Recognizes Company's leading position in gas
sensor research and commercialization
IRVINE,
Calif., Sept. 6, 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") devices
and IoT solutions, is pleased to announce that its Gas and
Environmental Solutions division has received a $175,000 SBIR award from NOAA for
development of low-cost, low-power sensor nodes for monitoring air
quality impacted by wildfire smoke.
As a result of climate change, the number and severity of
wildfires have been increasing substantially, as exemplified
by the recent tragic events in Maui. In addition to the loss of life
of both residents and firefighters, the indirect effects of
wildfires can impact human health even if people are living
hundreds of miles away from the fire. Estimates of deaths
attributable to wildfire smoke globally are 300,000 to 400,000,
especially among elderly people, children and people with
preexisting respiratory conditions.
"The smoke from Canadian wildfires that has blanketed major
cities in the US this summer has highlighted the serious and
growing public health concerns arising from wildfires. In addition
to the particulate matter that makes the smoke visible, smoke also
contains CO, NO2, SO2 and O3, all harmful for human beings," said
Dr. Sreeni Rao, General Manager of
the Gas and Environmental Sensors Division. "There is currently no
existing compact low-cost electrochemical system containing sensors
for outdoor monitoring of all four gases. We are proposing a
low-cost, low-power miniaturized and easily deployable sensor that
will deliver data for air quality in unmonitored areas capable of
improving currently existing models, increasing awareness and
understanding the impact of low air quality."
"Development of these sensors will enable us to penetrate into a
large user base for more real-time air quality data," added
Steven N. Bronson, Interlink's CEO
and President. "This award continues our history of qualifying for
SBIR grants, and we are also pleased to note that NOAA recognized
the superior scientific and engineering backgrounds and talents of
the Interlink team."
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.
Forward Looking Statements
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growth, and the effects of recent acquisitions, including
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initiatives, competition and capital requirements. Other factors
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statements include, among other things, the following: our success
in predicting new markets and the acceptance of our new products;
efficient management of our infrastructure; the pace of
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
with regulatory requirements applicable to our manufacturing
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of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our most
recent Annual Report (Form 10-K) or Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q)
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this release, and we
expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
IR@iefsr.com
Steven N. Bronson, CEO
805-623-4184
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