Final Assembly for S-70i(TM) BLACK HAWK Helicopter Begins at PZL Mielec

KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSPO -- PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland, has begun final assembly of the first S-70i(TM) BLACK HAWK helicopter. The production marks the beginning of a new helicopter in the Sikorsky product line, an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX - News).
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Final assembly officially began on Aug. 17. The first S-70i helicopter is expected to be completed in 2010.
Meanwhile, PZL Mielec continues to ramp up production of BLACK HAWK helicopter cabins. Four cabins have been completed to date. Three have been incorporated into the UH-60M helicopter assembly line at Sikorsky's main manufacturing facility in the U.S. The fourth cabin has been joined with other dynamic components as PZL prepares to build the first S-70i(TM) helicopter.
"The startup of the production line in Poland is a defining moment for the S-70i helicopter program," said Bob Kokorda, Sikorsky Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Synergy. "This platform will accommodate customer demand with an affordable, capable, and adaptable aircraft that remains true to the BLACK HAWK helicopter's legendary combat-proven heritage. Now, this proven, dependable aircraft will extend its capabilities to customers around the world, bringing robust performance and the latest in rotorcraft technology."
Kokorda reaffirmed the vital role of PZL Mielec in Sikorsky's expansion plans in Central and Eastern Europe during a briefing held at the XVII International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO).
To increase its presence in the international marketplace, Sikorsky has designated PZL Mielec as a final assembly center for the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter. Production of highly-advanced and combat-proven BLACK HAWK helicopters and cabins in PZL Mielec is expected to provide opportunities to numerous privately- and publicly-held Polish aviation entities. Currently PZL Mielec already cooperates with 23 suppliers and subcontractors in Poland; that figure is expected to increase to about 100 in the foreseeable future, as the work progresses.
The S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter will be produced through a cost-effective global supply chain and is planned to be delivered directly from Poland to international customers. A key competitive feature of the Polish-made S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter is that it will provide multi-mission, 10-ton utility lift capability at a price comparable to helicopters in the 6-to-8-ton class.
The S-70i helicopter is designed with a modular platform that can be configured to meet specific customer requirements. Its standard baseline configuration includes the latest technology with fully-developed advanced features such as:
A fully-integrated digital glass cockpit that is instrument flight rules (IFR)-capable, a dual digital automatic flight control system (AFCS) and coupled flight director
An active vibration control system to smooth the overall ride of the aircraft and improve the life cycle of air vehicle and dynamic system components
A dual GPS/INS (global positioning system/inertial navigation system) with digital map to provide accurate and redundant navigation for the most demanding of tactical environments
"Since PZL Mielec was acquired on March 16, 2007, Sikorsky has delivered on each of its broad commitments to the Government of Poland and its employees. The company has invested millions of dollars in fixed assets, environmental remediation, human resources training and transfer of technical expertise. In addition, the company has initiated a broad social package for PZL Mielec employees," said Janusz Zakrecki, CEO of PZL Mielec.
Since the acquisition, employment at PZL Mielec has increased by 22 percent, from an initial level of 1,471 employees to 1,800 full-time personnel. Also, groundbreaking is scheduled soon for a new European Union-funded vocational training facility that will educate more than 200 students per year for PZL Mielec.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning potential production and sale of helicopters. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in government procurement priorities and practices, budget plans or availability of funding or in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Hosts International SEA KING(TM) Maintenance Symposium

STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 50th anniversary of the legendary S-61(TM) helicopter will be celebrated during the 12th annual International SEA KING(TM) Maintenance Symposium, kicking off today at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. The event will be hosted by Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX - News).
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Operators of the aircraft, owners, pilots, and maintenance personnel will participate in technical and informational sessions and networking opportunities during the three-day symposium. Sergei Sikorsky, son of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. founder Igor Sikorsky, will be the keynote speaker of the event.
"We are honored to host this year's event," said Frank DiPasquale, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Strategic Relationships for Sikorsky Aerospace Services. "S-61(TM) helicopters have performed a variety of military and commercial missions since the first prototype flew in March 1959 after Sikorsky Aircraft developed it for the U.S. Navy. Since then, military services around the world have flown them, and today more than 550 SEA KING and S-61 commercial helicopter variants continue to operate in more than 20 nations. With a new modernization program under way, we hope to keep these aircraft flying for many years to come."
Chairman of the symposium Steering Committee, Lieutenant-Colonel Ken MacKenzie, Canadian Forces, said: "The symposium offers a unique opportunity for military and commercial operators and industry representatives from around the world to discuss common technical and maintenance issues that enable us to sustain our SEA KING and S-61 helicopter operations."
"As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first SEA KING flight, it is fitting that Sikorsky is hosting this year's symposium," MacKenzie added.
More than 150 attendees from 15 countries have registered to attend the event. The symposium will feature product presentations, panel discussions and flight demonstrations by Carson of the S-61 helicopter.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. Its Sikorsky Aerospace Services business designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain solutions for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide.

Actel Announces Availability of RTAX-DSP Prototype FPGAs

Delivering the Industry's First Radiation-Tolerant FPGAs with Embedded Radiation-Protected Multiply-Accumulate Blocks for Designers of Space-Flight Systems

