News & Analysis
HARTING sign Integrator Partner Agreement with Tritec
HARTING has announced the signing of an Integrator Partner Agreement with Tritec Systems with the intention of further developing sales and business opportunities for HARTING’s RFID product range. The partner agreement brings together the best qualities from both parties to benefit the end customers. Under the terms of the agreement, HARTING will train and support the Tritec team in HARTING’s family of ruggedised RFID tags, readers and softwa...
2012 Special Edition Train Themed Aluminum Chassis
Lian-Li has unveiled the PC-CK101 train themed aluminium chassis. Resembling a traditional steam engine train while still functioning as a computer case, this Lian Li 2012 Special Edition Chassis combines the train and DIY builder enthusiast worlds into one. Lian Li will also be launching a giveaway of the PC-CK101 to one lucky fan along with the release of the PC-CK101 on their new Facebook page.
Phoenix Photonic Enhance Firebird Range at ECOC 2012
Phoenix Photonics has today unveiled two new products as part of its expanded Firebird instrumentation range at the ECOC exhibition, Amsterdam, 17-19 September (Stand number 614). ECOC marks the global launch of a programmable polarization control instrument and an associated polarization controller microprocessor interface.
Nihon's Keith Sweatman to Present at SMTA International
Nihon Superior has announced details of its participation in the Technical Program of SMTAI 2012, which is being held in the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, FL, from October 14-18, 2012. The paper, “Optimizing Solder Paste for Void Minimization with Vacuum Reflow” will be presented in Session SMT7, 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 in the Asia 2 meeting room.
iRobot Obtains Evolution Robotics
iRobot today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Evolution Robotics, developer of Mint and Mint Plus automatic floor cleaning robots, based in Pasadena, California. The acquisition and the definitive agreement have been approved by the board of directors of iRobot and the board of directors and stockholders of ER.
Meet BPM Microsystems at the upcoming CiEN Electronics and Digital Industry Exhibition
BPM Microsystems will showcase its model 2800ISP in-system programming station and 3800 automated production programmer in Adaptsys' booth located in Pavilion 1 – Stand : N° H85 at the upcoming CiEN Electronics and Digital Industry Exhibition, scheduled to take place October 23-25, 2012 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France.
Viscom AG Secures the Status of Authorized Economic Operator
Viscom AG announces that it achieved AEO certification and is now regarded as an official Authorized Economic Operator in the European Union. On September 5, 2012, the customs office granted the popular certificate to the Hannover-based manufacturer of optical and X-ray inspection systems.
Frost & Sullivan analysis of the Global EMS design market
Electronics manufacturing service providers have evolved from offering point-to-point service to providing complete design support services. EMS providers have started developing focused strategies to broaden design revenues, as their core strategy elevates growth in design services.
KIC Sets up In-Country Product Repair and Calibration Center
Effective September 1, 2012, KIC expanded its presence in Mexico in order to improve the services available to its customers. In the past, KIC customers in Mexico sent their KIC products to the United States for repair; however, now they can send their profilers and other KIC equipment to Guadalajara, JAL for repair or calibration.
Imec Demonstrates Electronics that Flex and Stretch
Imec announced today that it has integrated an ultra-thin, flexible chip with bendable and stretchable interconnects into a package that adapts dynamically to curving and bending surfaces. The resulting circuitry can be embedded in medical and lifestyle applications where user comfort and unobtrusiveness is key, such as wearable health monitors or smart clothing.