Sigma acquires Feveon, maker of the X3 image sensor

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/11/sigma-acquires-feveon-maker-of-the-x3-image-sensor/

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Foveon (developer of the X3 image sensor for digital cameras) has just announced that they have been acquired by Sigma, the Tokyo-based camera and lens company. According to the press release, Foveon -- whose image sensors are already being used in Sigma's entire digital camera line -- will remain in San Jose, continuing to "evolve and improve the X3 sensor technology." Congratulations, you crazy kids! And best of luck to you. We mean it.

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