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL - News) today announced the availability of RTAX-DSP prototype FPGAs, enabling hardware demonstration and timing validation of designs targeted to Actel's RTAX-DSP space-flight FPGAs. The newly available RTAX-DSP prototype devices have the same pin assignment, mechanical footprint and identical timing properties across the full military temperature range (-55 degrees C to 125 degrees C) as their space-qualified counterparts.
RTAX-DSP space-flight FPGAs add embedded radiation-tolerant multiply-accumulate blocks to the tested and proven industry-standard RTAX-S product family. The result is a dramatic increase in device performance and utilization when implementing arithmetic functions, such as those encountered in hardware DSP algorithms, without sacrificing reliability or radiation tolerance.
"The availability of RTAX-DSP prototype FPGAs enable designers to demonstrate their RTAX-DSP designs in hardware across the full operational temperature range," said Ken O'Neill, director of high-reliability marketing for Actel. "With the availability of these prototype devices, the RTAX-DSP program has achieved another important milestone in providing the high performance combined with high reliability needed by designers of signal processing systems for space-flight applications."
RTAX-DSP Features
Providing a flexible alternative to expensive radiation-hardened ASICs, RTAX-DSP FPGAs feature up to 120 multiply-accumulate DSP mathblocks, protected against radiation-induced single event upsets (SEU) and single event transients (SET). The RTAX-DSP FPGAs use the same 0.15 micrometer UMC wafer fabrication process and the same antifuse programmable interconnect technology that are used in the industry-standard RTAX-S FPGA family, which is now accumulating space-flight heritage on as many as nine space programs.
RTAX-DSP FPGAs offer high performance at densities of up to four million equivalent system gates and 840 user I/Os for space-based applications. The embedded DSP mathblocks feature 18 bit x 18 bit multiply-accumulate blocks enabling efficient implementation of DSP building blocks, such as finite impulse response (FIR) filters, infinite impulse response (IIR) filters, and fast Fourier transforms (FFT). Each mathblock is capable of operating at 125 MHz across the full military temperature range.
The RTAX-DSP family of FPGAs is fully supported by the Actel Libero(R) Integrated Design Environment (IDE). From design, synthesis and simulation, through floorplanning, place-and-route, timing constraints and analysis, power analysis and program file generation, Libero IDE manages the entire design flow quickly and efficiently.
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Trace Systems Awarded Army JNCC-A Information Assurance Contract

New contract supports US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A), 7th TTSB, and expands Trace Systems’ Afghanistan IT support
MCLEAN, Va.-- On Tuesday September 1, 2009, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Trace Systems Inc., a McLean, VA.-based systems integrator and technical services firm that provides comprehensive communications, networking, IT and other C4ISR services and solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other U.S. Government customers today announced that it has won a contract with the U.S. Army's 7th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade (7th TTSB) for information assurance (IA) subject matter experts in support of the Joint Network Operations Control Center Afghanistan (JNCC-A). The JNCC-A is the NETOPS execution arm of the United States Forces - Afghanistan (USFOR-A) J6 and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of communications and computer networks throughout the Afghanistan Area of Operations.
Through the three year contract awarded by the Army after a full-and-open competition, Trace Systems will provide IA subject matter experts based at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Residing within the JNCC-A, Trace Systems will support network defense throughout the Combined Joint Operational Area - Afghanistan (CJOA-A) on a 24 by 7 basis, including the deployment and monitoring of Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS), enterprise anti-virus management systems, intrusion prevention systems, and other applications that identify and counter unauthorized applications, rogue systems, and malicious content.
“We are proud to continue supporting the joint mission in Afghanistan by augmenting the USFOR-A and 7th TTSB deployed forces with information assurance resources that understand how to operate in the tactical environment,” said Jeff Barrows, Chief Operating Officer of Trace Systems. While in the U.S. Army, Barrows served in the 7th Signal Brigade. He continued, “Our understanding of the rapidly changing IT and network infrastructure on the battlefield as well as the operational environment will provide a significant added value to our customer as the JNCC-A and HBSS are deployed throughout the CJOA-A.”
Trace Systems has been supporting communications, networking, and IT requirements throughout Southwest Asia (SWA) since 2002. In Afghanistan today, Trace Systems personnel are located at Bagram, Kandahar, Kabul, Sharana, and Jalalabad, and have provided support at more than twenty Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) throughout the CJOA-A.
“The JNCC-A had a need for highly-skilled HBSS resources at the tactical edge, and we were able to rapidly provide information assurance subject matter experts that have also provided this specific experience to support NETCOM and DISA, as well as resources that have prior RCERT and JNCC-Iraq experience,” said Bobbie Robinson, Afghanistan country manager for Trace Systems. Robinson has worked for Trace Systems supporting the U.S. military in Afghanistan for over five years, and understands the unique challenges associated with supporting IT on the battlefield. “We are very happy to be supporting the 7th TTSB and the JNCC-A with this important mission,” Robinson continued.
About Trace Systems Inc.
Based in McLean, Virginia, Trace Systems Inc. is a provider of comprehensive communications, networking, information technology, and other C4ISR solutions and services. The company supports the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other U.S. Government customers, and has staff located in the Washington D.C. National Capital Region, New Jersey, Germany, and Afghanistan. The company is well known for its support as leaders in the development and support of currently deployed and next-generation C4ISR programs, including customers such as PM WIN-T, CERDEC, PM C4ISR On-The-Move, PEO C3T, NETCOM, DISA, DHS Customs and Border Protection SBInet, and the CJTF-82 in Afghanistan.
For more information, please visit: http://www.tracesystems.com
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Raytheon Announces Agreement to Purchase BBN Technologies

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN - News) has entered into an agreement to acquire BBN Technologies, a privately-held world leader in research and development, and provider of critical solutions for national defense and security missions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction is not expected to materially impact revenue or earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2009, and is expected to be accretive in 2010. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. BBN's diverse portfolio encompasses a range of technologies including advanced networking, speech and language technologies, information technologies, sensor systems, and cybersecurity. The company's deep scientific and engineering talent aligns well with Raytheon's expertise and commitment to excellence.
"BBN brings world class people, technologies and capabilities to Raytheon and our customers," said William H. Swanson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Raytheon Company. "We expect all of our businesses to benefit from the application of BBN's research and development expertise and technologies across our product lines and programs. BBN's rich technology heritage makes this a natural fit."
BBN Technologies has a long history of innovative products and solutions including the ARPANET (forerunner of the Internet). Current offerings include the Boomerang acoustic-based shooter detection system currently deployed with U.S. forces, and a broad range of technology development programs, many considered mission-critical by defense and intelligence customers. Following the acquisition, BBN Technologies will become part of Raytheon Network Centric Systems (NCS).
"BBN's products and technical capabilities will enhance NCS' ability to offer critically important solutions to our customers," said Colin Schottlaender, president, Network Centric Systems. "This acquisition will strengthen our positions in networking, communications, video surveillance and advanced sensing applications."
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, BBN employs 700 employees in seven U.S. locations.
"BBN has extraordinary technical depth in the areas in which we work," said Robert G. Elmer, president and CEO of BBN Technologies. "Joining Raytheon, an organization with very strong technical expertise and significant resources, will help us to broaden our reach, acting as a multiplier on our proven ability to deliver advances to the market rapidly and profitably, and better serve our ultimate client, the U.S. warfighter."
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
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LOCiMOBILE, Inc. Launches Its New iLOCi2(TM) iPhone App International Version 1.2 -- Initially Localized in French and Spanish, With Plans to Add More

