Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ: LINK), a global technology leader and
trusted advisor in HMI solutions, announces a strategic R&D
collaboration on Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Sensors and Applications
with the Technology Development Centre (TDC) at the Institute of
Technical Education (ITE) in Singapore. The collaboration scope
encompasses development of novel sensor topologies, disruptive printed
electronics manufacturing processes and advanced embedded system
architectures to enable breakthrough HMI applications.
“As part of our strategic globalization plan, I am very pleased to
have ITE as a strategic R&D collaboration partner to accelerate the
growth of Interlink Electronics' global R&D and engineering center in
Singapore. This collaboration strengthens our strategic expansion in the
Asia Pacific region to capture emerging growth market opportunities and
also reinforces Singapore's strong positioning as a global technology
hub,” stated Steven N. Bronson, Chairman, CEO and President of Interlink
Electronics.
Dr. Albert Lu, Chief Technology Officer of Interlink Electronics, added, “This
synergistic collaboration marks a key milestone for private-public
partnership on scalable HMI technology platforms in Singapore. ITE
offers a comprehensive suite of multi-disciplinary engineering
capabilities and industry oriented infrastructure which are well aligned
with Interlink Electronics' strategic R&D roadmap and global R&D
activities in Singapore.”
Mr. Bruce Poh, Director and CEO of ITE, commented, “ITE is honoured
to collaborate with Interlink Electronics, and assisting to boost the
technology leader’s competitiveness within the HMI industry. We
believe that this collaboration will create new opportunities for staff
and student capability development, as well as bring remarkable returns
for both organisations through the sharing of experience and expertise.”
Dr. Lee Teck Kheng, Director of Technology for ITE College Central,
added, “The partnership demonstrates TDC’s commitment in delivering
innovative solutions and customized engineering services for our
industry partners. Using a Proof of Concept ecosystem supported by
comprehensive R&D facilities and multi-disciplinary competencies, we
hope to serve as a catalyst in supporting leading companies and SMEs in
their R&D development needs.”
About Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Interlink Electronics is a world-leading trusted advisor and technology
partner in the advancing world of touch-sensor and human-machine
interface technologies. Interlink Electronics has led the printed
electronics industry in its commercialization of the patented
Force-Sensing Resistor (FSR®) technology, which has enabled rugged and
reliable human-machine interface ("HMI") solutions. For over 29 years,
Interlink Electronics' solutions have focused on handheld user input,
menu navigation, cursor control, and other intuitive interface
technologies for the world's top electronics manufacturers. Interlink
Electronics has a proven track record of supplying human-machine
interface solutions for mission-critical applications in a wide range of
markets, including, but not limited to, consumer electronics,
automotive, industrial, and medical devices. Interlink Electronics
serves a world-class customer-base from its corporate headquarters in
Camarillo, California and offices in Japan, Hong Kong and China. For
more information, please see http://www.interlinkelectronics.com.
About Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore, was established
as a post-secondary education institution in 1992 under the Ministry of
Education. ITE is a principal provider of career and technical education
and principal authority in developing national occupational skills
certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce
competitiveness. Under its "One ITE System, Three Colleges" Model of
Education, ITE governs three Colleges, comprising ITE College Central,
ITE College East and ITE College West. For more information, visit: www.ite.edu.sg.
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from the forward-looking statements: historical losses and negative cash
flow, the success of business divestitures and acquisitions, the
ownership of the majority of our stock by a small group of investors,
our success in predicting new markets and the acceptance of our new
products, efficient management of our infrastructure, the pace of
technological developments and industry standards evolution and their
effect on our target product and market choices, the effect of
outsourcing technology development, changes in the ordering patterns of
our customers, a decrease in the quality and/or reliability of our
products, protection of our proprietary intellectual property,
competition by alternative sophisticated as well as generic products,
pending litigation against Interlink Electronics, historical weaknesses
in internal controls over financial reporting, continued availability of
raw materials for our products at competitive prices, disruptions in our
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