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Systran Corporation’s FibreXtreme Serial
FPDP links increase to 50 kilometers
Systran Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright
Controls, Inc. and the originator of the Serial FPDP protocol and
developer of the FibreXtreme Serial FPDP data link, today further
extended the reach of their SL100/SL240 Serial FPDP connections
to up to 50 kilometers. The extension increases the original
connection distance by 500 percent. According to the company,
the increase enables designers of radar systems, targeting systems,
and other sensor-to-processor systems to significantly increase the
physical separation of the sensor and the DSP system for safety and
increased system reliability.
For more information: www.systran.com
■ CONFERENCES & AWARDS
Wireless Sensing Solutions advisory board
members announced
IDG World Expo, a producer of tradeshows for technology
markets, and FuelDog Events, a developer of tradeshow concepts
and solutions, recently announced members of the advisory board
for Wireless Sensing Solutions, a new event for the burgeoning
industry of wireless sensor networking. The advisory board will be
responsible for developing a comprehensive program focused on
the standards, interoperability, technologies, and product strategy
driving the wireless sensor networking industry.
Wireless Sensing Solutions will debut September 21-22, 2004 at
the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
“The Wireless Sensing Solutions conference answers the very real
need for education about the great advances achieved in wireless
sensing and mesh networking technologies of late,” said advisory
board member Ian Barkin, Managing Director of The FocalPoint
Group. “We are excited to be an integral part of it.”
For more information: www.wssconference.com
■ MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Mercury Computer acquires TGS Group
Mercury Computer Systems recently announced the acquisition
of TGS Group, a software developer of 3D image applications
for medical imaging, biotech, oil and gas exploration, and other
industries.
The acquisition is for approximately $18.5 million, consisting of
$6.0 million in Mercury common stock and the remainder in cash,
subject to closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to close
by June 30, 2004, the end of Mercury’s fiscal year.
TGS will enable Mercury to develop integrated technology products
for high-growth 3D imaging markets that include TGS software
and Mercury’s high-performance signal and image processing
multi-computers.
For more information: www.mc.com
Elma acquires Optima EPS
Elma Electronic, Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic
packaging products and rotary components, recently announced
it has acquired Optima Electronic Packaging Systems, a cabinet
enclosure design and manufacturing division of the Gichner
Systems Group, Inc. The name will be changed to Optima EPS
Corp. Components.
“The acquisition of Optima provides us with a reputable,
established, high quality cabinet enclosure line with expertise
in customization services,” said Fred Ruegg, President of Elma
Electronic, Inc. “This product line is an excellent complement to
Elma’s design and manufacturing expertise in electronic hardware
components, subrack enclosures, and system platforms.”
For more information: www.elma.com
■ PEOPLE
DRS Technologies names Joseph E. Hart as
vice president of marketing, aviation, and
unmanned programs
DRS Technologies, Inc. announced recently that Joseph E. Hart
has been named Vice President of marketing, aviation, and
unmanned programs, at the company’s Washington Operations in
Arlington, VA.
In this new position, Hart will oversee the Washington area
marketing of all U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force aviation
programs, as well as all product lines associated with unmanned
vehicle technology, including air, land, and maritime surface and
subsurface. He joined DRS in 2002.
“We are pleased to welcome Joe Hart to our Washington office.
His extensive aviation experience adds tremendous depth to our
team,” said Mike Bowman, the Senior Vice President of DRS’s
Washington operations. “A key contributor to the development of
the company’s unmanned technologies business, he successfully
managed the launch of our Sentry Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
product line and was instrumental in fully developing and recently
delivering the new Neptune UAV to our US Navy customer.”
For more information: www.drs.com
Aonix selects Ben Goodwin as COO and
VP of sales North America
Aonix has appointed Ben Goodwin as Chief Operations Officer
and Vice President of sales for North America and the Pacific
Rim. Goodwin is directly tasked with strengthening Aonix’s
presence in the United States.
“We are very pleased to welcome Ben back into the Aonix
leadership team,” said Nicolas Hadjidakis, CEO and President of
Aonix. “North America is an important market for Aonix. With
Ben’s strong relationships and extensive experience in the missionand
safety-critical space, we look forward to extending our US
position not only in the military and aerospace industries, but also
in transportation, avionics, telecom, and industrial control, where
similarly complex, critical applications exist.”
For more information: www.aonix.com
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10 / Summer 2004 Embedded Computing Design