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Cranes Software International Ltd. ties-up with IISc to form MEMS lab
CranesSci MEMS Lab is currently working on IPRs which is to be launched soon.
Bangalore, June 25, 2002 : Cranes Software International Ltd., a total solution provider in the scientific software domain, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has set up a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) research lab called CranesSci MEMS Lab in the IISc campus, Bangalore. With a seed fund of Rs.3 Crores this project has the objective of conducting research in MEMS technology and developing design for MEMS based devices with a range of applications.
The lab is currently working on MEMS sensors for acoustic applications and ultrasound imaging, besides developing analysis tools and software for the specific needs of the engineers working in this area. The lab also drives the mandate of creating IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) in the area of MEMS.
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) refers to batch fabricated sensing and actuation systems that integrate mechanical and electronic components on the same chip at micro and nano scales. MEMS technology is a rapidly emerging technology that is generally being accepted as the next technological leap after the silicon revolution. The applications of this technology are far wider than any single technology ever known in the human history.
MEMS sensor technology alone promises to span all aspects of current technological areas such as; Energy Conversion, communication, controls, biomedical applications, space exploration, defense, environmental monitoring and manipulation, etc. MEMS devices at the atomic size scale promise to create large-scale electronic storage devices that is beyond the common scientific perception.
One of the main hurdles in developing the technology in the country is lack of a comprehensive fabrication and testing facility for MEMS devices. It is extremely unlikely that such a facility can be built and run with the government's help alone. Participation of companies working in high tech areas is a must, CSIL has come forward to precisely address this issue and play an active role in this area. said Dr. Rudrapratap, Asst. Professor at IISC. Dr. Rudrapratap spearheads this initiative between CSIL and IISc.
While the race for MEMS technological inventions are intensifying all over the developed world, we in India are still suffering from the lack of a well coordinated and planned activity in this area, CSIL has been keen on developing MEMS technology ever since we learnt about the technology. We have made a strong commitment towards this field by sponsoring the MEMS design lab (CRANESSCI) at IISc. said Asif Khader, Co-founder, Vice Chairman and CEO CSIL.
About Cranes Software International Ltd., (CSIL) :
CSIL, a total solution provider in the scientific software domains, offers its customers products, solutions, IPRs and training in the scientific and engineering field. The company is dedicated to excellence, which brings recognized leadership in technical software products and support capabilities. CSIL expertise in these fields comes with an early bird experience of over a decade.
CSIL with a definite and distinct focus on product development & service, distribution and training has its products and solutions center at four state-of-the-art locations, i.e. a corporate office, a fully equip training center and two products distribution offices at Bangalore and a sales office at Delhi. With a mission statement to provide its customers the best in technology and to enable its customers to serve their customers better, CSIL is setting new standards in the products, solutions and training field.
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