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| AGLAIA GmbH | |
As a competent development associate of the automobile industry and its suppliers, the firm Aglaia GmbH, founded in 1998,
develops and markets special visual sensor systems for the automobile sector. Our aim is to provide product solutions for systems to "assist the driver," "prevent accidents" and "improve traffic flow". The characteristics of human vision have been reproduced in the form of an "electronic eye" using a combined hardware and software system solution. During this time we have created our own very effective software solutions for the implementation of such projects, including methods relating to quality assurance and progress checks on the developmental work. Our developments comprise of not only algorithmics and software, but also of system and imaging sensor technology. The computerized aspects of our prototype solutions are based on the use of PC technology. This allows considerably shorter cycle times between development and testing in comparison to more complex and specialized hardware structures, with the added bonus of minimum costs. T his concept makes it possible for us to exploit the market quickly with small and medium volumes. We create extremely inexpensive systems for series production by the use of special hardware approaches based on circuits available to the mass market. A wide range of skills has been acquired in the fields of software, hardware and system development - including the implementation of series products - and a highly competent and motivated development team built up with over 30 members. The results of our development work in the form of prototypes and products create the basis for the rapid development of our own series products which are ready for the market. Here we can build on: prototypes and series developments for various driver assistance systems; the development, monitoring and test system "Cassandra®"; and FireWire cameras and camera systems with an extended dynamic range. |
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| DigiSensory Technologies Pty Ltd | |
DigiSensory Technologies Pty Ltd is a leading developer of programmable embedded image processor technology used in a variety of devices such as digital video security cameras, automotive collision avoidance, and other consumer and business products. DigiSensory Technologies Pty Ltd is an innovation company specializing in the development of leading edge products to support the rapidly expanding security and surveillance sector and the automotive industry. With a core vision of providing commercially viable solutions to these sectors DigiSensory will increase the level of safety, improve security environments and reduce the costs associated with bringing these solutions to market.
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| First Sensor Technology GmbH | |
First Sensor Technology GmbH (or FST) serves a wide variety of high-volume markets, from automotive suppliers and white appliances through medical engineering and aerospace to process and automation technology. The company develops and produces pressure sensors to operate at normal to high temperatures. FST is capable of manufacturing quantities in the double-digit million range each year and able to develop customer specific solutions. Furthermore it produces sensors also for low and medium volume markets.
The company has focused on producing innovative normal-temperature pressure sensors for operating temperatures up to 125 °C and high-temperature pressure sensors for up to 225°C. In addition to its sensor chip series, FST develops pressure sensor systems, like the new K series, a versatile product for use in process engineering. In 2005, FST plans to expand its production capacity in Germany, intensify development of pressure sensors for harsh environments and high temperature by using a complete new sensor construction for automotive applications. First Sensor Technology started up in 1999 as a spin-off of the Technical University of Berlin. Prominent investors in the enterprise include Deutsche Venture Capital, IKB Private Equity GmbH, Siemens Venture Capital and enjoyventure Management GmbH. The company's headquarters, where administration, development and production are based, are located in Adlershof, Berlin. FST currently employs more than 30 persons. |
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| IBEO GmbH | |
Ibeo
Automobile Sensor GmbH, subsidiary of SICK AG, itself the world market leader in
laser sensors, was founded by managing director Dr. Lages in 1998 with the aim
of developing the laser scanner for use as a sensor system in cars. Ibeo now has
22 employees dedicated exclusively to the development of laser scanner
technology and the algorithms needed to recognise environments. The Ibeo laser
scanner is the first sensor to enable several applications to be undertaken by
one device: automatic emergency braking, ACC Stop&Go, PreCrash, traffic jam
assistant, pedestrian protection and lane-change assistant. Ibeo laser sensors
remain highly precise and reliable even in very bad weather
conditions.They can also be manufactured very economically and in a way which means they use a minimum of space. Series development will begin in 2006, and by 2008 we can expect a finished product in the series production of vehicles. |
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| Melexis Tessenderlo nv | |
Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems designs, develops, tests and markets advanced integrated semiconductor devices for the automotive industry. The company sells its products to a wide customer base of tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers in Europe, North America and Japan. Melexis' main products are automotive Hall effect sensor ICs, RF ICs, Optical sensor ICs, BUS ICs, interface ICs for pressure and acceleration sensors, integrated silicon pressure sensor chips, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and RFID, in each case principally for automotive applications. Melexis is a technological leader in the design and development of Hall sensor ICs. A wide range of magnetic sensor ICs is offered by the company for applications such as position sensing, dented wheel position sensing, electronic motor speed regulation and antilock braking system (ABS). ICs for automotive sensors form the largest part of Melexis’ sales.
