Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, UK – 25 March 2011 – Chronos Technology, a specialist supplier of GNSS (GPS, GLONASS & Galileo) products and developer of bespoke GPS timing products for time and frequency synchronisation, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IFEN GmbH based in Poing, Germany.

IFEN is a leading provider of GNSS navigation products and services whose technology portfolio includes GNSS RF signal simulators and GNSS test receiver, simulation and data processing tools, test range operation and systems for testing vehicle navigation systems and Assisted-GPS (A-GPS).  IFEN’s primary product range, ‘NavX® - GNSS Test Solutions’ is designed to provide a complete range of integrated navigation test products and services unique to the market. 

The partnership will enable Chronos’ customers to take advantage of the world-leading flexibility, capability and usability of the IFEN range of products together with the range of engineering and customisation services available.

Dr Günter Heinrichs Head of Customer Applications, Business Development with IFEN said “We are delighted to be working with the Chronos team, bringing together key skills from both companies.”

Andy Proctor GNSS Divisional Manager with Chronos said “The uniquely flexible way in which the IFEN product range enables multi-constellation simulation or verification brings a cost-effective and scalable combination of performance and capability, unmatched in the market today. “  He added “This partnership will increase our existing product offering of GNSS test equipment to our customers.”

About IFEN GmbH

IFEN is a leading provider of GNSS navigation products and services.  IFEN’s technology portfolio includes GNSS RF signal generators, receivers, test ranges, simulation and data processing tools and seamless LBS.  IFEN’s primary product, ‘NavX® - GNSS Test Solutions’ is designed to provide the users with a complete range of integrated navigation test products and services unique to the market.  IFEN’s satellite navigation expertise is offered to customers for services such as GNSS system studies, research and development of navigation and integrity algorithms, design and development of GNSS software and hardware and engineering of turnkey facilities and systems.  For more information visit www.ifen.com

About Chronos Technology

Chronos is a UK specialist technology company in the field of position, navigation and timing.  Chronos supply GNSS (GPS) products from receivers for all application types including covert tracking, avionics, and embedded systems to test equipment (simulators) and GNSS infrastructure (antennas, splitters, repeaters) for the distribution of GNSS RF signals into sensitive environments.  Chronos has developed a range of bespoke GPS timing products for time and frequency synchronisation in power and communication systems.  Established in 1986, Chronos is also recognised as the UK experts in timing and synchronisation for telecom, power and utility and financial systems.  For more information visit www.chronos.co.uk and www.gps-world.biz