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Rockwell Collins Acquiring Projector Lines For Military And Aviation Simulation

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 26th, 2016

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Rockwell Collins Acquiring Projector Lines For Military And Aviation Simulation

Christie Digital's Matrix StIM simulation projector. Photo: Christie Digital Systems

Rockwell Collins [COL] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire the Matrix series projector product lines from Christie Digital Systems to bolster its simulation and training solutions for military and aviation customers.Terms of the asset purchase, which is expected to close by the end of March, were not disclosed.Rockwell Collins is acquiring the Matrix SIM and Matrix StIM projector products, which Christie will continue to manufacture with Rockwell Collins providing system engineering, integration and support.“Rockwell Collins’ expertise and relationships…

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