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Miniature Load Button – New Miniature Load Button Load Cell Offered in Even Smaller Size
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Load Button Load Cell product line by adding the new miniature model: Miniature Load Button LLB130. The Miniature Load Button LLB130 is offered in 5, 10, 25, and 50 lbs capacity range with an outside diameter of 0.38” and an incredible... - November 15, 2007 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
SchmartBoard Announces New Education Program
Students and educational institutions to receive a 20% discount on SchmartBoard - October 25, 2007 - SchmartBoard, Inc.
American Metal is Cashing in on Quality
Amidst massive recalls on products made in China, American Metal strives to make a name for itself based on quality. - October 19, 2007 - American Metal & Technology
Salamander Error Correction Announces 1 Gbps Viterbi Decoder
Salamander Error Correction announces the availability of the SALxx304d, a very high speed (1 Gbps) Viterbi decoder for telecommunications and high speed wireless networking applications. - July 21, 2007 - Salamander Error Correction
OEM Load Cells – Improved for Custom Requirements
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is now able to offer its LSM250 and LSM300 Precision Load Cells to meet custom requirements such as high temperature (steel version only), low temperature, water resistant, and high humidity for custom applications. In the past these products were not able to... - June 30, 2007 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
OpenCores Web Site to be Sold to a Strategic Partner
OpenCores announced today that is looking for a strategic partner within the semiconductor and EDA industry. This initiative will strengthen OpenCores as world's largest community for development and distribution of open source Verilog/VHDL soft cores. As part of this initiative, the OpenCores... - June 26, 2007 - OpenCores Organization
Beyond Semiconductor Announces New Licensing Agreement with e3C Inc.
Beyond Semiconductor, a semiconductor IP company supplying embedded processor IP technology for digital consumer, networking, personal entertainment, communications and industrial applications announced a license agreement with e3C Inc. for Beyond BA12 Processor Core, Beyond AC97 Audio Controller,... - June 25, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor
Precision Microdrives Strengthens Supply of Miniature Vibration Motors
Miniature motor supplier specialist, Precision Microdrives announces expansion of the miniature vibration motors stock to meet demands of handheld devices development. - June 23, 2007 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Forza Silicon Announces High Definition CMOS Imaging Technology
Company’s Technology Adopted by Japan Broadcasting Company NHK in HDTV Trials - June 04, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Attana Signs Distribution Agreement with Isogen Life Sciences
Attana AB, a leading supplier of affordable label-free biosensor systems for real-time detection and analysis of molecular interactions, has signed a distribution agreement with Isogen Life Science B.V. (www.isogen-lifescience.com) a leading supplier of products for the life science sector. Under... - May 30, 2007 - Attana AB
Futek Load Cells Protect Our Troops
Previously, the Army’s Humvee vehicles were susceptible to a tactic used to disable vehicles and injure our troops. To deal with this threat, the Army Research & Development Command at Watervliet Arsenal in New York improved on a concept that was successful in protecting Humvees in Haiti during the ‘90s and tested it using a 3,000 lb LCB400 Rod-end Tension Load Cell designed by Futek. - May 12, 2007 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
ChipX Partners with Beyond Semiconductor to Offer 32 bit Processors
ChipX Incorporated, provider of the broadest range of next generation ASIC solutions, announced a partnership and license agreement with Beyond Semiconductor for a family of 32 bit processors. Many custom designs require 32 bit processing power in order to run real time operating systems, process... - May 07, 2007 - Beyond Semiconductor
Design Solutions Acquires Paradigm Manufacturing Partners
Design Solutions Inc. (DSI) announces the acquisition of Paradigm Manufacturing Partners (PMP), an EMS and contract manufacturing services provider based in Garden Grove, California. This acquisition helps DSI close the gap between design and manufacturing to provide a full product development solution under one umbrella. - March 13, 2007 - Design Solutions
Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc. Launches New Family of Low-cost, High-reliability Micro-D Connectors
A new family of low-cost, high-reliability Micro-D connectors have been developed to solve common problems inherent with commercially-available Micro-D connectors. - March 07, 2007 - Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.
Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment (GFab) LLC Appoints European Sales Director
Thierry Brugere joins Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment LLC as European Sales Director. - March 02, 2007 - Global Fab LLC
Spring Trade Fairs with Brooks Automation
Brooks RFID Division will present its RFID solutions at a number of different trade fairs. - February 20, 2007 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
Forza Silicon Joins Tower Semiconductor’s Authorized Design Center Program
Forza Silicon, a fabless mixed signal semiconductor company, and Tower Semiconductor, a pure-play, independent specialty foundry, have announced today that they are expanding their relationship to design and produce mixed signal and image sensor chips utilizing Tower’s process and design... - February 06, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
New 3-10 PSIG Pressure Sensors for Low Pressure Sensor Applications
The Controls Division of SSI Technologies Inc. introduces Series ULG - Ultra Low Gauge Pressure Sensors. - January 26, 2007 - SSI Technologies Inc
Forza Silicon and IBM to Collaborate on CMOS Image Sensor Solutions
Forza Silicon and IBM are collaborating to develop CMOS image sensor chips using IBM’s CMOS Image Sensor Foundry (CIMG) process and technology, and characterize IBM’s image sensor IP. - December 12, 2006 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Paltek Selects HiTech Global as the North American & European Distribution Partner for its Low-Cost PCI Express Solution
Paltek Corporation (JASDAQ: 7587), a leading silicon and electronic solutions supplier in Japan, announced today the appointment of HiTech Global as its sales representative for North America and Europe markets. The first engagement will start with promotion of the Paltek’s... - October 26, 2006 - HiTech Global
Brooks Automation Supplies RFID Automation Solutions to Singapore
Intermech Machinery in Tuas relies on RFID to minimize production and storage costs. - September 23, 2006 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
RFID-Chip Put into Optical Data Carriers
Two information carriers combined in one medium. - September 21, 2006 - Brooks Automation (Germany) GmbH
Multi-Contact Acts Against Product Counterfeiters
Recently, more and more poor quality copies of MC-PV connectors and panel sockets have appeared on the PV market. At the photovoltaic trade show Intersolar 2006 in Freiburg (Germany), MC targeted these forgeries. One of the things uncovered concerned a Chinese provider who had connectors which... - September 06, 2006 - Multi-Contact USA
New Insulator Sleeve for 6mm Plug Connectors
Multi-Contact Introduces Larger Insulating Sleeve for Its Powerline 2 Productline. - August 29, 2006 - Multi-Contact USA
Intel Releases Game for Network Managers
Intel has released a game for Network Managers in the hopes of generating interest in new technology. Players answer questions on networking with the aim of becoming Network Manager Champion of 2006. - July 28, 2006 - Intel
SICK Accepted to PMMI - the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
SICK has been accepted into the Supplier Membership Category within the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute Network (PMMI). In this historical, first-time vote, members of PMMI voted that 'key suppliers' to the Packaging Industry may be allowed to join. - July 19, 2006 - SICK Inc.
The World’s First Mini-Tracking Ball Using Laser Technology - Easy Control, Faster Scrolling and More Productivity
A self contained tracking in a mini-package that can be used in hundred’s of applications including small electronic devices that require a lot of scrolling to obtain key information such as MP3 players, IPOD-type devices, mobile phones, notebooks, sub-notebooks, PDA and many others. - July 13, 2006 - Litrax Gmbh
De Beers and Gedex Sign Strategic Agreement
Gedex Inc., a private Canadian corporation, has completed a strategic agreement with De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining group, which will assist in the commercialization of Gedex’s new resource exploration technology. De Beers has contracted with Gedex to use its unique... - June 29, 2006 - Gedex Inc.
4th Dimension PCB Certified as a Top Performer
4th Dimension PCB, Inc., a provider of printed circuit board design services based in Florida, has been certified as a Top 20% Performer based on the Past Performance Evaluation survey responses of its reference customers. 4th Dimension PCB’s PPE score of 96/100 demonstrates outstanding... - May 26, 2006 - 4th Dimension PCB
Multi-Contact Products RoHS Compliant
Multi-Contact Standard Products in Compliance with ROHS Directive 2002/95/Ec. - April 21, 2006 - Multi-Contact USA
UL Certification for Multi-Contact Robotic Connectors
MC Robotic Connectors TSB150 and TSS150 Now UL Recognized - November 22, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
4th Dimension PCB is Part of Team Awarded NASA (MSFC) Contract
4th Dimension PCB, Inc., a provider of printed circuit board (PCB) design services, announced today it is part of the team of contractors recently awarded NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Engineering, Science and Technical Services (ESTS) contract. - October 05, 2005 - 4th Dimension PCB
Multi-Contact USA Announces Dr. Springmann as Product Management Fuel Cell Connectors North America
Multi-Contact USA is very pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Springmann, Ph.D., head of engineering, will also assume the role of Product Management Fuel Cell Connectors North America. Dr. Springmann is tasked with exploring new opportunities for connector solutions in this field. His expertise and... - August 09, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
Hermetic Seal Manufacturer Receives Certification Under ISO 9001:2000 from SGS
Tekna Seal LLC has received ISO 9001:2000 certification for its quality management system for the purpose of manufacturing glass to metal and ceramic to metal hermetic seals. - August 09, 2005 - Tekna Seal, LLC
Multi-Contact USA Announces Solar Connector Rated at 30A
Multi-Contact USA is very pleased to announce that our PV-KBT3II and PV-KST3II UL-recognized connectors are now rated at 30A when using 10AWG wire. Additionally, all sizes of this style PV connector are now UL-accepted for field assembly and installation. Our Head of Engineering, Dr. Peter... - August 08, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
New Additions to the CombiTac Modular Connector
Our CombiTac modular connector system has even more options for interconnection. - July 14, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
New Interactive CombiTac Connector Tool on MC USA Website
We now have an interactive tool that allows you to build your own modular connector. - July 14, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
AlfaMag / Talema toroidal inductors now recommended for use on National Semiconductor’s Interactive Webench Design Tool
AlfaMag Electronics is the authorized North American agent for the International Talema Group. Now the Talema SW Series toroidal inductors for National’s Simple Switchers are recommended as an approved supplier on National’s interactive webench design tool. - June 29, 2005 - AlfaMag Electronics, LLC.