CellGuide to use Baolab’s NanoEMS technology to add 3D Compasses to its CLIOX-C GPS chip

Enhanced location services and augmented reality.

Rehovot, Israel & Barcelona, Spain - August 31, 2011 -- CellGuide has announced the selection of Baolab’s award winning NanoEMS™ technology as a companion to its location and positioning solutions. CellGuide will add Baolab’s recently launched 3D NanoCompass™ IC to their GPS chip, to create the CLIOX-C, the world’s first fully integrated GPS and compass device. Integrating the Compass and GPS together enables 'point and identify' augmented reality features to be easily incorporated in mobile devices, tablets, and cameras. The compass function further enhances the GPS system by providing immediate tunnel-exit and dead-reckoning features to assist in situations where the GPS signal is intermittent or not available.

The CLIOX-C co-packaging of compass and GPS functions creates a highly complementary, Location Based Service enabling solution, which is offered at a very competitive price point and footprint. While the GPS and compass functions can operate simultaneously, they can also be accessed independently by the host device’s application processor, enabling efficient power management for demanding mobile applications.

The CLIOX-C GPS solution is based on CellGuide’s proven host-based SNAP technology providing highly competitive performance, while minimizing system power consumption at an excellent cost/performance point. Baolab’s electronic 3-axis CMOS MEMS NanoCompass technology inside the CLIOX-C is the first product made using its patented NanoEMS™ technology, to create nanoscale MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) within the standard metal structure of a CMOS wafer using standard, high volume CMOS lines, that significantly reduces the cost of the compass by up to two thirds.

Baolab’s 3D NanoCompass extends the capabilities of our GPS product so that it can cope with challenging situations and still continue to deliver reliable positional information,” said Adina Shorr, CellGuide’s CEO. “Baolab’s technology enables its NanoCompass IC to be integrated with our product in a very cost effective manner to create a unique solution that gives an extra level of detail to location services of not only where you are but also your orientation. The integration of the two technologies enhances the user experience, so for example you would know whether to turn left or right when coming out of an underground parking lot whilst the GPS is still trying to pick up the satellites.”

Dave Doyle, Baolab’s CEO, added, “NanoEMS now makes it much easier and more cost effective to integrate MEMS sensors into high volume, consumer electronics products so that they can become pervasive, meeting the increasing demand for smarter, more intuitive devices.”

Baolab Microsystems (http://www.baolab.com / info@baolab.com / Tel.: +34-93-394-17-70)
Baolab has developed an innovative technology called NanoEMS that enables MEMS to be created inside the CMOS wafer using standard manufacturing techniques. This enables them to be made an order of magnitude smaller than existing techniques of building MEMS on the surface of the wafer and also at a fraction of the cost. Privately owned, Baolab is based in Barcelona, Spain.

To learn more about Boalab’s NanoEMS technology and products, visit http://www.baolab.com/compass.htm or email info@baolab.com.

CellGuide is a fabless semiconductor, IP licensing and design services company, providing leading performance multi-beacon positioning solutions for consumer devices. CellGuide’s unique and patented GNSS technology is the product of years of research, development, and field experience. A pioneer in GNSS SNAP technology and host-based architecture, the company was founded in 1999 by experts in navigation, communication and signal processing coming from the Israeli defense industry. CellGuide's host-based architecture is a highly-integrated positioning solution that provides superior price/performance and an enhanced user experience in a variety of location-based applications and scenarios. CellGuide’s ACLYS GPS chip, and the complementary GPSense™ firmware, replace dedicated GPS silicon by leveraging mobile processors and other wireless components inside the mobile device to provide built-in multi beacon GPS functionality.

To learn more about CellGuide’s complete line of GNSS products, including the CLIOX-C, visit http://www.cell-guide.com or email info@cell-guide.com.

