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| A.D.C. Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH | |
As the world's first manufacturer, A.D.C. supplied an ACC system
(Adaptive Cruise Control) based on radar technology in 1999.
It was first introduced to the market in the Mercedes S Class
under the name 'Distronic'. The system is meanwhile available
in other vehicles from Mercedes, Nissan, and in the future from
other car manufacturers as well. Detecting and continuously
maintaining the headway distance, as well as controlling the
set speed - is all done by the car. With the ACC system a car
is capable of reacting automatically to the area around the
vehicle for the first time. In the ACC for the S-class, the
incorporated sensor works on a radar basis in accordance with
the pulse-doppler principle, featuring unique characteristics.
When the ACC vehicle approaches another vehicle driving ahead,
the system will automatically throttle the speed until the desired
vehicle-to-vehicle distance, which can be set within certain
limits, has been reached. This is done, by not only controlling
the engine, but also the brakes. The brakes only intervene,
however, with a maximum deceleration effort of 0.2 g.
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| Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH | |
Conti Temic microelectronic GmbH is a part of the Continental
Group. The electronics supplier develops and produces high-quality
automotive electronics under the TEMIC brand name for applications
in powertrain, safety, and driving comfort.In 2000 the Continental Group with its workforce of some 64,000 attained worldwide sales of 10.1 billion euros as leading supplier of braking systems, chassis components, and tires. More information on Continental AG can be found under www.conti-online.de. |
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| The Deutsche Bank AG | |
The
Deutsche Bank AG is specialized in consulting innovative
high-growth microtechnology companies - from the seed/start-up
phase up to going public. As a strategic partner to high-tech
companies, the Microtechnology Innovation Team of Deutsche
Bank AG helps the clients to finance their investment ideas
and provide them with comprehensive advice on all business
management issues.Microtechnology provides numerous sectors with a wealth of application opportunities. The Bank has observed, that the automotive sector is still the driving force behind the technological advances and the commercialisation successes of a variety of high-sophisticated micro-technological products. Deutsche Bank AG is very pleased to promote activities which are targeted to improve the networking of the international MEMS community. |
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| First Sensor Technology | |
First
Sensor Technology develops and produces (high temperature)
pressure sensors (for operating temperatures of up to 300
°C) for the application in high volume markets such as
the automotive suppliers industry. As a licensed supplier
to the automotive industry, our production capacities range
above 10 Mio. pieces per year. Additionally, we are offering
microfluidic systems (inkjet technology) for high viscosity
fluids, pigmented ink and high temperature applications. First
Sensor Technology was founded in 1999 as spin-off from the
Technical University Berlin's "Research Center for Microperipheric
Technologies". The five founders have worked for many
years in the sensor technology department, which has been
advancing micro systems based sensor and actuator technology
ever since the early years of this field in the 1980's. Among
them is the former head of technology.Together with our customers, we aim to develop new applications and open up new international markets in the high temperature pressure sensor segment. First Sensor Technology is already strongly established in the field and commands the technology know-how and infrastructure necessary to produce large quantities at prices competitive enough for mass markets. |
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| FISITA | |
The
Fédération Internationale des Sociétés
d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA)
was founded in Paris in 1948 with the purpose of bringing engineers
from around the world together in a spirit of cooperation to
share ideas and advance the technological development of the
automobile. Today FISITA represents over 167,000 automotive engineers in 33 countries around the world. Our network of member societies covers some 93% of the vehicle producing world. |
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| The Investitionsbank Berlin | |
The
automotive and microtechnology sectors continue to be extraordinarily
sectors offering a variety of new perspectives. Investitionsbank
Berlin (IBB) focuses its attention on these highly innovative
areas. As an experienced and competent partner, Investitionsbank
Berlin assists companies of the automotive and the microtechnology
sector in the implementation of their projects. Offering technical
and strategic advice as well as financial support, IBB provides
a new type of assistance for co-operation between private research
and the finance sector.
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| Raytheon | |
With
$16,9 billion turnover in 2000 and 92,000 employees throughout
70 countries, Raytheon Company, founded in 1922, is one of
the leading enterprises in the United States and produces,
besides defense systems, special mission and business aircraft,
high seas equipment, communication technology, high frequency
products and -parts and thermal imaging devices. The Raytheon Commercial Electronics Business Unit consists of: - Raytheon Marine offering High Seas Electronic Equipment, - Raytheon RF Components, a manufacturer of monolithic microwave IC's and components. - Raytheon Commercial Infrared (RCI), a pioneer in the field of automotive thermal imaging and other infrared based applications. RCI has system responsibility for the world's first automotive Night Vision in the Cadillac DeVille presented in 1999. From fall 2002 on RCI is the supplier of the first European Night Vision System for the Volvo XC 90. - ELCAN Optical Technologies, a leading manufacturer of precision optics and lenses. |
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Supported Events |
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| NEXUS (20 April 2002) in Berlin | |
| Automotive User Supplier Club open meeting for all interested parties. | |
| Hannover fair (15-20 April 2002) | |
| International trade show including MST/Nanotechnologies. | |
| Sensors Expo (20-23 May 2002 and 23-26 September 2002) | |
| Sensors Expo is a trade show and exhibition devoted exclusively to sensors, transducers, and sensor based systems. | |
| FISITA 2002 (02-07 June 2002) | |
| FISITA 2002 World Automotive Congress (Helsinki) | |
| ECT 2002 (04-06 of June 2002) | |
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Electronics & Communications in Traffic Systems Advances in modern automotive technologies are no longer imaginable without the application of electronics and modern board systems. |
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| Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques (18 - 21 June 2002) | |
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5th International Conference on Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques & Short Course on "Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques" (Ancona, Italy) |
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| SMT/ES&S/Hybrid 2002 (18 - 20 June 2002) | |
| From design and development to PCB production, components, packaging and test systems - SMT/HYBRID/PACKAGING offers a comprehensive and compact presentation of products all under one roof! | |
Interesting Links |
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| Small Times Media | |
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Small Times Media (Big News in Small Tech) is the first media
company dedicated to covering the business of small tech,
which includes nanotechnology, MEMS and microsystems. Small
Times Media offers a bi-monthly magazine, website, e-newsletter
and events to serve this fast-growing industry. Small Times
magazine details the advances, applications and investment
opportunities in this fast-growing industry. Smalltimes.com offers daily news and information from around the globe, as well as small tech stock listings, patents, classified ads, a message board, and more. Small Times Direct is a weekly summary of smalltimes.com news and information sent right to your desktop. Subscription information can be found on smalltimes.com. |
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