LOCiMOBILE, Inc. Launches Its New iLOCi2(TM) iPhone App International Version 1.2 -- Initially Localized in French and Spanish, With Plans to Add More Languages -- The App Is Now Available at All 60 International iTunes App Stores
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 09/01/09)LOCiMOBILE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GTX Corp (OTC.BB:GTXO - News), has launched its new iLOCi2(TM) iPhone App International Version 1.2 -- initially in French and Spanish -- to easily locate and connect with others at the push of a button with total privacy. An upgrade to the previous version, which launched in mid July and featured on the Good Morning America Show, version 1.2 also provides better GPS accuracy, a GPS signal strength indicator, easily adds iLOCi2 contacts directly from your contact list and from another user's LOCi request.
60 international App Stores -- with year to date sales of 11.3M iPhones -- support the iLOCi2 App in a diverse multicultural marketplace. In just eight months LOCiMOBILE� has leaped from a white-board concept to a global transactional franchise. iLOCi2 has been localized for the French market where Apple has sold one million iPhones and in Spanish as well, however daily downloads for the Apps are now coming from the US and a growing International list including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa and the U.K. A total of 34 countries to date have participated in this quintessential international e-commerce with one to three new countries coming online and downloading daily. Discussions to further expand the LOCiMOBILE footprint are underway to localize the iLOCi2 App for China. China Unicom will be selling iPhones in Q4 to its current 133M subscribers, a portion of the 650M total mobile phone subscriber base of China. A reported 1.5M unlocked iPhones are already currently in use and the company is monitoring this new potential market very closely.
"Since Apple launched and introduced the iTunes stores the mobile industry has rushed to embrace the sale of applications. iSuppli estimates that in Q1 2010, Apple's share of revenue from the sale of applications developed for the iPhone is expected to be $200 million, but that the greater part of the revenue -- 70% -- will go to the developers. As an application developer, LOCiMOBILE� represents the premium App based services like off-board navigation and PLS which are in great demand."
The App Store will carry more than 100K apps by the end of the year, an inventory selection greater than the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, which merchandises about 100K items per store. Smartphone downloads from all App Stores will reach 6.67 billion per year in 2014, according to a new forecast issued by market research firm Frost & Sullivan. But that is not the whole story. The true impact will be realized as we penetrate and begin conducting real time transactions globally with an installed iPhone/iPod user base of 37 million... and growing.
GTX Corp has a 7 year history in customizable, patented 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions and approached the development of iLOCi2 from the perspective of ease of use, privacy and how to best deliver a people-finding solution to millions across the world at an affordable price. The answer was, "We can make an App for that."
"Personal Location Awareness provides connectedness which knows no borders technically or geographically," said Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp. "LOCiMOBILE� is a brand in motion and we are actively researching and developing for the future. With 3 Apps on the market now and our fourth in the submission process, we are very excited about what the future holds for us in this new global market place we call the App Frontier."
About GTX Corp
GTX Corp (OTC.BB:GTXO - News) develops and integrates 2-way GPS people finding technologies which seamlessly integrate with consumer products and enterprise applications. Utilizing the latest in miniaturized tracking and cellular location technology, the company offers a GPS location platform that enables subscribers to track in real time the whereabouts of people, pets, or high valued assets through its customizable transceiver module, wireless connectivity gateway, middleware, and viewing portal.
Committed to being the "better people finder" technology provider, GTX Corp owns and operates LOCiMOBILE, Inc. which develops applications that transforms smart phones into real time 2-way GPS personal location transceiver, letting friends, co-workers and loved ones locate and connect with one another. The company also owns and operates Code Amber News Service, which is dedicated to the recovery of missing persons and is the leading US and Canadian syndicator of online Amber Alerts.
Founded in 2002 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company has evolved from its early beginnings of putting a micro GPS device in a shoe - the patented smart-shoe -- and continues to pave the way with innovative geo-specific and proximity alerting applications that let you know where someone or something is at the touch of a button. The company believes in a strong intellectual property strategy and to date has an extensive portfolio of patents, patents pending, registered trademarks, copyrights, and URLs.
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Sanswire Corp. to Attend the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Day on Capitol Hill

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 09/01/09) - Sanswire Corp. (OTC.BB:SNSR - News) (www.sanswire.com), a company that develops and produces lighter-than-air Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) designed to provide persistent surveillance for extended durations at mid and high altitudes, will attend the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Day on Capitol Hill on September 16, 2009. The event will be held in the Rayburn Office Building Foyer.
The Day on Capitol Hill will include meetings with members of Congress as well as unmanned systems hardware exhibits and networking opportunities. At the event, Sanswire will have the opportunity to visit with elected officials about issues of national and international importance in efforts to raise awareness about unmanned systems. The company's involvement in this event follows CEO of Sanswire, Captain David A. Christian's, recent speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Convention. Captain Christian will also be presenting at the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) East Conference on October 1, 2009.
"We look forward to continuing our discussion with members of Congress on Sanswire's UAV platforms during this important industry event," said Captain Christian. "These conferences afford us tremendous exposure to congressional audiences where we can meet with key decision makers and leaders in the UAV industry. We are honored to be involved in AUVSI's Day on Capitol Hill and look forward to this and future occasions where we can discuss the importance of UAVs."
For more news and information on Sanswire please visit http://irgnews.com/coi/SNSR where you can find a fact sheet on the company, investor presentations, and more.
About AUVSI
With over 1,400 member companies and organizations from 50 countries, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI, http://www.auvsi.org/) is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. AUVSI, with members from government organizations, industry and academia, is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and related technologies.
By providing opportunities for information exchange, networking and business development, AUVSI forums are the best resource for simply learning about unmanned systems or for staying abreast of the latest program and technology updates.
About Sanswire Corp.
Sanswire Corp. (OTC.BB:SNSR - News) develops and provides an integrated suite of aerospace communications products and services, leveraging its relationships with leaders in UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technologies. Sanswire Corp. is focused on the design and construction of various aerial vehicles, capable of carrying payloads that provide persistent surveillance and security solutions at various altitudes. For more information, visit www.sanswire.com
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Orbit International to Exhibit at Defense Systems & Equipment International Exhibition & Conference in London

