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Partner company plans expansion

(28 April 2003)

Peratech, a Darlington company with several University research connections, is planning an expansion drive having just completed their initial research and development phase.

Peratech is responsible for the technology that allows touch sensitive pads to be attached to space suits, enabling astronauts to control vehicles and other items at the touch of a fabric button, known as Softswitch technology.

Reported in Northern Echo.