The 1960s |
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Electromagnetic Sciences is founded in Atlanta with eight employees.
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| 1969 |
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EMS develops ferrite switches for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for its new weather satellites, NIMBUS (E), marking EMS' entrance into the space industry. The switches were used in a microwave camera, enabling the camera to gather weather data through cloud cover. |
The 1970s |
| 1973 |
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EMS SATCOM received the Frost & Sullivan Airborne Command and Control Enabling Technology of the Year Award. |
| 1975 |
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EMS begins work on the first electronically steerable antenna for the DSCS program. |
| 1979 |
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EMS SATCOM, then Canadian Astronautics Limited (CAL), delivers Advanced Doppler Data Processor to DREO; this is the first prototype of the COSPAS-SARSAT Local User Terminal ground station. |
The 1980s |
| 1980 |
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LXE develops 3rd generation RF handheld terminal incorporating bar code reader technology. |
| 1982 |
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EMS begins work on the electronically steered antennas for the NASA ACTS satellite, the forerunner for the current generation of commercial Ka-band broadband satellites. |
| 1983 |
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EMS begins work on the electronically steered antennas for the MILSTAR satellites. |
| 1985 |
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LXE introduces first handheld terminal (LaserPack™) that interfaced to a laser scanner. |
| 1986 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems begins production of high power, broadband switch assembly for the B-52 ECM system (ALQ-172(1)). |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems establishes a Ceramic Manufacturing Facility to develop and produce custom ferrite materials to support expanding millimeter-wave and high power microwave applications. |
| 1987 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems develops MMIC-based dual 4x24-way C-band cross-strap switching subsystem for the Telstar IV satellites, the first electronic transponder switch on a commercial satellite. |
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LXE designs and manufactures RF handheld terminals for use in low-temperature and hazardous environments. |
| 1988 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems produces a high-precision ferrite phase shifter for the Joint STARS radar, providing the U.S. military with a high-resolution window to the battlefield to track troop movements and enemy tanks. It was widely used for the United States during the Persian Gulf War. |
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EMS begins production of a series of low-loss ferrite switch networks for radar and radiometric antennas on remote sensing satellites such as ERS-1, -2, Poseidon, Envisat, Cassini and others. |
| 1989 |
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EMS SATCOM delivers the first prototype of the MET-100 mobile satellite data terminal for the use in the TMI IMDS service. |
The 1990s |
| 1990 |
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EMS SATCOM delivers the company's first shipment of base station antennas to its launch customer, Bell Cellular. The low profile and exceptional F/B ratio of the design leads to rapid sales growth in North America, Venezuela, Mexico and elsewhere. |
| 1991 |
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EMS supplies the payload for the first direct broadcast satellite, Anik E. |
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EMS begins development of the series of X-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) that have been used in all of the Mars Deep Space probes, including orbiters and landers. |
| 1991 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems begins development of an electronically steered antenna for the F-22 Intra-Flight Data Link. |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems begins development of the phased array antenna subsystems for the AC-130 ECM system (AN/ALQ-172(V3)). |
| 1992 |
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LXE becomes one of the first companies to develop and market a commercial 900 MHz FHSS system, a wireless terminal used for warehouse material management. |
| 1993 |
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EMS receives DARPA award for Outstanding Technical Achievement for work on electronically steered EHF antennas. |
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EMS acquires majority ownership of Cal Corp., which becomes EMS SATCOM based in Ottawa. |
| 1994 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems begins development of the Advanced Countermeasures module for the new ECM systems for the Apache AH-64D and the Osprey CV-22 helicopters. |
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EMS SATCOM delivers the 49 foot by 4.6 foot array for Radarsat. One of the largest planar array structures ever launched in space, this antenna, in conjunction with other Radarsat subsystems, provides agile elevation beam shape control, allowing the Radarsat surveillance swath to be moved on demand. |
| 1995 |
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EMS Wireless becomes the first antenna provider to use Dual Polarization in the cellular industry with the introduction of its DualPol™ antenna family. |
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EMS SATCOM completes development of the CalQuest aeronautical communications system and product goes into production. CalQuest provides voice and data communications to aircraft operating within regional spot beams. |
| 1996 |
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EMS develops MMIC-based TDMA subsystem for the IntelSat IX satellite. |
| 1998 |
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LiveTV awards EMS Technologies the first production contract for a Direct Broadcast Satellite antenna system for JetBlue Airways, the first commercial airline to offer satellite television to its passengers. |
| 1999 |
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EMS completes acquisition of Spar Aerospace Ltd., giving EMS a full payload design, integration and testing capability. |
