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Pickering Electronics will highlight the following products amongst others at Semicon West:

The RF Plugfest taking place May 21-25 in Malaga was initiated by the NFC Forum with the aim to test the interoperability of NFC implementations. Particularly, the test equipment providers were challenged to show their progress in the implementation of the NFC Forum test specifications.

IC Insights has raised its forecast for total shipments of personal computers and now expects total PC shipments to rise to 478 million units in 2012, an increase of 15% over 416 million units in 2011. According to the company’s Mid-Year Update to its 2012 IC Market Drivers Report, IC Insights forecasts total PC shipments will increase to 783 million units in 2015, which represents an average annual increase of 16% between 2010 and 2015.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that Frost & Sullivan recognized Agilent with the 2012 Europe Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Leadership Award for Calibration Services. “With a highly integrated team of professionals and an unswerving focus on resolving customer queries and meeting their changing requirements, Agilent has performed exceedingly well in terms of delivering the highest quality of calibration services,” said Frost & S...

Huntkey Enterprise Group today officially released their latest universal all-in-one electrical power surge solution. The Huntkey PAA803-2 Smart Power Surge Protector guarding not only 8 power outlets but also offering surge protection for your phone as well as TV lines. A Double-break safety switch and build-in EMI/RFI noise filter also improve over-all safety and stability during operation.

Kontron announces that the inaugural meeting was held for the SGET Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies eV.. A group of embedded computing manufacturers have formed the registered association to drive standardization of embedded computing.

Enpirion EN2300 12V Family Overview, Company & Market Update, Market Challenges - presented by Mark Cieri

A new partnership will bring the UK one step closer to a universally accessible charging grid for electric vehicles. Critical Software Technologies has been appointed by Engenie Limited, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, to help it and Schneider Electric establish one of the first national charging networks in the UK. The network will involve the installation of rapid DC charging systems at Roadchefs throughout the coun...

Smart metering has gained popularity by bringing benefits to all stakeholders in the utilities industry. Different payment methods available via smart meters for the amount of energy consumed help end users to increase payment transparency and enable utilities to easily comply with regulations on consumer rights.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has signed a supply agreement with Remy International Inc. for its high performance electric traction motors for the Quantum's Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150, that is based on America's best-selling pickup truck, the Ford F-150.