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Executive Watch 2007 P7
Bright future seen for multicore embedded microprocessors
NATICK, Mass. -- Revenue growth from multicore microprocessors in embedded applications in 2011 are projected to reach more than six times 2007 multicore revenues, and more than 44 times 2006 levels, according to analysts at market researcher Venture Development Corp. (VDC) in Natick, Mass.
Thales Communications seeks to broaden business with the U.S. military
CLARKSBURG, Md. -- Thales Communications Inc. in Clarksburg, Md., is launching a business operation to broaden offerings to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), particularly for applications related to command, control, communications, intelligence, computers, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR).
Army seeks to leverage laser drill technology for possible stand-off weapon use
FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- U.S. Army researchers are canvassing U.S. industry and colleges to determine if anyone is capable of fitting a high-energy laser drill to a humvee land vehicle and using it to penetrate 8 to 12 inches into dense material from distances as far away as 320 feet.
General Dynamics awarded contract for WIN-T satellite communications terminals
NEWTON, N.C. -- General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies in Newton, N.C., won a $24 million contract from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J., to provide specialized satellite communications earth terminals and support services for the Joint Network Node-Network (JNN-N) program, now known as Increment One of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T).
Hittite Microwave to license Northrop Grumman's line of MMIC devices
CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Hittite Microwave Corp. in Chelmsford, Mass., has agreed to license Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) devices from the Northrop Grumman Space Technology sector in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Guest viewpoint: Embedded computer maker explains how to operate in a tough business location
Let's face it; Massachusetts can be a cruel home for the commercial faint-of-heart. Onerous taxes, expensive employee benefits packages, and less-than-ideal weather conditions are among the myriad factors that have driven many businesses to seek smoother waters elsewhere.
nLight seeks to boost presence in optical fiber market with acquisition of Liekki
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Semiconductor laser maker nLIGHT Corp. in Vancouver, Wash., is acquiring special fiber manufacturer Liekki Corp. in Lohja, Finland.
Defense spending to decrease over next decade; procurement and RDT&E to be hit hard
SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- The U.S. defense budget will decline from a peak of $680 billion to $535 billion over the next decade -- a drop of 21.3 percent -- according to the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association's (GEIA) annual 10-year forecast for defense spending.
IEEE 1394 advocates cite F-35 fighter design-ins amid lukewarm market forecasts for the databus
SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Deployment of the IEEE 1394 FireWire databus in the future Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter is providing guaranteed quality of service with predictable latencies in real-time control applications on the aircraft, say officials of the 1394 Trade Association in Southlake, Texas.
Astronics chooses change-management software from Omnify
ANDOVER, Mass. -- Leaders of Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, Wash., needed product content and engineering change management software for manufacturing their power generation, distribution and control systems. They found their solution in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software from Omnify Software in Andover, Mass.
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