socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2015

Carlsbad-based ViaSat , the satellite communications technology developer, said today that it has acquire ASIC and FPGA design provider EAI Design Services. ViaSat said it will use the buy to bolster its capabilities in the high-speed, low-power secure space-based ASIC and FPGA microprocessor design area. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2013

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies has acquired laboratory automation and instrument developer CETAC Technologies , the company annoucned this morning. CETA, which was headquartered in Omaha, Nebrasca, designs and manufactures automated sample handling and sample introduction equipment for the laboratory instrumentation market.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies announced this moring that the firm's subsidiary, Teledyne Instruments, inc., has acquired the remaining portion of Ocean Design that the firm did not own. to acquire the remaining 11 percent of Ocean Design. Teledyne had purchased the rest of Ocean Design in August of 2006 for $30M.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Online job and career sites still seem to be in another decade, when it comes to both design--and user friendliness. Can a startup gain a foothold in the competitive market by designing the right UX and user experience to make a job and career site for everyone? Starting on the employer side first, we put a big emphasis on design.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 13, 2021

San Diego-based Qualcomm announced on Wednesday that it has acquired NUVIA, a company that develops next general CPU designs. Qualcomm said it will use the acquisition of NUVIA to help bolster its Snapdragon technology. Qualcomm said it will pay approximately $1.4 billion before working capital and other adjustments.

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2021

Santa Barbara-based Senseeker Engineering, which develops digital infrared image sensing technology, says it has acquired SE-IR Corporation, a developer of cryogenic test equipment and electronics. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

JUNE 16, 2010

Thousand Oaks-bsaed Teledyne Technologies said late Tuesady evening that it is acquiring Swindon, United Kingdom-based INtelek plc , a firm which designs and manufactures electronics systems for satellite and microwave communications. The deal is worth approximately $52.0M. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Carpinteria-based Helix Medical , a manufacturer for the medical device and healthcare industry, has acquired MedVenture Technology Corp. , a medical device design, development, and manufacturing company. Helix said the buy will enhance its ability to offer product design, development, and engineering services for medical devices.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2017

Calabasas-based network testing equipment and software developer Ixia is nearing a deal to be acquired by competitor Keysight Technologies , according to Reuters this week, citing "people familiar with the matter." Terms of the potential bid were not announced, and the report says that Keysight Technologies is not the only bidder on Ixia.

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socalTECH

JULY 18, 2017

San Diego-based Cubic Corporation said this morning that it has acquired Deltenna Limited , a Chippenham, United Kingdom-based wireless infrastructure company, which designs and delivers radio and antenna communications solutions. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2020

Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Geli develops software used for design, automation, and management of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)--software which uses load profiles, electricity tariffs, and other data to optimize the use of stored solar energy. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 28, 2021

Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to LiveXLive, Gramophone Media is an artist and brand development company which comprises boutique agencies specializing in PR, music and technology, A&R, strategic marketing, brand positioning, graphic design, and social media management, including Mavrick Artist Agency.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2009

Santa Ana-based MSC.Software , a developer of simulation and design software, has received a $360M acquisition offer from a group of private equity investors. According to Symphony Technology Group (STG) and Elliot Management Corp., Tags: software simulation merger acquisition buyout private equity. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group said Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Santa Ana-based MSC Software. Gallello was most recently at Graphisoft, a Budapest-based architectural design software firm; Johnson was most recently CFO of VG Holdings. The deal was worth approximately $890M, or $8.40

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 24, 2022

This summer, parent company Niantic is unveiling Campfire, a social app designed to help mobile augmented reality (AR) gamers connect. Niantic’s games incentivize people to use their technology to go outside and meet others — that’s why it calls its AR development the “real-world metaverse.”

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socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2019

San Diego-based Taoglas , which develops antenna technology to the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and automotive market, has acquired ThinkWireless , a developer of antennas for the commercial vehicle industry. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. ThinkWireless was based in Coconut Creek, Florida.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

After operating in stealth mode for about two years, First Resonance , a company founded by former SpaceX engineers, is finally showing the world their software toolkit designed to let manufacturers make things using the processes employed by their former boss. ”

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socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard , which develops mobile app design and development software, has acquired Buildbox , a developer of mobile game development software. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Both AppOnboard and Buildbox develop tools which do not require coding to develop apps.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2019

Financial details of the two acquisition were not announced, although the company said the financial impact of those acquisition is not expected to be material to the publicly held company.