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-- On Tuesday September 1, 2009, (BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbit International Corp. (NASDAQ:ORBT - News), a military defense electronics supplier, today announced that it will exhibit at the Defense Systems & Equipment International Exhibition & Conference (DESi) September 8-11 at the ExCel Exhibition Center, London, UK. Orbit will be demonstrating its hardware and software capabilities at booth number 309.
By exhibiting at DESi, the world’s largest and fastest growing international tri-service defense exhibition, Orbit will be able to demonstrate its full range of airborne, helicopter, shipboard, armored track vehicle and hand held GPS capabilities to a global audience of defense contractors and foreign military agencies.
Dennis Sunshine, President and CEO of Orbit International commented, “We are delighted to once again have an opportunity to display our hardware capabilities from both of our Electronics and Power Groups. At this international forum, our Company’s engineering, design and manufacturing expertise will be brought to the attention of many of the world’s leading prime contractors. Our Electronics Group will have a number of jet-fighter, helicopter and armored vehicle displays, together with our most recent custom, and COTS power units designed and manufactured by our Behlman Electronics Power Group.
Sunshine concluded, “For the first time, we are delighted that Integrated Combat Systems [ICS], will have a fully operational MK-437 Naval Gun Weaponry System which was shipped from Louisville KY to the U.K. for display. The MK-437 Cabinet will be powered by a modified commercial off the shelf ’COTS’ frequency converter designed by our Behlman Electronics Power Group. The Gun Weaponry System will include displays, trackballs, keyboards and key pads, all designed by our Electronics Group. Given the number of critical niche market program opportunities gained at the last DESi Exhibition, we look forward to meeting with new prospective U.S. and Foreign defense electronics contractors and demonstrating the extent of our diversified engineering and manufacturing capabilities.”
Orbit International Corp. is involved in the manufacture of customized electronic components and subsystems for military and nonmilitary government applications through its production facilities in Hauppauge, New York and Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Its Behlman Electronics, Inc. subsidiary manufactures and sells high quality commercial power units, AC power sources, frequency converters, uninterruptible power supplies and associated analytical equipment. The Behlman military division designs, manufactures and sells power units and electronic products for measurement and display.
Certain matters discussed in this news release and oral and written statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company (including, but not limited to, statements regarding any acquisition proposal and whether such proposal or a strategic alternative thereto may be considered or consummated; statements regarding our expectations of Orbit’s operating plans, deliveries under contracts and strategies generally; statements regarding our expectations of the performance of our business; expectations regarding costs and revenues, future operating results including all guidance amounts) future business opportunities and continued growth, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. Although Orbit believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Many of these factors are beyond Orbit International's ability to control or predict. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact Orbit International and the statements contained in this news release can be found in Orbit's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, annual reports on Form 10-KSB and its other periodic reports and its registration statement on Form S-3 containing a final prospectus dated January 11, 2006. For forward-looking statements in this news release, Orbit claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Orbit assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Global Engineering Consultancy Atkins Achieves Significant Increases in Productivity Leveraging HyperWorks Simulation Platform

HyperWorks CAE modelling, visualization and optimization tools reduce project timescales, allowing Atkins to improve service to aerospace OEM clients
TROY, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empowers client innovation and decision-making, announced today, that international engineering and design consultancy Atkins has selected HyperWorks' pre- and post-processing solutions, HyperMesh and HyperView as standard tools for future design projects. The decision follows measured business benefits from the suite including productivity and efficiency gains, the flexible business model and a common platform for supporting Atkins' multi-solver environment.
"The majority of cost incurred when performing finite element (FE) analysis is during the initial model-generation phase, so reducing the amount of time spent at this stage is extremely valuable to us and our clients," said Jon Gittoes, FE team leader at Atkins. "Basically it comes down to minimising the time it takes to get from initial geometry to a working model, and that's what HyperMesh does so well. HyperMesh has excellent geometry idealization, which significantly improves our design efficiency and has a large impact on the overall project timescales."
As a leader in engineering and design consultation to the aerospace market, Atkins is an approved supplier to leading international aerospace OEMs. Atkins' recent project work includes aircraft heavy landing and bird-strike analysis for Airbus, Rolls-Royce gas turbines development and even the 1000mph BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car project. The efficiencies of the HyperWorks suite have played an important part in helping Atkins deliver successful projects to its global client base.
"The continuing trend towards composite materials and non-linear analysis is significantly increasing the complexity of analysis pre- and post-processing. Using a common tool to build models for a variety of analysis codes allows our engineers to work on a wide variety of projects," Mr. Gittoes added. "We are using HyperWorks to investigate problems as varied as the design of turbomachinery transmission test rigs, assessing aircraft heavy landings and the concept design of the BLOODHOUND SSC. HyperWorks has the features that we need to develop and manage large models, which is particularly important for our non-linear impact work."
"Altair's customer support team have also helped us integrate HyperWorks into our existing design processes and quickly train our engineers," Mr. Gittoes noted. "The Altair support team regularly visits and helps solve any of our technical issues. The most important advantage HyperWorks has given us is the flexibility to meet our clients' needs. Whether that's in terms of their timescales or in using the most appropriate solver code, it's really about being able to deliver the results our clients need, when they need them."
In addition to HyperMesh and HyperView, Atkins has successfully deployed HyperWorks' optimization solution, OptiStruct, in the BLOODHOUND SSC project with excellent results. The technology is now being assessed broadly across Atkins' aerospace projects to minimize material usage and component weight.
"It is gratifying to see Atkins realizing all the business benefits working with Altair and the HyperWorks simulation suite offers," said Maurice Linscott, regional director, Altair UK operations. "With increasing pressure on consultancies to deliver projects on shorter timescales coupled with the drive for weight reductions and materials savings across the aerospace industry, it is vital that our clients are able to concentrate their efforts on activities that add value to their customers. Model generation is a vital, but functional, step in designing innovative products; HyperWorks is enabling our clients to significantly reduce this stage and to focus on delivering innovation throughout their design process."
About HyperWorks
Built on a foundation of design optimization, performance data management and process automation, HyperWorks is an enterprise simulation solution for rapid design exploration and decision-making. As the most comprehensive, open-architecture CAE solution in the industry, HyperWorks includes best-in-class modelling, analysis, visualization and data management solutions for linear and non-linear, structural optimization, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-body dynamics applications. For more information please visit www.altairhyperworks.com
About Atkins
Atkins is a multinational engineering and design consultancy, providing expertise to help resolve complex challenges presented by the built and natural environment. Atkins is one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in Europe and the largest engineering consultancy in both the UK and the Middle East. The company employs more than 17,000 people. To learn more, please visit www.atkinsglobal.com
About Altair
Altair Engineering, Inc. empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held with more than 1,300 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 20-year-plus track record for product design, advanced engineering software, grid computing technologies and enterprise analytics solutions, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com

Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.) Announces Appointment of Chief Human Resources Officer

GREENBELT, Md., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SGT, Inc., a leading provider of Engineering, Science, Project Management, and Information Technology services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Wayne Rustin to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer.
Mr. Rustin brings with him 25 years of industry experience managing and leading Human Resources organizations of Fortune 500 corporations. Prior to joining SGT, he held positions of leadership with IBM Corporation including his most recent as Director, Human Resources Business Partner for the Sales and Distribution Business Unit. While with IBM he designed and executed several workforce strategies and leadership development programs. Additionally he held the position of Director, Global Equal Opportunity, and Marketplace & Workplace Diversity where he led employee diversity initiatives.
Prior to joining IBM, Mr. Rustin had a 17-year career with J.C. Penney in positions of increasing responsibility including Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Government Relations; Vice President, Human Resources Counseling; Vice President of Human Resources Business Partner Catalog, Direct and Logistics.
"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne," commented President and CEO Dr. Kam Ghaffarian. "We have worked hard to build a company that is focused on providing an environment that is rich in opportunities for our employees and rewards them for their hard work. Wayne's experience and hands on involvement in the development of strategic employee programs and initiatives will be a tremendous value to the organization as our employee population continues to increase."
Mr. Rustin is a former Municipal Court Judge for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and a former adjunct professor at the University of Dallas, MBA School of Management. He began his career as a labor attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mr. Rustin is a former Board member of the Dallas, Texas Urban League and New Beginnings and is currently a member of the District of Columbia Bar and Texas Bar.
Mr. Rustin has a B.S. in Political Science from Virginia State University; J.D. from Howard University School of Law, and an L.L.M. in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University.
SGT, Inc. is privately held and headquartered in Greenbelt, MD, USA. SGT, Inc. provides aerospace engineering, earth and planetary science modeling and analysis, information systems, project management, operational support and technical services to NASA, NOAA, USGS, DOD, and various other government and commercial organizations.
Contact:
Shelley Johnson
Phone: 301.489.1108
Email: sjohnson@sgt-inc.com
http://www.sgt-inc.com

Suspect Detection Systems Inc. Signs 7-Digit (USD) Contract to Install Cogito System at a National Border Crossing

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, September 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Suspect Detection Systems Inc., (SDSS.OB), a leading developer of counter-terror and crime prevention technology, announced today that a 7-digit contract has been signed with a Federal Agency in a major country to deploy the Cogito(TM) rapid interrogation system along a major national border.
Cogito will be used to interrogate potential suspects seeking entry into the country at a specific point of entry. Few Cogito units will be installed at the border crossing, along with the full installation of the Cogito Central Database and Management System (CDMS) which stores all data collected by each of the units.
The system is currently being customized to interrogate potential suspects in few languages. The CDMS control and manage all the Cogito units in real time and can analyze the biometric information and test result collected in the database.
"Our system was designed specifically to aid in the apprehension of terrorists and criminals at border crossings," said Shabtai Shoval, CEO of Suspect Detection Systems Ltd. "We have worked tirelessly to develop a comprehensive system that can accurately identify suspects at any time of day or night, without the aid of experienced interrogators. We are confident that Cogito will contribute to a safer, less porous border."
Cogito is an automated interrogation system that is used to accurately detect the hostile intent of suspected criminals and terrorists in just five to seven minutes. The system was designed under the concept that the most dangerous weapon a suspect will carry is his or her intent to commit a destructive act
Cogito can easily be deployed to detect terrorists, smugglers and criminals at checkpoints, border crossings, crime scenes, war zones, or in private enterprises.
"Cogito is a powerful tool that can be utilized by any organization with advanced security and crime prevention operations from private enterprises to federal agencies," added Shoval. "The positive feedback we have received from Cogito customers demonstrates the impact of the system on the war against crime."
About Suspect Detection Systems
Suspect Detection Systems Ltd. is a developer of proprietary counter-terror and crime prevention technology designed to identify threats in real-time, and prevent incidents before they are carried out. The technology detects the hidden 'hostile intent' of assailants-before they commit their intended acts-with a remarkable degree of accuracy. The system can also be used after crime was committed to quickly identify criminals from among a pool of suspects.
Learn more about Suspect Detection Systems and Cogito Technology at http://www.suspectdetection.com
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Boston Logan International Airport 19th Site Operational With Sensis ASDE-X

