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Bosch To Build Pilot Line For The Manufacture Of Lithium-ion Batteries
Robert Bosch GmbH is to build a pilot production line in Eisenach in order to research into materials and production processes for future generations of lithium-ion cells. It is planned that the line will produce the first samples for trial purposes from 2012, and will then be extended until it reaches an annual production volume of more than 200,000 cells by 2015. Subsequent preparations for series production are planned for marine applications....
Volkswagen Presents Latest Efficiency Technology System: World’s First Cylinder Shut-off In Four-cylinder TSI
Volkswagen’s latest efficiency technology, a cylinder shut-off system, will debut in the new 1.4-litre TSI engine from the start of 2012. This is another large step for Volkswagen in terms of saving fuel.
Powerstax appoints new Director of Sales for EMEA
Powerstax announces the appointment of a new Director of Sales, EMEA. Rob Hill is returning to the UK from the USA, where for the last six years he has held a number of senior posts in the power industry, to take up this new role.
Synopsys Acquires nSys Design Systems
Synopsys, Inc announced today that it has completed the acquisition of nSys Design Systems Private Limited (nSys). With this acquisition, Synopsys is increasing its investment in VIP technology to address the growing verification challenges designers face as they create more and more complex systems on chips (SoCs) to serve the demand for 'smart' electronics. The terms of the deal, structured as an acquisition of substantially all the assets and ...
BMW At The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)
BMW i is a synonym for visionary vehicles and mobility services, inspirational design and for a new interpretation of the premium concept, strongly defined by a commitment to sustainability. With BMW i, the BMW Group is taking a holistic approach: with its customised vehicle concepts, sustainability across the entire the value chain and additional mobility services, BMW i is rewriting the concept of individual mobility. At the Frankfurt Motor Sho...
Nichia files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against White LED Products of EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. of Taiwan
On Aug. 31, 2011, Nichia Corporation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Tokyo District Court to enjoin Chip One Stop, Inc. from infringing Nichia's patent (No. 4530094, or patent No. 094) with regard to white LED products (product number: GT 3528 series) manufactured by EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
The District Court Düsseldorf ordered a fine in white LED case
On January 18, 2011, the District Court Düsseldorf in Germany ordered The Republic Group Handelsvertretung GmbH (“TRG”) to comply with Nichia’s claims upon TRG’s acknowledgement and, in particular, to cease and desist from offering for sale, placing on the market or using, or importing or possessing for any of the aforesaid purposes in Germany regarding specific white LED products covered by Nichia’s YAG patent EP 936 682 (DE 697 02 92...
Mouser and MikroElektronika Partner to Deliver Advanced Development Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc today announced that it has partnered with MikroElektronika to help grow MikroElektronika’s North American market and bring their line of development systems and compilers to Mouser customers across the world.
Mouser Delivers Newest Low Cost, Ultra-low Power Wireless Networking Solution from Panasonic
Mouser Electronics, Inc today announced the availability of Panasonic Electronic Components’ Bluetooth RF Modules, PAN1317 and PAN1327.
Keith Margolin Joins Engineered Conductive Materials as Formulation Chemist
Engineered Conductive Materials, LLC has appointed Keith Margolin as Formulation Chemist in its Research and Development (R&D) group. In support of its rapidly expanding business in the photovoltaic market, the company is expanding its R&D group, which is focused on developing conductive interconnect materials for photovoltaic applications.