ARC Systems Co Ltd & Nematron Corporation jointly announces HyperKernel IP transfer Agreement

ARC Systems & Nematron are pleased to announce the completion of a transaction to transfer all rights of ownership in Nematron’s HyperKernel Real Time Subsystem to Tokyo based ARC Systems.

The transaction forms part of an ongoing realignment plan for Nematron. David Hicks – Nematron CEO commented, ‘While HyperKernel continues to be a key component of our OpenControl PC-Based Control Product Strategy, divesting the HyperKernel development effort will enable Nematron to concentrate it’s software resources in key strategic product development areas while further strengthening the relationship with a major partner long term.’

Norio Sasagawa – ARC Systems’ Representative Director explained ‘ARC Systems have had experience of supplying HyperKernel to NASA through a Japanese establishment JAXA (formally known as NASDA), by using HyperKernel as a test programme for aerospace equipment. The JAXA experience confirmed Hyperkernel's future possibilities and ARC Systems is currently working on a project in which HyperKernel will be used to control robots." From now on, ARC will make every effort to ensure HyperKernel has an important role in strengthening Nematron’s software products even further.”

ARC Systems has developed specialized skills along with a reputation for expertise in Microsoft Windows real time Kernel applications within the aeronautical, aerospace and factory automation markets. The synergy and similar interests between the two companies provides a vehicle for mutual growth, both technologically and commercially.

Nematron will continue to sell HyperKernel as a shrink wrapped product as well as provide first level support to customers outside of Japan.

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