Silicon Sensing Systems is launching a new 9 degrees of freedom (DoF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) which extends the class-leading performance of its predecessor, the DMU30, whist delivering a dramatic reduction in volume, weight and power consumption.

Silicon Sensing announces upgraded CRS39A gyro for downhole surveying /north finding, redesigned for more easily installation in a 25mm diameter cylinder and with yet higher performance.

Silicon Sensing Systems is introducing a new, all-silicon gyro with inertial sensing performance that is a clear and highly cost-effective alternative to both fibre optic gyro (FOG) and dynamically tuned gyro (DTG) -based products.

In an exclusive interview, iQPS discusses their choice and incorporation of DMU30 into their Small Satellites for earth observation.

The first phase of SSS's move to a larger wafer production building have been completed.

Update: Following the recent announcement declaring a state of emergency by the Japanese government, there has been a change in the status in the Silicon Sensing business operations since the notice previously posted.

Two all-silicon inertial measurement systems, developed to meet the specific demands of the small satellite and launch vehicle markets, will be exhibited at Space Tech Expo, 2019.

A new Sales Manager position has arisen in Silicon Sensing Systems, Ltd. to assist the company in growing its inertial products business in North America and Europe.

Silicon Sensing Systems is to expand its MEMS foundry in Japan, moving into a new purpose built facility.

Silicon Sensing Systems’ latest gyros used in pilot’s aid to guide the world’s largest construction vessel

Collins Aerospace brings together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

A new Business Development & Sales Manager position has arisen in Silicon Sensing Systems, Ltd. to assist the company in growing its MEMS foundry business in North America and Europe.

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd has increased production of its low price, miniature solid-state Pinpoint® gyro by 30% to meet growing demand for improved motion sensing across many every-day applications.

An update on the situation at Silicon Sensing Japan following the earthquake in the Osaka prefecture.

To support our existing business and enable future growth, we are seeking a MEMS Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary technology development team to design and develop next generation MEMS inertial sensors.

DMU30 is set to equip the autopilot for the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS 400) on its autonomous journey across the Atlantic.

Silicon Sensing's CRH02 gyro is being evaluated to assist in the navigation system for a prototype Hyperloop Pod being developed by the “HyperPodX” team at the University of Oldenburg and the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer in Germany (hyperpodx.com).

During a recent visit to local technology companies and other establishments in the city of Plymouth, the UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, along with local MP Johnny Mercer, briefly met staff from Silicon Sensing.

DMU11, the latest miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) from Silicon Sensing Systems Limited, is now in full production and has been selected by Agrifac Machinery BV for use in their latest cropsprayer, the MountainMasterPlus.

Silicon Sensing pledges support for the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) project, an unmanned research ship which will re-create the voyage of the intrepid early settlers bound for America in 1620.

A new Sales Manager position has arisen in Silicon Sensing Systems, Ltd. to assist the company in developing business in the USA and Canada for its inertial sensor products and services.

In an historic event for Silicon Sensing, at the end of July 2016, we finally ceased production of our long-running CRS03-xxS range of MEMS gyros. Users have not been left in the lurch however - drop-in replacements include CRS03-xxT and CRS43.

Silicon Sensing is delighted to announce the launch of DMU11, the latest in its portfolio of silicon MEMS IMUs. DMU11 follows in the footsteps of the popular DMU10 range, offering similar performance but in a reduced size packaging.

Silicon Sensing QA teams from Japan and the UK join to support a successful surveillance audit which maintains our AS9100 accreditation.

Silicon Sensing has just appointed Applied Measurement Australia Pty. Ltd as its authorised distributor for Australia, a country with an indigenous manufacturing capability looking for high performance inertial sensing capability across a range of market sectors.

The DMU30 programme is moving into the qualification phase, ready to ramp up to full volume production in July 2016.

DMU10, the low-cost IMU launched 18 months ago, has proved an extremely popular choice for a very diverse range of applications on land, at sea and in the air.

Silicon Sensing is pleased to announce that Leo Mühendislik has been appointed to represent our products in Turkey. They are the latest to be added to a comprehensive network of distributors that spreads across Europe.

Having been extensively used for ‘in-dash’ satnavs in gyro-aided dead reckoning navigation for cars PinPoint®’s latest achievement is being selected by FLOORBOTICS™ for use in self-guided robotic floor cleaning products for industry and the home.

TruTrak Flight Systems recently placed follow-on purchase orders for Silicon Sensing’s PinPoint® MEMS gyroscope products for use in its successful range of aircraft autopilots. This latest order further extends the co-operation between the two companies

Continuous improvements to the design and manufacturing processes of the PinPoint® CRM100 and CRM200 precision MEMS gyro mean that SSS has been confident in tightening the specification to guarantee higher performance for many customers.

DMU30 is making excellent progress and is on course for full release in October. DMU30 is a first generation High Performance MEMS IMU (HPIMU).

The first of a family of High Performance IMUs (HPIMUs) due for release in the summer of 2015, DMU30 is a ground-breaking, non-ITAR, MEMS IMU alternative to more costly ‘FOG-grade’ IMUs for use in exacting motion sensing applications.

As we are developing a new range of precision MEMS IMU products there is a growing need for capability in software engineering, and Ian is the latest addition to the team.

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