AWARDS
Two Elron Companies Win World Economic Forum Award
The two companies, Given Imaging and BrainsGate, have received the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneer Award, which recognizes companies developing life-changing technologies with long-term social impact. continued
MeshNetics Wins Industry Honours
The wireless sensor network provider was recognized for its ZigBee-based products, winning the European Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award. continued
ACQUISITIONS & CONTRACTS
Vishay Intertechnology Buying IRC's Power Control Systems Business
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. will go ahead with acquisition of International Rectifier Corp.'s Power Control Systems business. continued
Powerit Holdings Acquires Diana Control
The two companies will combine to offer intelligent energy management systems for both industrial and commercial facilities. continued
MARKET RESEARCH
MEMS Devices Proliferate in Consumer Electronics
The MEMS Industry Group's annual industry report highlights the increased use of MEMS devices in the consumer electronics market in addition to providing statistics on the industry. continued
Chinese Automotive Sensor Market Report Available
Research and Markets is offering Frost & Sullivan's strategic analysis of the Chinese automotive sensor market. continued
NEW TECHNOLOGIES & PRODUCTS
Crossbow Announces Out-Of-The-Box Wireless Sensor Network Kits
The new range of wireless sensor networking kits promise increased ease of use and reduced installation time. The kits range from those for technology evaluation to those designed for OEM development and research. continued
Active RFID System for Ocean Container Shipping
Horizon Lines' real-time tracking system, matched with a Web-based event management system allows shippers to track shipments through all phases of transit. continued
New Onboard Aircraft Health Monitoring System
A diagnostic/prognostic system designed to monitor aircraft structural components in flight, developed by TRI/Austin, Inc., has been successfully tested aboard the F-15. continued
Sensis to Deploy Surface Surveillance System in Europe
The company's Multistatic Dependent Surveillance system detects, tracks, and provides automated labeling of moving aircraft and vehicles and will be installed at Stockholm-Arlanda airport, improving the traffic flow on the ground. continued
CardioMEMS Registers for Initial Public Offering
The medical device company has developed a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body, designed to help manage conditions such as heart failure, aneurysms, and hypertension. continued
PAIRINGS & PARTNERSHIPS
MagnaChip Foundry Expands IP Offering
The company, which specializes in mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors, has partnered with three leading IP providersto offer MCU, audio codec development, and USB 2.0 PHY IP to its customers. continued
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