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| Phoseon Technology Inc. | |
Phoseon has developed the MX & RX high intensity integrated light systems which use solid state devices (SSD), micro-optics,
and advanced micro-cooling coupled with electronic control. Phoseon's light systems are transforming industrial processes in inspection,
curing, lithography, and cleaning.Phoseon's MX Series Inspection systems use advanced NIR optics for through-silicon wafer bond imaging and inspection. It is ideal for MEMs seal inspection, as well as bonded wafer applications - including SOI and for flip chip die bond applications. |
Robert Bosch GmbH |
Bosch is a global player in a large number of areas. These include automotive technology, automation technology, metals technology and packaging technology as well as power tools, heating technology, household appliances, security systems and broadband networks. The Bosch group has approximately 242,000 associates and is one of the largest companies in Germany in terms of turnover, which amounts to about 40 billion Euro. The company has around 258 subsidiaries and associated companies in over 50 countries. A total of 249 manufacturing sites, 185 of which are located outside Germany, support the international activities. The name Bosch is certainly closely associated with the automotive industry. With its almost 65% share of total sales traditionally the strongest sector in the Bosch group is the Automotive Technology business sector. Innovations from Bosch have shaped car history for more than 100 years. As the world's largest independent automotive supplier, we contribute a great deal to making cars safer, cleaner and more economical - from pioneering technology, through good entertainment to professional garage checks. The company develops and produces a large variety of sensors for automotive applications. The introduction of micro-sensors started with the market launch of a low-pressure-sensor in the 1990s. During the past decade, Bosch has been developing and manufacturing micromechanical sensors for applications such as reading of pressure, yaw rate, acceleration and air flow. To date, we have manufactured more than 400 million sensors, most of which were produced for the sophisticated market of automotive electronics. Bosch assigns high priority to its research and development activities. An essential component of our corporate policy is the maintenance of its innovative force, which is based upon the knowledge and competence of experienced associates. Worldwide, around 21,000 scientists, engineers, and technicians are working on the improvement of the function and reliability of existing products and on the development of new products and systems. | |
| VTI Technologies | |
VTI Technologies is a forerunner in motion and pressure sensors and the
world's leading designer and producer of acceleration sensors in the
automotive industry. VTI develops and produces silicon based capacitive
sensors with unique 3D-MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical System) technology,
with application areas in acceleration, inclination, shock, vibration
and pressure measurement. The company is the market leader in low-g acceleration sensors with an approximately 50 % market share in the automotive industry. VTI's strong market position is based on a good technology basis, innovative products and excellent reliability and performance. VTI's core activities are located in Vantaa, Finland. The company's growth is strong and in 2004 it has almost 700 employees. VTI's net sales in 2004 total more than 60 million euros. The company's international sales and marketing network includes sales offices in Frankfurt, Germany and Detroit, USA, a representative network in Europe and a partner in Japan. Besides Vantaa, Finland, VTI also maintains manufacturing activities in Mexico. |
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| Yole Développement | |
Founded in 1998, Yole Développement is a market research and strategy consulting company, specialized in MEMS, nanotechnologies, Biochips &
Microfluidic components, Optics and semiconductors markets.Yole Développement offers different kind of services: Custom market research analysis, Specific reports, Technology analysis & Business development services. With more than 15 consultants, Yole Développement is working worldwide with the key industrial companies, R&D institutes and investors in order to help them to understand the markets and technology trends in the MEMS fields. Yole Développement is taking into account the complete value chain in its analysis, including materials and capital equipment businesses, device and system manufacturers, users of devices... Yole Développement is publishing a free monthly newsletter, Micronews (http://www.yole.fr). The newsletter is dedicated to give you clear snapshots of the evolution of the business. It contents: The latest noteworthy news; Key data; A special marketing seport; Company report and/or interview of key managers; Announcements of key conferences, exhibitions. |
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