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EMS establishes a new state-of-the-art Ceramic Manufacturing Facility with the capacity to manufacture and shape up to 9 tons of material per year. |
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EMS SATCOM initiates production of the DBA-1150 lightweight dichroic antenna system for reception of satellite-broadcast video on aircraft. |
2000 - Present |
| 2000 |
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EMS Wireless grows manufacturing capacity by eight times its current level, and becomes the top U.S. manufacturer of cellular/PCS base station antennas. |
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EMS first to market with a ground terminal developed to support the DVB-RCS standard - an emerging global standard for two-way satellite broadband internet access. |
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EMS SATCOM initiates development of an aeronautical M4 high-rate data product. The M4 system has near global coverage, operating over Inmarsat spot beams. |
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LXE establishes operations in Australia and in the Middle East (Dubai, UAE). |
| 2001 |
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LXE opens an office in Italy, LXE International's seventh European location. |
| 2002 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems awarded contract for key technology on Advanced EHF – the next-generation defense communications satellite. |
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EMS Technologies forms Satellite Networks Division focused on EMS broadband systems, hubs and terminals. |
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EMS SATCOM announces first installation of its 128 kbs high-speed data system on corporate aircraft. |
| 2003 |
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EMS Technologies expands into the maritime market with the Fleet 55 Maritime Satellite Terminal, offering boats at sea high-speed connectivity for voice and data applications. |
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EMS Technologies provides its search-and-rescue information system to support the United States' first Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) activation in Vermont. |
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EMS Wireless unveils industry's first true plug-and-play In-building Signal Enhancing System, Link2Cell™, to enhance wireless coverage inside small offices, buildings and homes. |
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LXE simplifies service and support with industry-leading ServicePass Program. LXE also announces a collaborative partner program, PartnerPass, to drive incremental business to LXE's partners. |
| 2004 |
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EMS Defense & Space Systems wins major defense contracts with the Joint Common Missile and B-2 bomber programs, providing innovative antenna solutions for the defense market. |
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LXE introduces new EPC-compliant handheld, the MX3-RFID, capable of reading both barcodes and RFID tags. |
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EMS Technologies wins contract to provide in-building wireless coverage in the Library of Congress's major campus and tunnel systems. |
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EMS Technologies SARMaster software aids in the first lost-person rescue via a PLB. |
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EMS SATCOM deploys the first AMT-50 and HSD-128 on a helicopter. |
| 2005 |
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EMS SATCOM Receives 2005 Airborne Command and Control Enabling Technology of the Year Award for its Contributions to Avionics. |
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EMS SATCOM CNX Cabin Network Device Receives Expanded STC for 802.11 Wireless Operation. |
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EMS SATCOM Announces the AMT-3500 Intermediate-Gain Antenna; Providing More Options for In-Flight Office Functionality. |
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LXE Introduces Rugged, Speech Recognition Computer - The HX1 with ToughTalk Technology. |
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High-Speed Internet, Voice and Safety Services in One Unit - Introduction of the eNfusion HSD-440 high-speed data terminal. |
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Army Airborne Battle Command Selects EMS SATCOM Broadband For Real-Time In-Flight Command And Control On EUH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters. |
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EMS SATCOM Broadens Tracking & Management Systems Marketing Efforts, Opens Office in Monterrey, Mexico. |
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LXE Announces Versatile MX7 Handheld Computer. |
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Selects EMS SATCOM Satellite Communications for Voice, Data, Internet and Real-Time Streaming Video on P3 Aircraft. |
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LXE Unveils Ground-Breaking RX1 Rugged Forklift-Mounted RFID Reader at EPCglobal U.S. Conference in Atlanta. |
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Boeing Selects EMS High-speed Data Terminal for Broadband Satellite Communication And Safety Services For P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft. |
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LXE Reinforces Its Presence In Asia With The Opening Of Asia Pacific Headquarters In Singapore. |
| 2006 |
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NATO Awards Globecomm Systems and EMS SATCOM $7.8 Million Contract for GPS-Based Force Tracking System. |
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Bombardier Aerospace Selects EMS SATCOM AMT-3800 High-Gain Antenna for Global Business Jet Family. |
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LXE Inc. Unveils RX2 Vehicle-mounted RFID Reader At Wal-Mart Supplier On-Boarding Forum And EPCglobal US Tech Expo. |
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EMS Wireless Unveils First Broadband Antenna in Cobra™ Antenna Series Supporting the UMTS Spectrum. |
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EMS SATCOM Wins Contract to Provide eNfusion™ HSD-128 to deliver Real-Time Video Capabilities to German Army CH53 Helicopters. |
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EMS Wireless Introduces DataNex II Backhaul Solution and SelectaCell™ Repeater with Enhanced Features. |