Platinum Sponsors
Applied Materials is a Fortune 500 global growth company
providing core capabilities that enable the emerging Information Age. The
Company is the largest producer of wafer fabrication systems and services
for the worldwide semiconductor industry. Applied Materials manufactures
systems that perform chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor
deposition (PVD), epitaxial and polysilicon deposition, rapid thermal
processing (RTP), plasma etching, ion implantation, metrology, inspection
and chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). http://www.appliedmaterials.com/.
MATLAB and companion toolboxes provide engineers, scientists,
mathematicians, and educators with an environment for technical computing
applications. These products serve a broad range of tasks across a variety
of industries from automotive and electronics to industrial equipment and
telecommunications. Whatever the objective of your work � an algorithm,
an analysis, a graph, a report, or a software simulation � technical
computing with MATLAB lets you work more effectively and efficiently. The
flexible MATLAB environment lets you perform advanced analyses, visualize
data, and develop algorithms in a fraction of the time it takes in C, C++,
or Fortran. The open MATLAB language lets you quickly share ideas and
develop solutions. http://www.mathworks.com
Gold Sponsors
Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished
many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA
technology also has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the
private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in
stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science
and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of
space has taught us to view the Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a
new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of
NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable
feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny
"blue marble" in the cosmos. http://www.nasa.gov/.
Basler develops, produces and sells Vision Technology - the technology of artificial vision - worldwide.
The key areas we serve are quality inspection and production process optimization. Our vision systems and
components identify, control and monitor. They improve product quality, enhance the cost-effectiveness of
production processes by aiding yield management, and make it easier to control and manage such processes.
At present, the key markets addressed by our system solutions are the optical storage media, electronics, display,
plastics, rubber and elastomer industries. We also develop, produce and sell standardized Vision Components.
More than 250 employees work to create, manufacture and market products that are worldwide technology leaders.
Optimized services, such as support, training or consulting, round out our product portfolio and make Basler the leader
in a variety of market segments. With locations in Europe, the US and Asia, service and sales act globally to respond
to the specific requirements of our international markets.
http://www.baslerweb.com/.
Altera's programmable logic devices (PLDs) enhance design flexibility and reduce time-to-market for companies in the communications,
computer peripheral, and industrial markets. Your company can create system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) solutions on a single PLD
by using high-performance devices, software development tools, and sophisticated intellectual property cores- along with embedded processors,
memory, and other complex logic. Our SOPC solutions are helping to revolutionize the entire communications industry and enable Internet
technology advances.
Designers use Altera�s products to implement complete systems in several end-markets--including communications, broadcast, automotive, and
consumer applications. The system solutions area provides all the design tools and information systems that designers need to implement
their high-bandwidth system applications using Altera's products.
http://altera.com/.
Silver Sponsors
We are a new company devoted to the E-Power R/C scene. We specialize in
the most efficient and powerful motors, batteries, and ESC's for electric
helicopters, planes, and cars. Our mission is ot take electric powered
models to the next level through careful testing and matching of the latest
battery and motor technology available. Our product line is expanding
continuously. We are an especially good source for lightweight, high power
density Lithium Polymer batteries and their chargers, which are used by
Cornell's RoboCup team.
http://www.b-p-p.com/
Bronze Sponsors
Seattle Robotics
Seattle Robotics sells the latest and greatest CMUCam machine vision
systems, with great service and support.
http://www.seattlerobotics.com/index.htm
BSU,
incorporated in 1989, is a subcontract electronics manufacturer and design
service company. Servicing a wide range of companies, from small start-ups
to Fortune 100 firms, BSU is a multi-million dollar firm offering contract
manufacturing and design services. It produces both turnkey and consigned
products. http://www.bsuinc.com/
Advanced Circuits is the world leader in Quickturn printed circuit boards.
Our Web site features INSTANT quoting , Ordering, and status On-line.
- FREE Tooling on Prototypes! and Production when you move your proto to production.
- Guaranteed delivery or the boards are FREE!! Expedites are our Specialty
- 3 Day is standard turn time
- 5 Day $33 Each Specials
- No Minimum Quantities or Lot Pricing
- Freedfm.com, get your zip file reviewed and quoted in minutes. You get
e-mail containing images pinpointing manufacturablity problems before
you order your PCB prototypes. FREE SERVICE!
