ISSYS & KEM to Present Methanol Concentration Sensor Posters at Two Upcoming Fuel Cell Conferences.YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISSYS ISSYS Integrated Sensing Systems ) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, announced today that it will have poster presentations at the upcoming Fuel Cell Summit 2005, http://www.fuelcellsummit.com held on October 24th in Unicasville, CT and at the Fuel Cell Durability Conference, http://www.knowledgefoundation.com/ held on December 8-9, 2005 in Washington DC. The posters will cover the small methanol concentration sensors under development, targeting the active Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Direct-methanol fuel cells or DMFCs are a subcategory of proton-exchange fuel cells where, the fuel, methanol (CH3OH), is not reformed, but fed directly to the fuel cell. (DMFC DMFC Direct Methanol Fuel Cell ) market. ISSYS is working with Japanese based, Kyoto Electronics Manufacturing Company (KEM) on this project http://www.kyoto-kem.com/top.html. These small sensors can also be utilized in a variety of other industrial and analytical applications for the need of a low-cost, accurate, small, inline density or chemical concentration sensors. ISSYS' sensors are based on Micro ElectroMechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). System (MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. ) technology. This microfluidic technology offers advantages in system and sample size, cost and reliability over current approaches to fluidic flu·id·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a fluid. 2. Relating to or controlled by fluidics. density, methanol concentration and chemical concentration measurement, http://www.mems-issys.com/html/density.html. The use of a methanol concentration sensor is essential for the practical application of a variety of DMFC technologies. Currently ISSYS' technology offers the only efficient solution for the DMFC application, particularly due to its outstanding accuracy, stability and potential low cost. Furthermore, unlike previous methanol concentration sensors, ISSYS' products operate over a wide temperature range and are not sensitive to chemical impurities. Fuel cells offer a big improvement in portability over conventional battery packs. Applications for DFMC DFMC Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. DFMC Dongfeng Motor Corporation technology include laptop computers, PDAs, camcorders and other portable consumer electronics. Company Background: ISSYS is a leader in advanced micromachining technologies for medical devices, microfluidic and scientific analytical sensing applications. Founded in 1995 by world-renowned leaders in MEMS technology, ISSYS is one of the oldest independent MEMS companies in the US and has been offering MEMS services longer than any other company in the US. ISSYS operates a "full manufacturing under one roof," multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art MEMS fabrication facility located near Ann Arbor, Michigan  “Ann Arbor” redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. . An ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000:2001 certified organization, ISSYS is a vertically integrated company dedicated to developing and manufacturing system-level products based on MEMS technology. ISSYS is currently undertaking a round B fund-raising effort to raise capital for new medical and fuel-cell sensor product launches. For more company, product and service information, please visit http://www.mems-issys.com/ Kyoto Electronics Manufacturing, Co. Ltd ("KEM") is a specialized manufacturer of scientific instruments since 1961, introducing a broad product line of analyzers of high quality and reliability including Analytical and Measuring Instruments that addressed laboratory needs and Continuous Monitoring Systems. Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, KEM has a world-wide network of sales offices and distributors. For more company and product information, please visit http://www.kyoto-kem.com/top.html. Key Words: Concentration sensor / meters, Fuel cells, Methanol sensors / meters, Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) |
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