Descrição Dust Networks makes wireless sensor systems used to monitor and control industrial systems. The company's SmartMesh platform wirelessly connects electronic sensors with in-building climate control, equipment monitoring, and surveillance systems, enabling greater building automation and security. Its products are also used for such applications as keeping tabs on sensitive manufacturing processes in harsh industrial environments and monitoring the integrity of equipment used to generate electricity. Founded in 2002, the company received funding from venture capital firms including Cargill Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Institutional Venture Partners prior to its acquisition in 2011 by Linear Technology.