Interlink Electronics, Inc. Announces $150,000 SBIR R&D Award from NASA for the Development of Predictive Air Quality Assessment Solutions

Recognizes Company's leading position in gas sensor research and commercialization

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interlink Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINK), a world-leading provider of sensors and printed electronic solutions that support a wide range of applications, including Human-Machine Interface ("HMI") devices and IoT solutions, is pleased to announce that its Gas and Environmental Solutions division has received a $150,000 SBIR Phase 1 award from NASA for development of integrated systems and predictive models to assist in early identification of sources impacting air quality.

As a result of climate change and other factors, it is becoming increasingly important to properly assess outdoor air quality and accurately pinpoint the sources causing any deterioration at a given time and be able to do so rapidly. In addition to enabling a healthier lifestyle for all, this is an essential public safety service that national, state and local governments world-wide are beginning to emphasize.  

"This award recognizes the fundamental building block technologies that Interlink has built over the years, and enables us to develop accurate, low-power, low-cost and widely deployable OAQ nodes that provide reliable, high-density AQ data for interfacing with NASA's Remote Sensing Network," said Dr. Sreeni Rao, Vice President of Product Management at Interlink Electronics. "Ultimately, we envision delivering a validated prototype solution that integrates gas sensor hardware with in-house developed compensation techniques and algorithms that enable seamless use of hyper-local real-time AQ data in models based on NASA satellite observations."

"Our mission is to deliver high-performing cost-competitive sensing solutions incorporating Interlink's outstanding gas sensors with advanced software support," added Steven N. Bronson, Interlink's CEO and President. "This award continues our history of qualifying for SBIR grants, and we are also pleased to note that NASA recognized the superior scientific and engineering backgrounds and talents of the Interlink team."

About Interlink Electronics, Inc.

Interlink Electronics is a leading provider of sensors and printed electronic solutions, boasting 40 years of success in delivering mission-critical technologies across diverse markets. Our broad product and technology portfolio encompasses force, piezo-electric, rugged HMI, wearable sensors for textiles and fabrics, gas sensors, instruments, and systems.  Our blue-chip customers trust our products and solutions which span various markets, including industrial, medical, automotive, consumer, wearables, and IoT. Our technical and engineering expertise in materials science, manufacturing, embedded electronics, firmware, and software enables us to create and deliver high-quality, cost-effective custom solutions tailored to our customers' unique requirements. (www.interlinkelectronics.com).

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Interlink Electronics, Inc.
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Steven N. Bronson, CEO
805-623-4184

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