Runway Safety at Complex Airport to Benefit from Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Logan International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system. Logan is the 19th airport to receive the technology through the FAA's ASDE-X program. A total of 35 airports will have ASDE-X by 2011.
ASDE-X combines surface movement radar, multilateration and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) to provide air traffic controllers with highly accurate, real-time position and identification information of all aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface. By integrating multiple sensor technologies, the system delivers a comprehensive picture of ground operations, increasing controller situational awareness and improving airport safety in all weather conditions. The system also features advanced runway conflict detection and alerting technology, Safety Logic, which uses complex algorithms to alert controllers of potential aircraft or vehicle incursions. ASDE-X is compatible with NextGen systems such as ADS-B and will serve as the basis for the FAA's Runway Status Lights (RWSL) program.
"ASDE-X gives controllers a comprehensive view of all aircraft and vehicles operating on Boston Logan's intricate system of runways and taxiways," said Marc Viggiano, chief operating officer of Sensis Corporation. "The system also meets the challenge of providing accurate, reliable surveillance in all weather conditions as a result of multiple surveillance sources."
ABOUT SENSIS CORPORATION
Sensis Corporation provides sensors, information technology, and simulation and modeling to the world's air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities, airports, airlines and militaries. Sensis Corporation solutions are deployed around the world. For more information regarding Sensis Corporation, visit www.sensis.com

iRobot Receives Order from the U.S. Army for $35.3 Million

Company to Deliver 486 PackBot 510 with FasTac Kit Robots
BEDFORD, Mass.-- On Tuesday September 1, 2009, (BUSINESS WIRE)--iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT - News) today announced that it received an order for $35.3 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Contracting Center in Warren, Mich.
This order falls under the $286 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) xBot contract and calls for the delivery of 486 iRobot PackBot 510 with FasTac Kit robots prior to March 31, 2010. The total contract value to date under this IDIQ is approximately $125 million.
“This order is truly a significant milestone for iRobot,” said Joe Dyer, president of iRobot Government and Industrial Robots. “Not only is it the single largest order we have ever received from the military, but it also proves that there is strong and continuing support for our PackBot FasTac platform that was introduced just last year. One of the robot’s strengths is its adaptability. It is well-suited for use by combat engineers, route clearance companies and infantry brigades. This is important as our troops continue to fight wars on multiple fronts, each possessing its own unique mission types and challenges.”
The PackBot 510 with FasTac Kit provides warfighters with the ability to see and assess dangerous areas from safe standoff distances and to clear routes while on the move. The robot is controlled through a ruggedized laptop with game-style controller, operates at speeds of up to 5.8 miles per hour and provides up to four hours of mission run time. In addition, the PackBot 510 with FasTac Kit’s compact arm and precise gripper allow warfighters to safely pick up and identify suspicious objects.
iRobot has delivered more than 2,500 PackBot robots that make a difference every day by conducting dangerous missions that keep warfighters out of harm’s way.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference. The company’s home robots help people with smarter ways to clean, and its government and industrial robots protect those in harm’s way. iRobot’s consumer and military robots feature iRobot AWARE® robot intelligence systems, proprietary technology incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com
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Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, iRobot Corp.'s expectations concerning estimates of future revenues. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among other things our dependence on the U.S. federal government and government contracts, efforts to expand product offerings may not succeed, changes in the policies and spending priorities of governments and government agencies, the complexities of our products, and reliance on limited source suppliers and third-party manufacturers. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corp. undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corp., see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report of Form 10-K.
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Multicore Association Adds LG Electronics, nCore Design, and Open Kernel Labs to Its Membership

Expanding Consortium Membership Reflects Growing Need for Multicore-Related Standardization Programs
EL DORADO HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - 09/01/09) - The Multicore Association(TM), a global non-profit organization focused on developing standards that help speed time to market for products that involve multicore implementations, today announced that LG Electronics, nCore Design, and Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs) have joined the working groups of the Multicore Association.
"The addition of LG Electronics, nCore Design, and OK Labs to the Multicore Association, will provide tremendous value to our working groups," said Markus Levy, Multicore Association president. "Each of these companies brings a wide variety of expertise and experience on topics related to the efficient adoption and proliferation of multicore implementations."
The Multicore Association is committed to working with member companies, industry and universities to enable and further the widespread adoption of multiprocessing solutions. The organization is committed to architecting techniques and standards for how systems will be created and utilized.
"Interoperability, efficiency, maintenance costs, and reduced implementation risk will be key factors as more organizations move to multicore technology," said Ian Lintault, Managing Director of nCore Design. "Developers will quickly come to grips with the body of multicore knowledge if the best multicore programming practices are formalized and made available. Additionally, open standards are an important step towards extracting the maximum performance from current and future multicore offerings."
"The importance of multicore platforms in the mobile ecosystem is growing rapidly, and this will have a major impact on the use of mobile virtualization," said Gernot Heiser, CTO and co-founder of OK Labs. "We are pleased to be involved in the important activities of the Multicore Association."
The Multicore Association provides three levels of membership, with executive board, working group, and university members. The executive board helps determine the overall direction of the organization. Working group members are eligible to work on any of the working groups. University members may participate in any of the Multicore Association's ongoing development work, for which current projects include multicore virtual machine interface standardization, multicore resource management and communication APIs, and multicore programming practices.
About nCore Design LLC
nCore Design develops high performance software and systems for multicore microprocessors, GPUs and embedded systems. nCore has significant expertise on a wide variety of computing platforms and specialized knowledge of applied software optimization techniques. nCore is a leading provider of hands-on, instructor-led training courses focused on programming multicore and GPU processors. With offices in Japan and the US, nCore Design works with local partners to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to multinational technology companies. For more information: http://www.ncoredesign.com/
About Open Kernel Labs
Open Kernel Labs is the global leader in open-source virtualization software for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and embedded systems. Backed by the largest, independent team of microkernel developers, the OKL4 Microvisor is deployed on more than 300 million mobile phones worldwide. Semiconductor suppliers, handset OEMs, and mobile network operators depend on OK Labs to deliver high performance solutions that decrease BOM cost, reduce complexity, and speed time-to-market. For more information: www.ok-labs.com
About LG Electronics
LG Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of electronics products such as mobile phones, plasma and LCD TVs, domestic appliances, DVD recorders, home cinema systems and IT products and is the world's second-biggest maker of televisions and third-biggest maker of mobile phones. LG Electronics controls 114 local subsidiaries worldwide, with roughly 82,000 executives and employees. Founded in 1958, they have led the way in bringing advanced digital products and applied technologies to its customers. With a commitment to innovation and assertive global business policies, they aim to become a worldwide leader in advanced digital technology. For more information: http://www.lge.com/
About The Multicore Association
The Multicore Association provides a neutral forum for vendors who are interested in, working with, and/or proliferating multicore-related products, including processors, infrastructure, devices, software, and applications. The consortium has made available its Multicore Communications API (MCAPI) specification through its website. Currently, the organization is set up with three working groups: Multicore Virtualization, Multicore Resource Management, and Multicore Programming Practices (MPP). Members include CAPS entreprise, Carnegie Mellon University, Codeplay, CriticalBlue, Enea, eSOL, Freescale Semiconductor, Huawei Technologies, IMEC, Intel, LG Electronics, LSI, Mentor Graphics, MIPS Technologies, National Instruments, nCore Design, Nokia Siemens Networks, Open Kernel Labs, Plurality, PolyCore Software, Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments, Tilera, University of Utah, Virtutech, VMware, and Wind River. Further information is available at http://www.multicore-association.org/
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The Multicore Association
Contact:
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The Multicore Association
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Wall Street Communications
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GovSec Announces the 2010 Homeland Security Finance Forum

