News & Analysis
Semiconductor R&D Spending to Hit Record-High $53.4 Billion
Spending on research and development by semiconductor companies worldwide is expected to grow 10% in 2012 to a record-high $53.4 billion compared to the current peak of $48.7 billion set in 2011, according to the Mid-Year Update of IC Insights’ 2012 McClean Report. The increase will lift R&D spending by chip companies to 16.2% of total semiconductor sales in 2012, which are now forecast to rise 3% to $329.8 billion from revenues of $321.4 bill...
Discover the Latest Technologies at the RF & Microwave Design and Test Symposium 2012 hosted by NI and AWR
The RF & Microwave Design and Test Symposium, hosted by National Instruments and AWR, is a free full-day seminar designed to update engineers, researchers and technicians on the latest technological advances in the design and test of microwave and RF systems. The rate of change in this domain has increased phenomenally in recent years and it is critical for professionals involved this field to stay ahead of the latest technologies and techniques...
ACAL Energy Raises Further Funds for Fuel Cell Development
ACAL Energy has today announced that it has secured another successful round of investment finance, enabling it to strengthen the research and development of its affordable fuel cell systems. The company has previously announced that it is targeting FlowCath power modules for commercial scale stationary power and automotive applications.
Kontron achieves International Railway Industry Standard certification
Kontron announced that it has achieved the IRIS Revision 02 certification, a compliance developed by the independent association of European railway industries UNIFE. The IRIS certification attests that Kontron complies with international unified quality standards and fulfills the highest demands for reliability and lifecycle management of the railway industry.
NanoKTN Announces Start of UK NanoRegen Mission to Germany and Austria
The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network is pleased to announce the start of the NanoRegen Mission 2012, which is taking a delegation of six UK companies and academics specialised in developing materials for use in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to Austria and Germany.
GreenPeak Technologies Belgium team moves to new office
GreenPeak Technologies has announced it is moving its Belgium offices to a new, larger location. As a result of GreenPeak’s market success supplying chips and components for the new Smart Home – the Cable Industry’s “Fifth Play”, the Belgium office has found a new home to provide working space for its expanding team of engineers, marketing and logistics staff.
Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report released by Renesas
Renesas has today released the English edition of its Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2012 (Social and Environmental), which is available online here. The CSR Report serves as a significant communication tool with the company's stakeholders and introduces Renesas Group's engagement in CSR and environmental preservation efforts and further promotes these activities for the future.
Two PYRAMAX 125A Reflow Ovens installed at PRIDE Industries
PRIDE has revealed that it has recently installed two PYRAMAX 125A Reflow Ovens at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Roseville, CA. The new reflow ovens will assist PRIDE in its effort to deliver exceptional manufacturing, supply chain and integrated facilities management outsourcing solutions to business and government agencies across the country.
Get Started with ADI's ADuCRF101 Development System
The ADuCRF101 is a fully integrated data acquisition system. This clip shows how to get to up and running with the ADuCRF101 development system and access and download the supplied software tools.
JTAG Technologies To Showcase Latest Product Developments at Autotestcon 2012
JTAG Technologies will be showcasing latest developments and products at Autotestcon Anaheim in September this year. Amongst our variety of military and aerospace products, these latest models deserve attention and will be presented at Autotestcon.