Civionics capitalizes on new microsensor technology at U-M

Civionics is developing technology to monitor things like bridges, ships and infrastructure, but the University of Michigan spin-out's bread and butter is the technology you can't really touch.

The 2-year-old start-up is developing technology that utilizes sensors (think Amiq Micro's tiny sensors) to measure the stress on and within an object. That could include everything from bridges to cargo ships. Where Civionics really distinguishes itself, however, is with the specialized software it creates to harness this technology.

The Ann Arbor-based company plans to move into U-M's Venture Accelerator in the North Campus Research Complex. There the five-member team plans to continue developing its technology with the goal of commercializing it within the next year or two.

"2011 is where we're looking to use this space and really accelerate the growth of our company," says Jerry Lynch, executive vice president of Civionics.

Source: Jerry Lynch, executive vice president of Civionics
Writer: Jon Zemke

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