FREEPORT, Ill., July 20, 2004 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) signed an agreement with Optrand, a major developer and manufacturer of static and dynamic pressure sensors, providing Honeywell exclusive rights to the Optrand fiber optic pressure sensing technology for direct measurement of in-cylinder pressure in engine applications.In-cylinder pressure sensing allows an unprecedented level of engine performance, reducing the total system cost required to achieve stringent new emissions regulations. Optrand is the first company to develop and prove fiber optic pressure sensing for use in in-cylinder engine applications. Honeywell has licensed all patents, pending patents, provisional patents, and associated IP.“This technology addresses a major need in the marketplace – that’s why it’s an ideal fit for us. We have a broad line of products for the transportation industry and a fiber optic sensor is an excellent addition to our range” said Lee Burtelson, a Honeywell business development manager. “Optrand has developed a family of fiber optic pressure sensors that are characterized by high performance and long service life. This technology is an enabler for the powertrain initiatives in Honeywell’s automotive, aviation, transportation, ordnance and marine lines of business.”Optrand fiber optic pressure sensors provide many advantages over competing technology. Key advantages include maximum operating temperatures up to 450oC, miniature sizes, high accuracy due to direct pressure measurements (as opposed to indirect techniques), immunity to EMI and possibility of integration with existing engine components (e.g. spark plugs, glow plugs, injectors and gaskets). “Honeywell products are internationally known for quality and excellent technology. We are delighted to play a part in maintaining that reputation. This fiber optic pressure sensing technology is a perfect fit for the extreme application environments in which their engines must perform.” said Marek Wlodarczyk, president of Optrand.For more information, please contact us at www.honeywell.com/sensing/promo/prfiber or call us at 800-784-3011 (reference code FIBER).About HoneywellHoneywell International is a $23 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com. Honeywell Sensing and Control is part of Honeywell's Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry. For more information about Sensing and Control, access www.honeywell.com/sensing.
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