SensoNor MEMS-Foundry and Saab MicroTech starts co-operation
SensoNor ASA product area MEMS-Foundry
in Horten, Norway and Saab MicroTech AB in Gothenburg, Sweden has
signed a co-operation agreement on the development and
fabrication within the area of microtechnology (MEMS). By this co-operation,
a strong industrial developement resource is offered in the
combination with a capable manufacturing facility.
Saab MicroTech will provide
design, construction/development and simulations of devices and
systems, while SensoNor will be the manufacturer of the
microdevices. By performing design and development directly in a
production adapted process, the risk in transfer from prototype
design to manufacturing is minimised or eliminated.
SensoNor was established in 1985 as a volume manufacturer of
micro electromechanical sensors. The company has several years of
experience within industrial production of micro
electromechanical devices in silicon, primarely accelerometers
and pressure sensors. In the recent years this production has
been concentrated towards the product areas Automotive and MEMS-
Foundry. The goal of the MEMS- Foundry product area is to serve a
number of applications within the global MEMS market, partly
through establing a network of partners. The co-operation
agreement with Saab MicroTech is an important part of this
network.
Saab MicroTech has been generated as an industrial centre of
competence for microtechnology within Saab. The purpose is partly
to offer a comprehensive technology support, and partly to
operate as specialist consultants in the open market. Saab
MicroTech handles the microtechnology strictly from the customers
system perspective. Hence, resources have been allocated within
complementary areas such as electronic design, mechanical
simulation and calculations, packaging and assembly of
microdevices.
Saab is one of the worlds
leading high-technology companies, with its main operations
focusing on defense, aviation and space. The group covers a broad
spectrum of competence and capabilities in systems integration.
For further information, please contact: | |
Stein
Ivar Hansen, Vice President, SensoNor Microsystems
Products stein-ivar.hansen@sensonor.no |
Phone: +47 33 03 51 95 |
Hans
Richert, President Saab MicroTech hans.richert@saabmicrotech.se |
Phone: +46 31 772 41 46 |
www.saabmicrotech.se | www.sensonor.com |
www.saab.se |
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