Rochester Electronics expands space-level manufacturing, radiation-hardened semiconductor offerings
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., 21 Nov. 2009. Rochester Electronics, a source for discontinued semiconductors, is actively expanding its mission-critical product manufacturing capabilities to ensure a continuous supply of certified radiation hardened space-level semiconductors. Rochester Electronics is contractually licensed by National Semiconductor, TI, Fairchild, and other semiconductor firms to provide a continuing manufacturing source for products they no longer make.
Navy seeks to develop collision-avoidance system to enable UAVs to operate in civil airspace
ARLINGTON, Va., 20 Nov. 2009. U.S. Navy researchers are asking industry to develop a collision avoidance system to enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civil airspace without the risk of crashing into other aircraft.
Raytheon licenses Ziptronix 3D interconnect technology for focal plane image sensor devices
MORRISVILLE, N.C., 19 Nov. 2009. Electro-optical engineers at the Raytheon Co. Vision Systems segment in Goleta, Calif., needed 3D integrated circuits for their imaging systems. They found their solution in direct bond interconnect (DBI) technology from Ziptronix Inc. in Morrisville, N.C.
Energy Department wants unmanned boat to operate in the ocean autonomously for six months
RICHLAND, Wash., 18 Nov. 2009. If your company can build an oceangoing unmanned boat able to operate autonomously in the open ocean, coastal areas, and harbors for as long as six months, then the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) wants to hear from you -- but you have to act quickly.
Navy to develop next-generation JCREW 3.3 IED detection and electronic warfare technologies
ARLINGTON, Va., 17 Nov. 2009. U.S. Navy researchers are kicking off a program to develop the next-generation Joint Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) 3.3 system to detect and jam enemy improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Lockheed Martin IS&GS opens new NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center
GAITHERSBURG, Md., 16 Nov. 2009. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced the opening of its NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center, a research and development center for customer and partner collaboration located in Gaithersburg, Md. It will target cyber threats such as identity theft, network viruses, and loss of sensitive information.
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GE Aviation forms joint venture with Chinese aerospace company to compete for C919 jetliner avionics
BEIJING, 15 Nov 2009. GE Aviation Systems in Grand Rapids, Mich., is forming a joint-venture commercial aviation avionics company with Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) in Beijing to offer integrated, open architecture avionics and services for future commercial aircraft.
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Crystal Group earns ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality in rugged computer design
HIAWATHA, Iowa, 15 Nov. 2009. Crystal Group Inc., maker of rugged computers, displays, and embedded computers in Hiawatha, Iowa, has received certification to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management industry standard.
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Matrox partners with Goma Elettronica SpA to develop advanced workstations for mission-critical applications
MONTREAL, 14 Nov. 2009. Matrox Graphics Inc., manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, and Goma Elettronica SpA, have partnered to develop customized workstations for defense, industrial, and transportation environments. Goma has validated the Matrox M-Series, P-Series, and Extio Series multi-display graphics solutions with its industrial PC product line and will be showcasing these technologies at Focus Embedded 2009 on November 17 in Milan, Italy.
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Marine Corps ready to ask industry for combination thermal weapon sight and thermal camera
QUANTICO MARINE BASE, Va., 13 Nov. 2009. U.S. Marine Corps weapons designers plan to ask industry to develop the Squad Thermal System (STS) -- a combination clip-on thermal weapon sight for the Marine Corps M-16 infantry rifle, and lightweight handheld thermal imager.
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Navy seeks to improve satellite electronics for navigation and guidance
ARLINGTON, Va., 12 Nov. 2009. U.S. Navy researchers are asking industry for ways to shield the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other military navigation and guidance systems from enemy attempts to jam or disrupt their ability to guide U.S. fighting forces and smart munitions.
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Embedded Linux specialist MontaVista to be acquired by embedded computer maker Cavium Networks
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 11 Nov. 2009. Microprocessor designer Cavium Networks in Mountain View, Calif., has agreed to buy embedded Linux software supplier MontaVista Software Inc. in Santa Clara, Calif., in a move reminiscent of last June when microprocessor giant Intel Corp. acquired real-time embedded software expert Wind River Systems.
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Air Force to blend UAV guidance and smart munitions in upcoming weapons experiments
EGLIN AFB, Fla., 10 Nov. 2009. U.S. Air Force researchers plan to blend navigation and guidance technology originally developed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with smart munitions guidance and control in an upcoming joint technology demonstration.
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Lockheed Martin's Guided MLRS reaches new distance record
DALLAS, Texas, 9 Nov. 2009. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] fired a U.S. Army Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rocket 92 kilometers in a test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The test highlighted recent product improvements of the system to give it a longer reach, maintaining its accuracy and effectiveness while minimizing potential collateral damage.
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Kollmorgen to provide electro-optical sensor suites for Virginia-class attack submarines
WASHINGTON, 8 Nov. 2009. Electro-optical sensor experts at the Kollmorgen Corp. Electro-Optical Division in Northampton, Mass., won a $17.1 million contract last week for AN/BVS-1 photonics mast sensor units for the U.S. Navy Virginia-class fast attack submarine.
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Virtual reality computer simulation for military intelligence briefings delivered by Christie
CYPRESS, Calif., 4 Nov. 2009. Christie Digital Solutions Inc. in Cypress, Calif., has built a 48-by-22-foot HD collaborative virtual environment (CAVE) computer simulation system for the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) in Norfolk, Va., to present joint military intelligence reports.
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Training simulator for defense against shoulder-fired missiles provided by DRS Defense Solutions
BUFFALO, N.Y., 2 Nov. 2009 DRS Defense Solutions LLC's announced that its Intelligence, Communications & Avionics Solutions (ICAS) operation in Buffalo, N.Y., is under contract with the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard to provide an advanced Joint Man-Portable Air Defense System (JMANPADS) trainer.
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Small signal zener diodes from Aeroflex / Metelics qualified to DSCC MIL-PRF-19500N
LAWRENCE, Mass., 1 Nov. 2009. Military-grade electronic diode specialist Aeroflex / Metelics in Lawrence, Mass., (formerly Hi-Rel Components) has qualified its small signal zener diodes to the MIL-PRF-19500N standard administered by the U.S. Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Columbus, Ohio.
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