See testimonials: http://www.4pcb.com/testimon.htm
Maxon Motor specializes in the development, manufacturing and
sales of high quality drive components and systems under the trademark
Maxon Motor. Our company's newly established manufacturing facility in the
heart of Switzerland features the most modern equipment. All key
components are manufactured in-house with custom design machinery. The
Maxon Team will continue their commitment to master the demands of the
technically fast changing market for high quality drive technology.
Together with our sales engineers we offer tailor made solutions for
specialized requirements. http://www.maxonmotor.com/
Past Sponsors
Lockheed Martin Corporation, an advanced technology
company, was formed in March 1995 with the merger of two of the world's
premier technology companies, Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta
Corporation. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin
employs about 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced
technology systems, products and services. http://www.lockheedmartin.com
Microsoft's vision is to empower people through great
software - any time, any place and on any device. As the worldwide leader
in software for personal and business computing, Microsoft strives to
produce innovative products and services that meet our customers' evolving
needs. At the same time, we understand that long-term success is about
more than just making great products. Find out what we mean when we talk
about Living Our
Values. http://www.microsoft.com/
UTC is a global technology corporation with a long history of pioneering innovation in aerospace,
aviation, helicopter design, climate control, elevator design and hydrogen fuel cells. All of UTC's businesses
have access to each other's ideas and technologies, which promotes technological creativity throughout the
corporation and helps explain how we always seem to do next things first.
UTC employs 155,000 people, operates in more than 180 different countries and is the 49th largest U.S.
corporation. In 2002, UTC revenues were $28.2 billion.
http://www.utc.com
John Swanson
OEM design engineers looking for reliable, high performance
DC motors have been specifying Micro Mo� brand coreless motors since 1962.
Available with a wide variety of companion precision gearing, magnetic and
optical encoders, brakes, tachometers, and complete servo controls, the
actuator program at Micro Mo is backed by the largest and most complete
support program of its type in the world. http://www.micromo.com/.
The Panasonic name first appeared on products destined for
the U.S. market in 1961, and steadily became associated with top quality
and superior design. The foundation for the brand's rise to prominence was
laid just a few years earlier, in 1959, with the establishment of
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America as the principal North American
subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Osaka, Japan.
Since that time, Panasonic products have multiplied and created
entirely new markets. As sales have grown, total operations have expanded
far beyond just marketing, sales and service. Today they include extensive
local manufacturing and research and development facilities. http://www.panasonic.com/
MSC.Software Corporation is the leading global
provider of simulation software, with related services and systems, that
help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with
designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with
thousands of companies worldwide in hundreds of industries to develop
better products faster by utilizing information technology, software,
services and systems to enhance and automate the product design and
manufacturing process. Simulating product performance reduces development
costs, time to market and warranty costs. http://www.mscsoftware.com/
A pioneer in the semiconductor industry, National
Semiconductor was established in 1959. Since that time, the company has
been at the vanguard of revolutionary electronics technologies, with
achievements ranging from the design and manufacture of early discrete
transistors to the introduction of a sophisticated integrated circuit
product line. National Semiconductor combines leading-edge analog and
digital technologies to create highly integrated solutions for the
information age. From complete systems on a single chip to
high-performance multi-chip products and basic building blocks, National
provides optimized solutions for the information appliance, personal
computing, consumer and communication markets. http://www.national.com/
Dell Computer Corporation is a direct computer systems company. The
Company offers its customers a full range of computer systems, including
desktop computer systems, notebook computers, workstations, network
servers and storage products, as well as an extended selection of
peripheral hardware, computing software and related services.
Additionally, the Company offers an array of services to support its
customers' online initiatives. The Company's direct model offers in-person
relationships with corporate and institutional customers, as well as
telephone and Internet purchasing, build-to-order computer systems,
telephone and online technical support and onsite product service. The
Company sells its products and services to large corporate, government,
healthcare and education customers, small to medium-sized businesses and
individuals. http://www.dell.com/
STMicroelectronics is a global independent semiconductor
company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of
semiconductor integrated circuits ("ICs") and discrete devices used in a
wide variety of microelectronic applications, including telecommunications
systems, computer systems, consumer products, automotive products and
industrial automation and control systems. http://us.st.com/stonline/index.shtml
Encoder Devices designs and manufactures custom and standard rotational
sensors known as encoders for a variety of industries. Encoders are used
in applications such as flow control, medical, aerospace,
transportation, motion control, robotics and motor feedback. Unlike
other manufactures our devices are based on magnetic encoding
technology. This emerging technology made possible by advances in custom
ASIC fabrication provides a modular encoding engine that can be packaged
to meet the technical and cost requirements of virtually any
application. http://www.encoderdevices.com
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