Forum Highlights High-Growth Companies in the Homeland Security Market
FALLS CHURCH, Va On Tuesday September 1, 2009 --(BUSINESS WIRE)--GovSec, produced by 1105 Government Information Group, the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market, today announced the launch of the Homeland Security Finance Forum in collaboration with VB/Research. The Forum will take place during GovSec on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The Homeland Security Finance Forum provides a unique opportunity for dynamic, high-growth companies in the homeland security market seeking capital, contemplating acquisition/recapitalization, or other forms of transaction, to present their business strategies to a room of institutional investors and advisors active in that space.
“The Homeland Security Finance Forum provides unparalleled value to companies in the homeland security market considering a strategic financial business transaction in the near future,” said Don Berey, Show Director for 1105 Government Information Group. “Participation in the Forum enables these companies to meet with qualified investors and advisors, including venture capitalists, private equity and hedge fund managers, as well as asset managers and investment bankers. In addition to the Forum itself, participants are able to network and build relationships with investors in this dynamic market.”
Companies will be selected for the Forum by VB/Research, a leading provider of intelligence, data, research and analytics in the security and defense markets. VB/Research has profiled and analyzed over 5,400 transactions in the market since 2006, in addition to providing detailed research on technologies, trends and data in the sector.
“Specializing in Homeland and IT security and defense, VB/Research is delighted to partner with GovSec in launching the Homeland Security Finance Forum,” said Douglas Lloyd, CEO, VB/Research. “Our team provides critical research tools and data to companies in the security and defense markets as they look towards their future growth, investment plans and other strategic business opportunities.”
For the second year in a row, GovSec is co-located with FOSE, providing the perfect mix of physical and cyber security conference sessions and exhibitions. Given its broad focus, the Homeland Security Finance Forum is open to both GovSec and FOSE exhibitors, as well as non-exhibiting companies. For information on participating in the Homeland Security Finance Forum, please contact Rashmi Nelson at 516-801-0536.
About GovSec (March 23-24, 2010 www.govsecinfo.com)
GovSec, the premier conference and exposition for government security, is produced by 1105 Government Information Group. 1105 Government Information Group is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market. Established in 2002, GovSec features tools, systems, and products that meet the comprehensive security needs of federal, state, and local governments and the U.S. military, including: asset protection; cyber and information protection; and the integration of these critical functions.
About 1105 Government Information Group
1105 Government Information Group is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. Our comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media and research products distinctively serves the information needs of the government IT buying team — agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators — across all segments of federal, state and local government. Flagship news and information brands include Defense Systems, Federal Computer Week, FEND, GCN, and Washington Technology. Flagship events include the Federal 100, FOSE, GCN Gala, GovSec, U.S. Law and a series of conferences focused on collaboration, networking and education. www.1105govinfo.com
About VB/Research
VB/Research is a leading global source of research, deal intelligence and data covering the Security (IT & Homeland) and Defense sector. Unlike any other service of its type, VB/Research specializes in providing forward-looking origination and deal flow opportunities integrated with detailed deal databases on investors and their investments, M&A and the public capital markets. Our team of analysts also delivers bespoke data-driven research and analysis, customized presentations, workshops and conference calls to support our members; strategic decisions. Members of our service include governments, private and public corporations, investment banks, venture capitalists, private equity funds, hedge funds and law firms in over 55 countries. VB/Research was founded in 2005 and employs 20 analysts and journalists in various locations around the globe. www.vbresearch.com
Contact:
ConnellyWorks, Inc.
Kristin Graybill,
571-323-2585 ext. 2190
kristin@connellyworks.com

