PITTSBURGH, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 18, 2006 -- Microelectromechanical Systems, or "MEMS,"
are tiny machines that combine intelligent sensing and semiconductor
circuitry to improve the functionality, cost and flexibility of a range of
electronic systems. At the annual MEMS Executive Congress, to be held
November 5-7, 2006 in Scottsdale, Ariz., innovators in mobile phone, game
console and laptop technology and leaders in automotive safety will gather
with luminaries from the MEMS manufacturing world to explore how
advancements in MEMS technology will improve the way we live.
"MEMS is experiencing exponential growth. Used in automobile airbags, game
consoles, laptop displays, optical MEMS for TVs, and even inkjet
cartridges, the total market for MEMS devices is expected to reach nearly
$10 billion by 2010, according to market research from Yole Developpement,"
said Ellen McDevitt, Executive Director, MEMS Industry Group. "In the
future, even micro fuel cells will be powered by MEMS. We are at the dawn
of a vibrant new age of technological discovery through MEMS."
Hosted by the MEMS Industry Group (MIG), the MEMS Executive Congress offers
a keynote by Jaguar & Land Rover, which uses MEMS technology extensively
throughout its product line.
"Everything from the velvety smooth ride of the Jaguar to the
radar-assisted cruise control that helps keep a safe distance from the car
ahead -- performance, quality, safety and reliability are all dependent on
MEMS," said Gerard Lancaster, Senior Manager - Chassis Electronics for
Jaguar & Land Rover and a keynote speaker at the MEMS Executive Congress.
"We are pleased to be part of this important industry gathering to drive
greater awareness and further advances in MEMS technology."
The MEMS Executive Congress also offers several panel presentations, in
which application and systems manufacturers such as Analog Devices, BAE,
Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor, Infineon, Qualcomm, and Nokia, among
others, will sit side by side with members of the MEMS industry. The panels
include:
-- MEMS Automotive -- Saving Lives while Gaining Market Share;
-- Mobile Phones -- More Capability, Less Space;
-- MEMS Consumer Electronics -- Where Cost Matters; and
-- Benefits and Costs of Doing MEMS Business in Emerging Markets.
Sponsors of the MEMS Executive Congress include EV Group, SUSS
MicroTec, SAES Getters S.p.A., LAM Research, and Coventor, leaders in
technologies that improve MEMS manufacturing. MEMS Investor's Journal
is the media sponsor of the event.
For More Information
The MEMS Executive Congress will be held November 5-7, 2006 at the
Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa located in Scottsdale, Ariz. For
more information on attending the event, please contact MIG at 412/390-1644
or email
info@memsindustrygroup.org or visit The MEMS Executive Congress
at:
www.memscongress.com. For press and analyst registration, please
contact Catherine Marenghi, Emerge PR, 617/729-3172,
cmarenghi@emergepr.com.
About MEMS Industry Group
MEMS Industry Group (MIG) is the trade association representing the MEMS
and microstructures industries. The Association enables the exchange of
non-proprietary information among members; provides reliable industry data
that furthers the development of technology; and works with legislators,
policymakers and others toward the greater commercial development and use
of MEMS and MEMS-enabled devices. MIG is comprised of over 70 member
companies, including Texas Instruments, Bosch, Freescale Semiconductor,
IBM, and GE Global Research. For more information, please visit
www.memsindustrygroup.org
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MEMS Industry Group
Ellen McDevitt
Phone: 412/390-1644
Email: Email Contact
Emerge PR
Catherine Marenghi
Phone: 617/729-3172
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