Recognizes Company as an innovation leader in
gas sensor manufacturing
IRVINE,
Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink
Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINK), a world-leading provider of
sensors and printed electronic solutions that support a wide range
of applications, including Human-Machine Interface ("HMI") and IoT
devices, is pleased to announce that its Gas and Environmental
Solutions division has received a $400,000 SBIR Phase II award from the Department
of Commerce National Institute for Standards and Technology
("NIST") for research into Materials for Gravure Printing of
Chemical Gas Sensors.
Interlink pioneered the development of printed electro-chemical
gas sensors and has been shipping to customers in various
application areas for nearly 10 years. The next challenge is to
grow sensor production output to over 10 million per year to serve
and enable new, higher volume markets. This award will allow
us to continue our innovative Phase I research and develop the
production techniques needed to manufacture sensors to meet this
increased demand.
"This research grant aims to bridge the current manufacturing
gaps to meet large scale printed sensor demand in consumer
applications," said Dr. Sreeni Rao,
General Manager of the Gas and Environmental Solutions Division.
"Advanced roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing and high-speed printing
are critical enablers for high-volume, mass production. This grant
will enable us to develop the suite of automated production tools
and testing techniques necessary to produce cost effective,
lower-profile sensors in high volumes without sacrificing
performance."
"Our rich history of successful innovation and commercialization
of printed electronics along with our exceptional technical team
will enable us to develop the advanced manufacturing solutions
necessary to support sensor demands in the emerging Trillion
Sensor Universe," said Steven N.
Bronson, Chairman, President and CEO of Interlink
Electronics. "Our cost-effective, small form factor, mass-produced
gas sensors will enable new applications and products that enhance
human health, safety and wellbeing."
About Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Interlink Electronics is a world-leading provider of sensors and
printed electronic solutions that support a wide range of
applications, including Human-Machine Interface ("HMI") devices and
IoT solutions, utilizing our expertise in materials science,
manufacturing, firmware and software to produce in-house system
solutions for custom specifications. We have a proven track record
of supplying mission-critical technological solutions in diverse
markets including medical devices, automotive, gas detection and
environmental quality monitoring, oil and gas and general
industrial, and consumer electronics, providing standard and
custom-designed sensors that provide the flexibility and
functionality needed for today's sophisticated applications.
The Company's products and solutions currently focus on three
main fields:
- For nearly 40 years, the Company has led the printed
electronics industry in commercializing its patented Force Sensing
Resistor® technology, which offers pressure and position sensing
and rugged capabilities in a very wide range of temperatures. Our
piezoelectric film sensors offer strain, bend and vibration sensing
and can be used on curved surfaces, while our advanced matrix
sensor solutions offer multiple touch capabilities. We supply some
of the world's top electronics manufacturers with intuitive sensor
and interface technologies for use in advanced applications such as
medical robotics and vehicle collision detection.
- Our Gas and Environmental Sensors division has over 25 years of
experience in cutting-edge design and manufacture of
electrochemical gas-sensing technology for industry, community,
health and home. We provide advanced sensor solutions, precision
sensing instruments, and custom engineering services for detecting
gases such as carbon monoxide, ozone, hydrogen, NOX gases and
ammonia, for transdermal alcohol detection and for air quality
monitoring. Our innovative printed sensor design enables
high-sensitivity, low-power and cost-effective solutions for broad
adoption in the rapidly growing IOT market.
- Our Calman Technology subsidiary brings over 25 years of
experience in the design and manufacture of membrane keypads,
graphic overlays, and industrial label products. We offer IP-rated
digital and hybrid printed devices featuring integrated
backlighting and shielding and printed electronics with advanced
materials ink printing. Calman has customers in fields such as
medical devices and defense technologies and gives the Company a
base in Europe.
We serve our international customer base from our corporate
headquarters in Irvine,
California; our Global Product Development and Materials
Science Center and distribution and logistics center in
Camarillo, California; our
advanced printed-electronics manufacturing facilities in
Shenzhen, China, and Irvine, Scotland; and our proprietary gas-sensor
production and product development facility in Newark, California.
For more information, please visit InterlinkElectronics.com.
About NIST
NIST was founded in 1901 with a mission of promoting U.S.
innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement
science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic
security and improve our quality of life. NIST's vision is to
be the world's leader in creating critical measurement solutions
and promoting equitable standards. Through its efforts it
stimulates innovation, fosters industrial competitiveness, and
improves the quality of life.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was
originally established in 1982 with the goal of strengthening the
role of innovative small business concerns in Federally funded
research or research and development.
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technological developments and industry standards evolution and
their effect on our target product and market choices; the effect
of outsourcing technology development; changes in the ordering
patterns of our customers; a decrease in the quality and/or
reliability of our products; protection of our proprietary
intellectual property; competition by alternative sophisticated as
well as generic products; continued availability of raw materials
for our products at competitive prices; disruptions in our
manufacturing facilities; risks of international sales and
operations including fluctuations in exchange rates; compliance
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future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
IR@iefsr.com
Steven N. Bronson, CEO
805-623-4184
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