Allen-Bradley to distribute Interlink Electronics' DuraPoint worldwide.CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1996--Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ/NMS: LINK) announced Friday that Allen-Bradley, a Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation NYSE: ROK is an industrial automation company. Its products include Allen-Bradley controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software factory management software. The company headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. business and a leading manufacturer of industrial automation control products, will private-label Interlink INTERLINK - A commercial product comprising hardware and software for file transfer between IBM and VAX computers. Electronics' DuraPoint industrial PC mouse under the Allen-Bradley name. The new Allen-Bradley PC pointing device An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. , still trade-named DuraPoint, will be available in all Allen-Bradley channels worldwide, starting August 1, 1996. Ted Schneider, product manager Industrial Computers, Allen-Bradley, said: "Interlink Electronics' DuraPoint is absolutely the most rugged, reliable and easy-to-use pointing device we have tested. In environments where environmental contamination and physical abuse are the rule, DuraPoint has proven itself to be the pointing device of choice, and we look forward to offering it to our worldwide account base. We also use DuraPoint's VersaPoint Pointing Technology to provide on-board pointing for our Integrated Industrial Computer Products with flat-panel displays." "We are pleased to have Allen-Bradley, the world's leading supplier of industrial automation controls and systems, private-label our DuraPoint mouse," said E. Michael Thoben III, chairman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president, Interlink Electronics Interlink Electronics is a technology company that specializes in user interfaces. History In 2001, Interlink joined Microsoft in designing the controller for the Xbox console. . "Not only does this represent a potentially significant increase in DuraPoint revenue, it more than doubles our worldwide distribution base. It also affirms VersaPoint Pointing Technology as the industry standard for process control applications, paralleling its rapid acceptance in both remote control and ruggedized PC markets." DuraPoint--The Industry Standard! DuraPoint, an environmentally sealed PC mouse combines Interlink Electronics' VersaPoint Pointing Technology with super-rugged product design, components and construction. Impervious to liquids, gases, dirt, dust and grime, DuraPoint is NEMA NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA National Emergency Management Agency NEMA National Emergency Management Association NEMA Nottingham East Midlands Airport (UK) 4x, 12 and 13 rated, and is a reliable, cost-effective replacement for industrial trackball A stationary pointing device that contains a movable ball rotated with the fingers or palm. From one to three keys are located in various positions depending on the unit. Years ago, Kensington Microware popularized the trackball with its Turbo Mouse for the Macintosh. and touchscreen solutions. DuraPoint is fully Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, DOS, OS/2, and Mouse Systems Mouse compatible, and is also fully compatible with most X-terminals using the PS/2 interface. About Interlink Electronics Interlink Electronics is an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of industrial, desktop and hand-held pointing devices, including its new multi-button OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Interactive Remote Control (IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After joining a channel, your messages are broadcast to everyone listening to that channel. ), the DuraPoint stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. industrial mouse, and the MicroModule OEM mouse module for ruggedized portable PCs. With offices in Camarillo and Tokyo, Interlink Electronics may be reached on the internet at http://interlinkelec.com. About Allen-Bradley Allen-Bradley, a Rockwell Automation business, is a worldwide leader in the manufacture and sale of industrial automation controls and systems. Allen-Bradley has its world headquarters in Milwaukee. Rockwell is a diversified high-technology company holding leadership market positions in automation, avionics, semiconductor systems, aerospace, defense electronics and automotive component systems, with annual worldwide sales of $13 billion. All trademarks and registrations are the properties of their respective owners. CONTACT: Interlink Electronics, Camarillo Michelle Lockard, 805/484-8855, fax: 805/484-8989; http://www.interlinkelec.com or Richmont Consulting Edda Brown/Alison Barney, 213/658-8088 |
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