ACQUISITIONS & CONTRACTS
DENSO Selects Wavecom for Telematics Development Project
The wireless communications provider will develop a custom module that will be integrated into the DENSO automotive telematic system. continued
PerkinElmer Acquires Opto Technology
The purchase strengthens the company's ability to provide environmentally friendly LED-based solutions for medical, analytical instrumentation, and industrial applications. continued
Measurement Specialties Acquires Atexis
The purchase extends the company's temperature technology portfolio and provides additional infrastructure in Asia and Europe. continued
EVG Receives Follow-On Order from Silex Microsystems
The Swedish pure-play MEMS foundry will purchase the company's fully automated wafer bonding and aligner technology for its European 8 in. MEMS facility. continued
CTS Awarded Production Program for New Position Sensor
The noncontact rotary position sensor will be used in the diesel engines of commercial heavy-duty trucks. Total sales from the awards in North American markets are expected to approach $8 million over the initial five years of the program. continued
MedAssets Awards Multiyear Contract to LifeSync
The agreement provides for the sale of the LifeSync wireless ECG system and collaboration on marketing promotions to MedAssets' customers. continued
NEW TECHNOLOGIES and products
Microbridge Secures Funding for Micro-Flow Pressure Sensor
The additional investments will support plans to build out the product line and move into new markets. continued
MOSAID and Micron Settle Patent Litigation
Under the terms of the agreement, Micron licenses MOSAID a patent portfolio that includes dynamic random access memory, flash, and other memory and image sensor technologies. continued
CalAmp Ships SMHEART LINK to iTMP
The wireless telemetry device acts as a bridge that collects and transfers data from a variety of health and fitness sensors to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. continued
ATK Successfully Conducts NASA Ares I-X Separation Test
The test simulated the separation required to release the main parachutes, following the first stage flight of Ares I-X. The exercise demonstrated that the linear-shaped charge created a clean severance, and it measured the shock created by the charge. continued
PAIRINGS & PARTNERSHIPS
IPSO Alliance Membership Grows 50%
TI, Ericsson, National Instruments, and Cellnet have joined the ranks of vendors promoting use of IP for smart objects. The alliance has scheduled its first interoperability test for March. continued
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