NEW PRODUCTS! Synkera has launched two new sensor products: Planar Interdigitated Electrodes and Low-Power Trace H2 Microsensors. Follow the links for further info.


News & Events

Sensors Quarterly Update

Recent News:

  • July 6, 2010: PRESS RELEASE - Synkera announces MikroKera™, its newest line of chemical microsensors

  • May 24, 2010: NEW PRODUCT! Synkera now offers a low-power microsensor for trace detection of hydrogen gas (H2). Please see the data sheet for further info.

  • May 24, 2010: NEW PRODUCT! Synkera now offers a new class of planar interdigitated electrodes for materials characterization, electrochemical analysis, and sensor development. Please see the data sheet for further info and pricing.

  • January 4, 2010: Synkera is growing! Synkera moved to expanded facilities in February 2010. Please note our new address, and see the press release for more details.

Upcoming Events:

Recently Awarded Development Efforts:

  • January 2010: Synkera, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico, receives supplemental Phase IIA NSF funding to continue development of Nanochannel Array Reforming Catalysts.

  • January 2010: Synkera receives NASA Phase I funding to develop Nanorod Array Solid-State Neutron Detectors.

  • October 2010: Synkera receives funding from DOE, via a subcontract from Argonne National Laboratory, to develop Large-Area Microchannel Plate Substrates for large-area photon detectors.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Department of Homeland Security Phase II funding to develop Microsensors for Integration into Cell Phones.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Phase II funding from NIOSH to continue development of Low Power, Combustible Gas Microsensors.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Phase II funding from NIOSH to continue development of Hydride Sensor Arrays .

  • May 2009: Synkera receives NIH Phase I funding to develop Nanostructured Ultrafiltration Membranes for Biological Applications.

  • April 2009: Synkera receives NIH Phase II funding to develop Advanced Personal Gas Sensors for Mining Applications.

  • May 2008: Synkera receives NIH Phase I funding to investigate Formaldehyde Molecular Recognition Microsensors.

  • May 2008: The Department of Defense awards an SBIR Phase I to Synkera Technologies to develop a Lightweight, Compact Atmospheric Gas Sensor.

  • August 2008: The NIH provides Synkera a grant to develop Innovative, Reliable Personal Monitors for Mine Worker Protection.

  • September 2008: Synkera receives Phase II continuation funding for Nanorod Array Photoelectrochemcial Hydrogen Production.

Recent Talks & Presentations:

  • Debra Deininger, Synkera's Sensor Product Manager, presented a paper on "Nanostructured, Micromachined Ceramic Gas Sensor Platform " at the IMCS12 conference in Columbus, OH.

    "The 12thInternational Meeting on Chemical Sensors" (IMCS 12) was an interdisciplinary forum covering all aspects of chemical sensors encompassing physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering disciplines.