Inertial Sensor From Silicon Sensing Supports New Navigation Device
Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd's inertial sensor technology is central to a new north-finding navigation device recently unveiled by Kongsberg Discovery AS and set to be demonstrated at Oceanology International this month.In June 2025, the two companies announced they had signed a co-operation agreement to develop a new generation of inertial products. This is the first development to emerge from this cooperation.Market requirements for north-seeking gyroscopes increasingly demand low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C). The combination of Silicon Sensing’s micro electro-mechanical systems
Silicon Sensing Expands Distribution in North America
Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd has extended its distribution agreement with Althen Sensors and Controls Inc. in response to a surge in demand, particularly across North America.The new agreement enhances Silicon Sensing’s global distribution network, which stretches across 15 countries. It will help improve customer access to the company’s gyroscopes, accelerometers, and inertial measurement systems and to product integration services. Silicon Sensing’s inertial products are in use in many of the most extreme environments, from space to subsea, and in diverse roles including
Silicon Sensing, Kongsberg Discovery Join Forces to Develop Gyro Technology
Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS have signed a co-operation agreement to develop next generation MEMS-based gyro technology that will disrupt existing solutions. A formal agreement between Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS was signed Monday, June 2, during EXPO in Osaka, Japan. The purpose is to bring the companies together to co-develop next-generation inertial technology.Gyro sensors measure changes in rotation angle over time, enabling detection of direction, angle, and vibration. They are used in smartphones, game consoles, car navigation systems
Silicon Sensing Appoints Dr. Marshall as Chief Engineer
Dr. Mark Marshall was appointed as Chief Engineer of Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. Dr. Marshall joined Silicon Sensing in 2017 as the lead engineer on numerous inertial programs. Immediately prior to commencing as Chief Engineer he was the company’s Consultant Engineer and Electronics Discipline Manager. In this role he was responsible for the electronics and mechanical design of the company’s latest generation, tactical grade inertial measurement unit (IMU) - the DMU41.“These are remarkable times in inertial sensing with a long held technological status quo now
MTR100: Silicon Sensing Systems
units. The latest solutions offer robust non-magnetic North Finding technology – a cost-effective alternative to FOG-based products – as well as systems suitable for a wide range of navigation and stabilization requirements. With a heritage dating back more than 100 years, Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and its predecessor companies have a unique record in delivering gyroscope systems to the marine industry. Based in Plymouth in the southwest of the U.K., Silicon Sensing Systems produces low-cost highly reliable gyros. Having gained entry into the consumer car market, the company now
MTR100: Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd.
gyroscopes, based on a silicon MEMS construction. Silicon Sensing Systems flourished, to enjoy a reputation for the production of low-cost highly reliable gyros. It lead the entry into the consumer car market, producing up to 4M devices per year – and more than 30M to date. Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. is based in Plymouth, in the southwest of the UK. The company is now jointly owned by UTC Aerospace Systems, co-located in Plymouth, and Sumitomo Precision Products Amagasaki, Japan. Both companies bring equal strength to the joint venture – inertial expertise from the
MTR 100: Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd.
, Silicon Sensing Systems is a leading company in the development and manufacture of MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers and inertial systems. Its high performance products, CRS09, CRS39 and CRH01 (performance less than 0.3°/hr) provide cost effective alternatives to FOG-based products. Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. is one half of a joint venture based in Plymouth, UK in the southwest of England. It is a gyroscope and inertial systems engineering development company. Jointly owned by UTC Aerospace Systems, who are based on the same site in Plymouth, and Sumitomo Precision Products, the company was
Oceanology International 2014 Exhibitors
. SEACON (europe) Ltd Seamor Marine Ltd. Seascape Seatronics Ltd Seaview Systems, Inc. SeeByte Ltd SEISMIC ASIA PACIFIC PTY. LTD Senlution Technologies, China Sensonor AS Sensor Technology Ltd Sensorlab SL SENSYS Septentrio Satellite Navigation Sercel Sidus Solutions LLC SIG Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd Siri Marine SMC Ship Motion Control SMD Ltd Society for Underwater Technology Society of Maritime Industries Sonar Equipment Services Ltd Sonardyne International Ltd SonarTech Co., Ltd Sontek Sound Metrics Corp. South West Surveys Specialist Subsea Services Ltd Sperre As STC
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