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SchmartBoard is Looking for Beta Testers
New Website will be Social Network for Electronics Enthusiasts. - May 08, 2008 - SchmartBoard, Inc.
RFID Veteran to Lead SecureRF Engineering Team - Dr. Jeffrey Zhu Will Head Research and Development
SecureRF Corporation named Dr, Jeffrey Zhu, a top radio frequency identification (RFID) engineer, to head the product development and delivery of their highly secure RFID solutions to the marketplace. Dr. Jeffrey Zhu has joined SecureRF™ as CTO and vice president of engineering. Zhu is in... - May 01, 2008 - SecureRF Corporation
Upcoming Webinar Promises to Reduce Lead Free Costs by 30%
Saturn Electronics Corp. to Educate Attendees on Specific Solutions. - April 24, 2008 - Saturn Electronics Corp.
PCB Solutions Staff Acquisition Benefits Highly Sought After Product & Services
Former Iomega engineer, Steve Johnson, is acquired by PCB Solutions. Due to the high demand of PCB Solutions cutting-edge services this industry leader continues to expand. - March 30, 2008 - PCB Solutions
OLOVO Announces Agreement for Supplying Advanced Packaging Wafer Bumping Plating Anodes
OLOVO, LLC, a leading low-alpha and interconnect materials supplier, has reached an agreement with Semitool, Inc. whereby OLOVO has become licensed to supply anodes for use in Semitool’s electrochemical deposition systems. - March 15, 2008 - Olovo
SecureRF to Present “What Do We Really Mean by Security for RFID -- And How Much is Enough” at INTERPHEX 2008 Pharmaceutical Conference
Louis Parks, CEO of SecureRF, to Present “What Do We Really Mean By Security for RFID -- And How Much Is Enough” on March 26, 2008 at 2 PM at INTERPHEX 2008 pharmaceutical conference in Philadelphia. Parks to detail RFID Security functions for pharmaceutical applications. - March 14, 2008 - SecureRF Corporation
AMCI Resolver Transducers Are Direct Replacement for Expensive Competitors
Designed as a direct replacement for today’s competing resolver transducers, AMCI releases their new HT/HTT-400 series resolver transducers in 4” diameter housing. AMCI’s HT/HTT-400 series are also available with a wide selection of resolver types, suiting most electrical specifications. Short lead times come standard with this product. - March 09, 2008 - AMCI
Supporting the Developments in Medical Devices
PMD announces a new high performance variant to the versatile 12mm DC motor range. The 112-200 unit is due to be available for general supply from mid-March and is being introduced as a result of growing interest in high quality DC motors for the Medical devices industry. - March 03, 2008 - Precision Microdrives Limited
SchmartBoard Announces Contest for Education
10 to Win SchmartBoard Notebook Bags in SchmartBowl Contest - February 19, 2008 - SchmartBoard, Inc.
Ecliptek Announces Availability of IBIS Models for the EMO™ Family of MEMS Oscillators
Ecliptek Corporation, a leading supplier of frequency control products, announces the release of IBIS models for its EMO™ family of MEMS clock oscillators. - February 15, 2008 - Ecliptek Corporation
SchmartBoard Announces 6 Winners in Schmartie Awards
Top prizewinner receives $1000 and a product marketed with his name on it. - February 06, 2008 - SchmartBoard, Inc.
PCB Solutions Brings Electronics Assembly Back to the USA
PCB Solutions Inc., a recognized leader in printed circuit board assembly, announced today that it has expanded it's production facility by adding new production lines to meet increased demands of quality pcb assembly. Adding an additional assembly line increases the strength of an already exceptional printed circuit board assembly operation. - January 30, 2008 - PCB Solutions
Precision Microdrives Introduces Higher Torque DC Gearmotors for Actuation and Automation Applications
High torque DC gearmotors from Precision Microdrives capable of delivering effective actuation of medium sized mechanisms opens up the capacity for its use outside miniature consumer devices to vending machines, industrial systems and automation applications. With an increasing range of projects... - January 18, 2008 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Micralyne Appoints Alan Richards as New Vice President of Operations
Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) microfabrication company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Richards as the new Vice President of Operations. - November 22, 2007 - Micralyne Inc.
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