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socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2018

According to the report, Snap acquired PlayCanvas, a developer of 3D game design software, last May. No details on the acquisition have been announced by either of the companies. Venice, California-based Snap , the parent firm of Snapchat , has quietly acquired a 3D gaming engine developer based in the UK, according to a report.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Los Angeles-based startup The Sugar Lab , which was developing technology to print edible, 3D designs with sugar, has been acquired by 3D Systems. Financial terms of the acquisition wer enot disclosed. The Sugar Lab has been using 3D Systems'' products to print edible, food-safe 3D designs. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Los Angeles was always more than a one-industry town, even when it comes to technology startups, as media and entertainment (and social networking) were always the big draws in Tinseltown. Together with Signal Sciences, we will give developers modern security tools designed for the way they work.”.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Wabisabi Design, Inc. Since launching the platform in 2018, startups from the Snap accelerator have gone on to acquisition (like Stop, Breathe, and Think, which was bought by Meredith Corp.) — hailing from Mexico City, this startup makes mini games in augmented reality for brands and advertisers.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2014

Irvine-based nuclear and hazardous waste remediation technology developer Kurion , which is venture backed by Lux Capital, Firelake Capital Management and Acadia Woods Partners, said this morning that it has acquired Vista Engineering Technologies , an engineering, design and technology firm. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 7, 2014

The company tsaid the acquisitions included Atlanta-based global software services company Xpanxion, and Milwaukee-based engineering solutions company Kanchi Technologies. Financial details of those acquisitions were not announced. ustglobal global venture capital strategic investment merger acquisition outsourcing'

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies has acquired German company Atlas Hydrographic GmbH , a designer and manufacturer of marine sonar systems. The acquisition was made by Teledyne''s subsidiary, Teledyne RESON GmbH. teledyne merger acquisition atlas hydrographic marine sonar ocean international germany' READ MORE>>.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2010

Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition | For Entrepreneurs , February 2, 2010 Looks at the critical equation around customer acquisition cost vs. customer lifetime value similar to what I discussed in Startup Metrics but in more depth. Great stuff. How Unique Is A Unique Visitor? -

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2016

a designer and manufacturer of high density, silicon packaging technology, has been acquired by Molex , Molex said Thursday. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Camarillo-based Interconnect Systems, Inc. , Molex said it will use ISI and its team to strengthen its capabilities in the chip packaging market.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. SimLab's finite element modeling software is used for computer aided engineering and design of powertrain systems in the automotive and heavy equipment industries. Tags: simlab merger acquisition computer aided engineering software design.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2011

AutoESL Design Technologies , a developer of software tools used for high level synthesis of electronic circuit designs, and a spinout of UCLA, was acquired this morning by Xilinx. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2013

Pasadena-based Jacobs , the provider of professional technical services and construction and engineering services, said today that it has acquired Compass Technology Services , a provider of wireless telecommunications infrastructure design and construction services. Compass Technology Services is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.,

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2014

the Superconductor Technologies spinout which is developing radio frequency filters for the mobile industry, has filed for an IPO, saying that it is looking to raise up to $14.0M Resonant said it is developing a new technology called Infinite Synthesized Networks to build RF filters, used to filter radio signals for things like mobile phones.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

I’ve recently had a chance to reconnect with Eric David Greenspan ( LinkedIn , Twitter ) He’s the CEO of Make It Work a high quality, personal, high touch technology service provider for homes and small businesses. Our new customer acquisition has grown and our costs have plummeted. A negative customer acquisition cost!

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2013

Rosemead, California-based electric utility Edison International said Monday that it has acquired a solar technology developer, SoCore Energy. edison international solar power company merger acquisition socore cleantech' Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Maury said the buy will help it expand its test and measurement technology portfolio. Maury Microwave is backed by private equity investor Artemis Capital Partners. Financial details of the buy were not announced. dBm is based in Oakland, NJ.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 6, 2014

Not only can wearable technology make our lives easier, but it can also help to make the lives of many with illnesses or disabilities more comfortable and productive. Let’s take a look at a few of the most anticipated smart devices changing the way we use technology. Google Glass. Oculus Rift. Smart Clothing.

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socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2010

San Diego-based Rapid Bridge , a provider of ASIC design and development technology, said today that it has acquired the assets of QuantumThink Group , a San Diego IC design services company. Rapid Bridge said the acquisition will allow it to provide clients with full front-to-back IC design services.

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