Sector 10, Inc. Releases PLX-3D Software Demonstration Link

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sector 10, Inc. (OTCBB:SECI - News; Frankfurt:4SR - News) announces the release of a demonstration of its PLX-3D software capabilities in video format on its web site.
Web Link: http://www.sector10.com/plx3duifm/default.htm
The Sector 10 PLX-3D software is designed to deliver real time situational awareness in any disaster or emergency. The PLX-3D application and the SRU's or Stationary Response Units deliver a complex yet simple solution to many of the shortcomings that have plagued corporate facilities, business continuity and responders alike.
Sector 10 CEO, Pericles DeAvila stated, "Today, Sector 10 products meet and exceed the 2009 NFPA and International Fire Code requirements. We now have a comprehensive solution that bridges both private and public sectors in a cohesive response system that has eluded us all for years."
Sector 10's products allow the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) to people immediately after an incident happens. The products make it easier to perform floor to floor assessments within high-rises buildings. The PLX-3D system provides the emergency responders a clear view of the building and the ability to perform a clear analysis of the needs of the affected thereby increasing their ability to save lives. Adding this level of communication and tying the emergency response community with the private sector increases the survival capabilities of the victims. Additionally, it gives victims the tools that allow them self-sufficiency before and after the first responders arrive.
A new picture is painted. Not only is there a coordinated effort immediately apparent, but also the availability of needed tools and resources in pre-deployed areas has become essential. In effect, Sector 10's tools reduce the guesswork for the building occupants and provide first responders with additional resources at their command to save lives.
About Sector 10, Inc.
Sector 10, Inc. is redefining the emergency response paradigm from centralized equipment staging to onsite pre-deployed resources. Sector 10 is the only emergency response systems company so strongly emphasizing pre-deployed resources as the way to save lives, avert injuries, reduce liability and to "Bridge the Survival Gap." http://www.sector10inc.com
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DRS Technologies Moves From Fifth to First in Core Infrared-Imaging Technology

PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - 09/01/09) - DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today it has become the world's number one supplier of uncooled infrared focal plane arrays (FPAs), jumping from fifth position in 2006, according to a new report by leading industry analyst Maxtech International, Inc. of Fairfield, Connecticut.
Uncooled FPAs are the core sensor technology found in critical equipment of soldiers on the battlefield such as thermal weapon sights, handheld thermal imaging cameras and Driver's Vision Enhancers (DVE). This technology enables the operator to penetrate battlefield smoke, dust, sand and fog across great distances in even the most extreme environments -- Day or Night.
"This achievement was to some extent a matter of being in the right place, with the right products, at the right time," said Chris Wright, senior vice president of Business Development for the Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition (RSTA) business group of DRS Technologies. "The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have fueled the demand for uncooled infrared-imaging devices such as Thermal Weapon Sights and Driver's Vision Enhancers. We were able to capture key U.S. military contracts for these products -- and in the case of the DVEs -- the sole supplier for the largest U.S. Army DVE program of record. These awards have been instrumental in propelling us from fifth to first."
Wright also attributes this success to DRS leadership, who realized early on that advanced uncooled FPA technology would proliferate if it could be made both affordable and reliable. "As a result, we've made significant capital investments in our detector technologies since 2007, including the expansion of our Dallas, Texas-based wafer fabrication, assembly and production capabilities. In addition, we have accelerated the development and fabrication of next-generation detector technologies. These initiatives have resulted in an increase of our production staff to meet the soaring demand for our detector modules," stated Wright.
DRS' management of these contracts has been equally important to the company's climb to the top of the market-share rankings, said Maxtech International's Gabor F. Fulop, Ph.D. "This company has done a wonderful job of developing electro-optical technologies and scaling up the manufacturing processes to address the needs of today's military users," Dr. Fulop said.
"We are proud of the role our technologies play in supporting the warfighter, as they detect and counter threats that can't be seen by the naked eye," said Terry Murphy, president of RSTA. "These products help save lives and help achieve the military's mission objectives. These are priorities we jointly share with our customer."
DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. (FNC.MI) which employs more than 73,000 people worldwide. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's website at www.drs.com
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Advanced Radiological Measurement Technology From MACTEC Deployed at NASA Reactor Facility

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology developed by MACTEC Development Corporation (MDC) to assay radiologically impacted soils is being used at a NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) decommissioned reactor facility. Ann E. Massey, President and Chief Executive Officer of MACTEC, Inc. and President of MDC, made the announcement. MDC is MACTEC's construction entity focusing on decontamination, demolition, remediation, radiological engineering, and risk management services.
MACTEC's ORION Soil Sorting System, which deploys advanced scanning spectrometer technology, is providing soil measurement and sorting services at the Plum Brook Reactor Facility in Sandusky, OH. ORION is a conveyor-based soil handling system that surveys and monitors excavated soils at high throughput rates.
During its operations, the 60-megawatt Plum Brook Reactor conducted over 70 experiments, most of which studied the effects of radiation on various materials. The reactor was closed down in 1973 and was placed into a "safe dry storage" mode, during which it was monitored by NASA until initial decommissioning work began in 1998.
According to MACTEC Vice President/Director of Radiological Services Steve Rima, ORION is expected to reduce the volume of radioactive waste by up to 90 percent compared to simply excavating it and disposing of it as radioactive waste.
"This will amount to a potential cost savings to NASA of millions of dollars," said Rima. "Faster processing will reduce the project schedule. Accurate monitoring also reduces waste and saves shipping and burial charges."
Rima added that soil to be processed will be from the facility's hot retention basin shielding, an emergency retention basin dike, cold retention basins, storm drains, and other buried piping, foundations and underground storage tanks.
"We anticipate assay and segregation quantities in excess of 50 million pounds of soil into material that can either stay on site for use as backfill (less than 1/2 of the release limit for Cesium-137 in soil) or shipped offsite for disposal," said Rima.
MACTEC (www.mactec.com), based in Alpharetta, GA, is a leading infrastructure engineering firm focused on five strategic business lines: Industrial/Commercial, Transportation, Municipal, Energy, and Federal. With annual revenues over $490 million, MACTEC's 3,000-plus employees work from over 80 offices nationwide. MACTEC consistently ranks in the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms.
Contact:
Janis Brown
Marketing Manager
MACTEC, Inc.
jsbrown@mactec.com
Neal Leavitt
Leavitt Communications
+1-760-639-2900
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