Media Contacts:
Lital Mamon
CellGuide Ltd.
Tel: +972.8.9365152

Nigel Robson, Vortex PR
Tel: +44 1481 233080

NanoEMS and 3D NanoCompass are trademarks of Baolab Microsystems, S.L.
GPSense is a trademark of CellGuide

Demand from the Asia Pacific Region Driving Growth of 3D Medical Imaging

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global 3D Medical Imaging Systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8 percent.

London, UK, August 31, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global 3D Medical Imaging Systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8 percent.

The report, which covers the Americas as well as the EMEA and APAC regions, indicates that the market is being driven by the exponential demand coming from the APAC region.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “The 3D Medical Imaging market in the APAC region is the fastest growing market in the Medical Imaging sector. China and India, which have large patient pools, are expected to develop an increasing number of new hospitals and diagnostic centers, which will boost the Global 3D Medical Imaging market. Moreover, because of the growing purchasing power and awareness about the technology in the region, there is increasing demand for 3D medical imaging diagnosis.”

The report also highlights that the emergence of 4D imaging is hindering the growth of this market. However, the visualization benefits of 3D imaging are expected to keep driving the market. The market is also being boosted by the increase in telesurgery.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global 3D Medical Imaging Systems Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including Siemens Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Toshiba Medical System Corp.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://technavio.com/content/global-3d-medical-imaging-systems-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

Media Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
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Technavio
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Consumer Electronics Segment Generating Demand for Inertial Sensors

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Inertial Sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9 percent.

London, UK, August 31, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Inertial Sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9 percent.

The report, which covers the Americas as well s the EMEA and APAC regions, indicates that the market is being driven by growing demand from the Consumer Electronics segment.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “With developments in MEMS technology, inertial sensors have become smaller, lighter, and less expensive. They also consume less power. This, coupled with the growing demand for increased functionality and enhanced user experience in electronic devices, means that the Consumer Electronics segment has become a key market for inertial sensors. Vendors in the Consumer Electronics segment are using these sensors to develop smaller, reliable, efficient and low-cost handheld products and motion-sensing applications.”

The report also highlights that the lack of product differentiation is hindering the growth of this market. However, the decreasing price of these sensors is expected to keep driving the market. These sensors are also being integrated with a growing variety of innovative applications in the Aerospace, Automobile, and Consumer Durables industries.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Inertial Sensor Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including Bosch Group GmbH, STMicroelectronics, Kionix, and Freescale Semiconductor.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://www.technavio.com/content/global-inertial-sensor-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

Media Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
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Technavio
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Blade Server Market Witnessing Improvement in Security Features

A recently released report by Technavio reveals that the Global Blade Server market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5 percent.

London, UK, August 31, 2011 -- A recently released report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Global Blade Server market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5 percent.

The report, which focuses on North America and the EMEA region, indicates that the market is being driven by the need to reduce the cost of network infrastructure and maintenance.

According to Technavio’s industry analyst, “One of the major drivers for organizations opting for blade servers is the need to reduce the overall capital and operating costs of managing enterprise infrastructure. Networking devices are increasing in functionality with the evolution of technology and though this trend has increased the cost of the devices, the overall ability of blade servers to integrate servers, storage, and management has still helped reduce the overall cost of the infrastructure.”

The report also highlights that the increasing cost of resources and expertise is hindering the growth of this market. However, the increased functionalities and capabilities of blade servers is expected to keep driving the market. There are also improved security features being incorporated into blade servers.

These are just some of the important findings presented in the report that will enable companies to fully understand the potential in this market and formulate their own strategies.

Technavio’s report, Global Blade Server Market 2010–2014, is based on extensive research conducted with industry experts, vendors, and end-users. It examines the key trends, drivers, and challenges impacting the evolution of this market. The report also contains incisive insights and SWOT analyses regarding the key vendors in this market, including HP, IBM, Cisco, and Dell.

For further information and to obtain your copy of this report, please visit http://technavio.com/content/global-blade-server-market-2010-2014. Follow us on Twitter: @technavio for daily updates.

Media Contact:
Ludmila Berkesova
Program Manager
Technavio
8 Wimpole Street
W1G 9SP London UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7291 0880
Fax: +44 (0) 84 5280 2825