Science & Technology 
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Tue, February 10, 2009
Flexpoint Technology Adapted for Sports Products
DRAPER, Utah--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT) is working closely with a manufacturer to develop several sports-related products that the company anticipates could be brought to market before the end of the year.
The cutting-edge products will include sensor technology for bowling and golf shoes, bowling gloves and golf club shafts. The products will be used to help improve an individual's performance. Among other things, the glove will measure release angle, and the shoes will measure distribution of weight, while the club shaft measures flexibility, speed and angle.
"We are excited to be able to deliver multiple sports-related products for the market. Bowling and golf have millions of enthusiasts looking for improvements to their individual performance, and these new products will offer inexpensive technology that will allow them to do that," stated Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint Sensor Systems.
There are currently over 70 million recreational bowlers and 2.9 million league bowlers in the United States, and over 100 million worldwide, with revenues from bowling reaching over $10 billion a year. There are also 13 million golfers in the United States and over 60 million worldwide.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. manufactures a patented cutting-edge flexible sensor that has also proven to be an extremely durable switch. The single-layer Bend Sensor® product allows for the measurement of mechanical movement, air flow, water flow or even vibration. It can be used as a range of motion sensor, or as a durable and reliable switch in most harsh environments. Flexpoint serves numerous industries including automotive, medical, industrial controls and more.
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