing the Air Near Southern Logistics Hubs
by | Nov 14, 2024
SMU researchers and the Southern Dallas Inland Port Transportation Management Association are working with officials from Wilmer and Arlington to address air quality challenges caused by heavy truck traffic around key logistics hubs in the region. Professors from SMU's Lyle School of Engineering are bringing their expertise in remote sensing and transportation to bear on the EPA-funded project.
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Dallas’ Heater and Controls Co. Acquired by Ohio Distribution Platform in Southwest Expansion
by | Jun 4, 2024
Southwest Heater and Controls was led by Camille Hawkins from 1983 until her retirement in 2012, and is now led by her sons Chris and David. This is the third acquisition by Cincinnati's Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions since its formation in September.
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Irving’s OnAsset Intelligence Launches Dedicated Aircraft IoT Gateway for Air Cargo

by | Mar 19, 2024
Aircraft gateways deliver a multitude of benefits for shippers, logistics providers, and airlines, OnAsset says—and its Sentry 600 FlightSafe device now extends "real time visibility" for shippers to the aircraft itself, turning it into "a virtual connected warehouse."
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UTD Researchers Develop Fentanyl Test That Works ‘Within Seconds’
by | Feb 5, 2024
A UT Dallas team has developed a handheld sensor that can help first reponders detect whether fentanyl has been used. The sensor includes the use of "gold nanoparticles" and can detect fentanyl with "98% accuracy," the researchers say.
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New Handheld Device Can Rapid Test THC Levels in Saliva With 94% Accuracy, UTD Bioengineers Say
by | Sep 22, 2023
Called CannibiSenS, the device can distinguish between THC and CBD. Unlike over-the-counter tests that can detect THC but aren't able to determine its concentration, this device can measure THC levels with 94% accuracy, the UTD team says, reducing "false positive" tests. See who could potentially use the device—and why.
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‘Groundbreaking’ Soil Sensors From UT Dallas Bioengineers Could Help Combat Climate Change, Food Insecurity
by | Mar 9, 2023
"This is the equivalent of having a wearable health sensor on your body that tells you in real time what’s happening. Think of it as a wearable for the soil,” UT Dallas' Dr. Shalini Prasad said.
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Texas Instruments Unveils Breakthrough 3D Position Sensor

by | Oct 12, 2021
TI says its Hall-effect sensor is "the industry's most accurate." The 3D-sensing technology is a boon for smart factories and the real-time control of devices like autonomous robots.
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Now Open: The Bosai-Tech Open Innovation Challenge Is Looking For Startups in Emerging Tech
by | Nov 24, 2020
Applications are open until Dec. 16 for the contest, which involves four leading Japanese firms on the search for foreign enterprises in IT, IoT, AI, fintech, sensors, satellites, healthcare, drones, and robotics.
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UNT to Advance 3D Printing for Automobiles Through a $1.5M Department of Energy Grant
by | Oct 6, 2020
University of North Texas researchers received more than $400,000 of the $1.5 million grant to develop a 3D printed material equipped with embedded sensors for use in car structures.
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research twist
Discovery: UTD Research Finds a Cool Twist; UNT Prof Works to Improve Knee Surgery Outcomes
by | Oct 11, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news on how a consortium led by UT Arlington is developing ways to reduce unsafe uses of medications.
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thinking

Discovery: Innovative Thinking Study, Cancer Survivors & Clinical Trials, Quake Sensors

by | Dec 1, 2017
Researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs at laboratories and institutions all across North Texas. Here are some of their stories.
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smart cities
Earth Day Texas Event Aims to Expand ‘Smart Cities’ to ‘Smart States’
by | Mar 2, 2017
The event will feature speakers in an effort to create a statewide strategy for incorporating technology into myriad objects that make Texas cities go.
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Dallas Startup Week: Is Transportation Up to Speed?
by | Apr 14, 2016
The future of how we get around includes more sensor technology and on-demand ride services.
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GASP
GASP Project will Help Reduce Pollution’s Effects
by | Apr 11, 2016
The project will use a Google Maps-style approach to helping people identify areas of heavy pollution or pollen.
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