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GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Purchases Products and Technology from DNA Computing Solutions, Inc.; Agreement Extends PowerPC Product Line into Multiprocessing Applications.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- GE Fanuc Embedded Systems GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, a unit of General Electric Company, is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico with operating locations and regional sales offices throughout the United States and around the world. , Inc., a unit of GE Industrial, announced that it has purchased the multiprocessor PowerPC product line from DNA Computing DNA computing

Form of computing in which DNA molecules are used instead of digital logic circuits. The biological cell is regarded as an entity that resembles a sophisticated computer.
 Solutions, Inc. This includes the VS/VE750, VQG4, and NEXUS(TM) I VME boards, WingSpan(TM) software suite of optimized signal, image and vector processing software libraries as well as VxWorks and Linux board support software. This important and well-established technology will continue to be supported and enhanced by GE Fanuc Embedded Systems' engineering, technical support, marketing and sales.

"GE Fanuc Embedded Systems is pleased to add a multiprocessor PowerPC product offering to our already extensive portfolio of embedded computing solutions," said Jeff Garwood, President and 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.  of GE Fanuc. "This is a key extension of our hardware and software product line and brings with it extensive multiprocessor systems expertise to the GE Fanuc Embedded Systems team. As we increase our commitment to the defense electronics market, we will provide a complete line of hardware and software solutions ranging from benign through rugged environments, including air and conduction cooled applications. Additions to the multiprocessor product portfolio in 2006 will support expanded environmental requirements with the latest PowerPC, switched-fabric and communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry
. With the expanded offerings, customers will be able to obtain a broader set of capabilities from one source."

"This is a great opportunity for current DNA DNA: see nucleic acid.
DNA
 or deoxyribonucleic acid

One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes.
 customers and for the entire embedded multiprocessor signal processing See DSP.  market," said Keith Seawright, VP of Product Marketing for DNA. "Combining the resources of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems with the technology and know-how from DNA begins a new chapter in the defense electronic systems industry. While maintaining current product availability for active development and production programs as well as new product development for future needs, users can expect to obtain innovative high-performance solutions for complex signal, image and data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a  requirements with the responsive, high quality, service and support the industry demands."

About GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc.

GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc., is a part of GE Fanuc Automation GE Fanuc Automation, Inc, a joint venture between FANUC LTD. of Japan and General Electric, is a business unit of GE Enterprise Solutions[2]. GE Fanuc is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Corporation, a joint venture between GE and FANUC LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability  of Japan. GE Fanuc delivers hardware and software designed to help users reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. With solutions and services catering to virtually every industrial segment, GE Fanuc provides a diverse array of capabilities and products, including controllers, embedded systems Embedded systems

Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve.
, advanced software, motion control, CNCs, operator interfaces, industrial computers, and lasers. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, GE Fanuc Automation is a part of GE Industrial and combines the diverse global strengths of the GE family with the local presence customers need to design, develop and maintain their automation investments.

For more information, visit www.gefanuc.com/embedded or contact: GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc., 12090 S. Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803, Phone: (800) 322-3616, Fax: (256) 882-0859, e-mail: info.embeddedsystems@gefanuc.com.

NEXUS and WingSpan are trademarks of GE Fanuc Embedded Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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