Founded in 2016 by veterans of the semiconductor and MEMS industry, IR Sensors & Systems develops MEMS-based sensors and actuators, with its work centered on high-signal-to-noise-ratio microphones for compact devices. The company’s patented Integrated Contour Mesa design is intended to deliver strong audio performance with low power and smaller packages, while its team brings more than 90 years of combined semiconductor and microelectronics experience. IRS says its founders have received more than 17 U.S. patents related to MEMS microphone design, fabrication, and packaging.
LelantosLelantos develops compact gas-sensing chips that combine MEMS resonator arrays and sensing materials with conventional CMOS silicon for low-power, connected monitoring. Founded by semiconductor and electrical-engineering researchers, the company is applying this technology to persistent leak detection and air-quality monitoring, with additional uses in medical diagnostics and industrial safety. Its founders bring experience from Columbia University, Brown University, and Raytheon Technologies to the effort.
Sensaras LLCFounded in 2013, Sensaras LLC designs and manufactures ultrasonic liquid-level sensor systems from Long Island, building on ultrasonic expertise that began in the region in the 1970s. The company develops customized sensors for demanding applications, including semiconductor chemical monitoring and military programs, and has earned multiple military contracts since 2014. Sensaras moved into a new facility in 2019 and powers its operation with solar panels that can also send electricity back to the grid.BOHEMIA, NY
Active Signal Technologies, IncActive Signal Technologies was founded in 1996 by members of Lockheed Martin’s advanced sensor and solid-state actuator group, carrying that research background into specialized device development. The Maryland company’s work is especially associated with the Brain Acoustic Monitor, a portable system developed for noninvasive assessment of traumatic brain injury in military, hospital, and emergency-care settings. It also developed a noise-immune stethoscope for clinicians working in aircraft and other extremely loud environments.LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD
Taiwan Carol Electronics Co., LtdFounded in 1975 as a small workshop, Taiwan Carol Electronics develops and manufactures microphones and other electro-acoustic equipment, with OEM/ODM services for international brands. The Taiwan-based company has built its reputation around microphone innovation, including more than 134 global patents and a history of award-winning designs such as its active vibration-cancelling technology. Its manufacturing and quality systems are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.GARNERVILLE, NY