Founded in 1993, Kionix is a private company in Ithaca, New York. The company is a pioneer in high aspect ratio silicon micromachining technology initially developed by Cornell University. Today, it enjoys a global reputation in MEMS product design, process and quality control. The global giants of consumer electronics use Kionix products in games, mobile terminals, personal navigation and hard disk protection products. Kionix's MEMS products are subdivided into automotive, industrial, and healthcare applications. The MEMS inertial sensor provided by the company is one of the most diversified series in the industry, including single axis, double axis, and three-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, and unique sensor combinations.