CROISSY-BEAUBOURG, France, 15 July 2007. Cedip Infrared Systems in Croissy-Beaubourg, France, has been retained as a partner of the SYSTEM@TIC PARIS-REGION competitiveness cluster, in order to develop innovative thermal imaging sensors.
The SYSTEM@TIC PARIS-REGION Cluster, that was given a 'world-class' cluster label in July 2005, is positioned to master complex systems and key technologies (in optics, electronics and software) and to implement these systems in four growing target markets: Security & Defence, Telecommunications, Automotive & Transportation and System Design & Development Tools. The SYSTEM@TIC PARIS-REGION Cluster brings together over 200 industrial, academic and institutional members from the Paris region that work in partnership on R&D projects.
Established earlier this year, the contract signed with Cedip Infrared Systems, which falls within the framework of the "Defence and Security" area will be to develop and supply militarized cameras & systems in partnership with large defence and security industrial organizations and research groups.
As a partner in these projects, Cedip Infrared Systems will call upon its expertise in the field of Infrared imaging and know-how in military sensor development to design and bring to market new innovative thermal IR imaging sensors. The project should begin in the 4th quarter 2007.
For more information contact Cedip online at www.cedip-infrared.com.