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Hitachi Display Products Group wins Assodel Award - Voted best LCD supplier and manufacturer in Italy by Assodel
Hitachi Display Products Group has been voted best LCD supplier and manufacturer by Assodel, the Italian association of electronic component suppliers and distributors. Hitachi was presented with the prestigious award at the annual Assodel gala dinner held in Milan, Italy. Assodel has over 160 members, 410 customers and represents 95% of semiconductor and 70% of component distribution in Italy.
SEMA to Participate in International PV Module Quality Assurance Forum during EU PVSEC 2011
The Solar Engineering & Manufacturing Association (SEMA) will participate in the upcoming International PV Module Quality Assurance Forum, scheduled to take place Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Radisson Blu (SAS) Hotel on Marseiller Strasse in Hamburg, Germany from 1:45- 4:30 p.m. The forum will take place during the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition with speakers from the US (NREL), Europe (EC DG-JRC) and Japan (AIST)...
Innovations for FINEPLACER lambda to be highlighted at Productronica 2011
At Productronica 2011, Finetech will present a number of smart improvements and new options for the FINEPLACER lambda. New optical system and illumination Although the FINEPLACER® lambda already has a reputation for providing superior optical resolution, Finetech could enhance the experience by adding new features. A whole new lighting concept now allows a separate adjustment of chip and substrate illumination. The lighting settings can be adapt...
Johnson Controls Announces Planned Investment in Its Automotive Battery Recycling Center in Cienega De Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Johnson Controls, Inc today announced plans to invest more than $70 million in its automotive battery recycling center in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The investment will fund the replacement of the Cienega facility's existing rotary furnaces with larger, more efficient rotary furnaces as well as the addition of proven state-of-the-art environmental control technologies.
Johnson Controls and Saft Reach an Agreement to End Li-ion Automotive Battery Joint Venture
Johnson Controls, Inc., and Saft have reached an agreement to end their joint venture, Johnson Controls-Saft, which was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture Li-ion vehicle batteries. Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Controls will acquire Saft's share of the company for $145 million in cash. The agreement includes an up-front royalty payment by Johnson Controls to Saft in return for an expanded license to Johnson Controls to use cert...
Revolutionary Multi-speed Electric Vehicle Transmission Substantially Improves Ev Performance And Range
Prototypes of a novel, multi-speed transmission for electric vehicles (EVs) have begun on-road testing with a European vehicle manufacturer. Designed and manufactured by Italian drivetrain specialist Oerlikon Graziano with British control systems specialist Vocis, the simple, elegant concept will increase vehicle range or allow reduced battery pack size, as well as providing improved low-speed pull away and higher-speed cruising.
Plessey Semiconductors expands in China with new offices
Plessey Semiconductors has formally announced the opening of their new office in the city centre of Shenzhen, China. Located in Futian, the heart of the Shenzhen Central Business District, the new office is the first milestone in an aggressive expansion plan for the company.
Productiv To Bridge The Gap Between Green Technology Developers And The Global Automotive Industry
A new business has been established in the UK to help connect technology developers to international vehicle manufacturers and their tier 1 suppliers. This initiative by Productiv Limited, which has been created to take new technology into production, will provide wide ranging support to small and medium sized enterprises, helping to industrialise emerging low carbon technologies.
Productiv Debuts At Uk’s Leading Low Carbon Vehicle Event
Chief executive Richard Bruges to chair Dragon’s Den style presentations by new technology developers to leading vehicle manufacturers
Skyactiv Technology Offers New Perspectives To Mazda’s Fleet Development
Breakthrough technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets with no compromise in driving dynamics is to be introduced by Mazda Motor Europe from beginning of next year.