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Victor, NY and Unterpremstaetten, Austria - June 30, 2008 -
New Scale Technologies, Inc. has named its strategic partner
austriamicrosystems (SWX: AMS) as a global, non-exclusive agent
for its patented SQUIGGLE motors, micro motion systems and other
products. The agreement significantly expands New Scale’s global
sales reach while enabling analog chip specialist
austriamicrosystems to introduce additional innovative products
to its customers.
New Scale develops and manufactures miniature motion systems
including the piezoelectric
SQUIGGLE motor, the world’s smallest linear motor.
austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of
high performance analog ICs for communications, industry, medical
and automotive applications. It has a global sales network of
approximately 100 direct sales engineers and field application
engineers (FAEs), spread across Asia, Europe, the USA and South
Africa.
New Scale and austriamicrosystems formed a partnership early
in 2008 to create tiny closed-loop motion systems integrating
SQUIGGLE motors with single-chip motor controllers and position
sensor ASICs.
“We are impressed with the technical competence of the
austriamicrosystems sales and FAE teams, and their ability to
understand their customers’ needs and offer innovative solutions,”
said Dan Viggiano III, vice president and general manager of OEM
products at New Scale. “We are thrilled to have this highly
qualified sales network introducing New Scale products to design
engineers around the world.”
“New Scale’s extremely small motion systems allow design engineers
to add motion-based features where they could not be incorporated
before, due to size and power constraints,” commented Carlo
Rebughini, senior vice president of sales at austriamicrosystems.
“Users of our high-performance analog ICs have a keen interest in
expanding their products’ current capabilities and introducing
innovative new products through the use of SQUIGGLE motors and micro
motion systems.”
About New Scale Technologies
New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) creates disruptively small
motion systems based on our patented piezoelectric SQUIGGLE® motor, the world’s
smallest linear motor. This ultrasonic motor is smaller, more precise, less
expensive, more robust and more power-efficient than other micro motors. We
create complete motion systems integrating SQUIGGLE motor technology with
supporting electronics (ASICs) developed in partnership with austriamicrosystems (www.austriamicrosystems.com).
New Scale’s micro motors and micro-actuator modules enable design engineers
to create smaller products including mobile phone cameras, electronic locks and
intelligent fasteners, nano-scale fluid control including lab-on-a-chip systems,
medical devices including miniature drug pumps and endoscopes, optics and
imaging systems, automotive modules, lasers, aerospace and defense systems,
cryogenic and MRI-compatible instruments, and consumer electronics including
micro fuel cells.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
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About austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer
of high performance analog ICs, combining more than 25 years of
analog design capabilities and system know-how with its own
state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities.
austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and
high accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard
analog products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,000 employees,
austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management,
sensors & sensor interfaces, mobile entertainment and car access in
its markets Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive,
complemented by its Full Service Foundry activities.
austriamicrosystems is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in
Zurich (ticker: AMS).
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