Grant Acquires Data Logging Company
Self-healing mesh networks are a type of wireless or web-based remote monitoring system for sensors. According to Grant, Accsense provides these solutions for real-time measurements of physical properties, such as pH, light, flow and gas concentration. Applications include the monitoring equipment in research and clinical labs. Grant will transfer manufacturing to England.
Cambridge, England 5/21/09—Grant Instruments, a manufacturer of scientific, life science and data acquisition products, has purchased the assets and intellectual property of Accsense for an undisclosed amount. Accsense designs remote monitoring systems using self-healing mesh network technology. “We are seeing increased demand for wireless sensor solutions that are quick to deploy, easy to use and require no software installation or complex configuration,” stated Ludo Chapman, managing director of Grant Instruments. “We believe that this product has great potential and complements our existing data acquisition range and will provide us with an opportunity to target new vertical market applications.” Matt Cheresh, a cofounder of Accsense will join Grant.
