The first meeting of a new initiative designed to bring together sensor technology users, manufacturers, and researchers is scheduled to take place October 31-November 1 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA.

Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Technology Applications Center (MTAC) of the University of Pittsburgh, the Next Generation Sensor Initiative (NGSI) is being established to foster collaborative partnerships to improve the productivity and competitiveness of U.S. industry.