BOSTON - Flir Systems Inc. has acquired the stock of Directed Perception Inc., a provider of pan-tilt motion control systems for commercial and military markets, for $20 million cash. Directed

Following the announcement in late October of Metris becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon Corporation the corporate name of Metris USA has now changed to Nikon Metrology, Inc.  Under the

AMETEK Taylor Hobson, a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision measurement instrumentation, has expanded its service and support capabilities in India with the opening of an office in Whitefield, Bangalore. The new

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing has recently approved three new standards on phased arrays, polymer matrix composites for aerospace applications and digital imaging. The

SAN ANTONIO - The Ford Motor Co. Fund has awarded $2,500 Ford Blue Oval Scholarships to each of ten local San Antonio high school students. These young men and women,

DETROIT - General Motors announced that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in

BOULDER, CO - Hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be driving the world’s roadways within the next five years. While the full effects of this automotive revolution will

ANN ARBOR, MI - Coherix, a high-tech firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, was honored by Ford Motor Co. with its prestigious Henry Ford Technology Award at its annual gala.Coherix

ANN ARBOR, MI - Coherix, a high-tech firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, was honored by Ford Motor Co. with its prestigious Henry Ford Technology Award at its annual gala.Coherix

PORTLAND, OR - Flir Systems Inc announced the planned retirement of Arne Almerfors, executive vice president and president of the company's thermography division, effective in the first quarter of 2010.