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 ■ ■ ■ 10 / Summer 2004 <strong>Embedded</strong> <strong>Computing</strong> <strong>Design</strong>
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