As seen in "MythBusters: Viewer Special II. Pet Radio Frequency Identification Devices, aka RFIDs, are tiny metallic microchips encoded with the owner's contact information and possibly the pet's medical history. If your dog gets lost, a veterinarian can wave a radio wave scanner across the implantation site and access the microchip's information. Humans can also get RFID … [Read more...]
Smart Grid Energy Management Company Provides Real-Time Solutions
GRID2020, Inc. has completed a year long process of strategic acquisition and licensing to provide Real-Time Smart Grid solutions and communications with a contract purchase and licensing agreement with IBEC Global resulting in a new, independent Smart Grid technology company focused on Real Time Solutions.GRID2020 just acquired Kinects Solutions, Inc. as well.On its energy … [Read more...]
Company Appoints New President and CEO to Americas Operations
TÜV SÜD America Inc. has named Mr. Ian Nicol to the role of President and CEO for Americas operations, including TÜV SÜD Canada, TÜV SÜD América de México, and TÜV SÜD America do Brasil. Nicol has served in numerous senior management roles in Certification, Inspection, and Testing industries worldwide. Previously, Nicols was President and CEO of Bodycote Testing Inc. and … [Read more...]
EMC Business Bulletin – September, 2011 – Volume 13
Where is the EMI Shielding Market Growing? The market for EMC components has grown rapidly, according to one recent study, specifically the EMI shielding market. The study performed by BCC Research indicates that the EMI shielding market has grown from approximately $500 million in 2002 to $4.5 billion in 2011, and is forecasted to grow to $5.26 billion by 2016. Frankly, I … [Read more...]
Researchers Combat Wi-Fi RF Interference
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have developed a system called Airshark that detects multiple non-Wi-Fi RF devices in real-time, allowing for immediate remediation of wireless devices to take steps to mitigate interference from non Wi-Fi devices.Airshark detects not only individual, non-Wi-Fi RF devices, but it is designed to also pinpoint simultaneously operating … [Read more...]
Is it Possible to Build an Earthquake Machine?
Engineering genius Nikola Tesla figured out how to do a lot of impressive stuff like harness electricity and get cars to crank up. But did he really create a small mechanical generator that could produce earthquakes on demand? Tesla invented a machine consisting of pistons and air springs that turns a central linear rod. He claimed that, when attached to objects, this device … [Read more...]
FDA Grants Approval for Lung Cancer Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for Calypso Medical Technologies, Inc.’s clinical study evaluating real-time tracking of lung cancer tumors during radiation delivery. Investigators in the United States will implant three anchored Beacon® transponders in patients’ lungs and use the Calypso® System to precisely … [Read more...]
IEEE EMC Society Offers University Grant
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (EMCS) of the IEEE annually searches for a University or College to assist in adding EMC to their curriculum. We are looking for a University or College that does not now include EMC in their offering, but that has an interest in doing so. The objective of this program is to expose the maximum number of students to the study of the … [Read more...]
MYTH: Is it Dangerous to use a Phone in a Thunderstorm?
During a thunderstorm, the National Weather Service advises against using a phone. MythBusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage looked into this common safety advice, based on the possibility that lightning could strike whatever building you're inside. The MythBusters zapped a makeshift house with 300,000 volts of electricity to chart lightning's potential path from the ground … [Read more...]
College Receives Funding for Microwave Frequency as Treatment for Malaria
Penn State College of Medicine has received Phase II funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent health and development challenges. Jose A. Stoute, M.D., associate professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology will continue … [Read more...]
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