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Smart Energy Solutions from Microchip
As the world of Smart Energy evolves, Microchip is here today with the technologies that will make it a reality.
Movidius bestowed with Red Herring 100 Europe 2010 accolade
Mobile multimedia specialist Movidius today announced that it is a recipient of the Red Herring 100 Europe award, given to the top 100 most exciting and promising private technology companies based in Europe.
Tektronix Receives Lockheed Martin Outstanding Materials Support Commendation
Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control business unit in Orlando has presented a commendation to Tektronix for providing “outstanding materials support.”
ZF Electronics exceeds budget forecasts for Q1 2010
ZF Electronics GmbH, part of the worldwide ZF Group, has announced that it has exceeded budget forecasts across most of its international operating divisions for the first quarter of 2010. The company reports that ZF Electronics Europe is 30% over budget on sales, the USA is up 46% on forecast and ZF Electronics UK has also turned in Q1 results ahead of expectations, despite lengthening lead times over recent months due to increased worldwide d...
Premo signs MOU for expanding R&D for sensors in China
Premo announces new 4,000 sqm plant with 500 sqm laboratory premises to be operating by Q4 2010 in Wuxi China. The company is growing over 30% and expects to grow at an annualized aggregated rate over 20% the next three years according to existing customers´ contracts and forecasts. This will require further capacity to be available for growth especially for applications in Power Electronics for Renewable energies and Automotive.
LDRA and Visure’s Joint Release of Embed-X Selected for Editor’s Choice Award
LDRA and Visure Solutions were honoured to be featured for the Editor’s Choice Award in May’s edition of Military Embedded Systems (MES). The Editor’s Choice Award applauds solutions with the potential of making a significant, positive impact on the industry.
LEM announces appointment of new CEO
François Gabella has been appointed the new CEO of LEM Holding SA. He will take over from Paul Van Iseghem who will retire by the end of this year.
Management Changes in OSRAM's LED Business in North America
With a double change in North American management, OSRAM is reinforcing its ambitions to take an even stronger market position in the field of solid state lighting and LEDs: Effective June 1, 2010, Tom Shottes will take responsibility for the new Professional Lighting Solid State Lighting and Light Management System groups as Senior Vice President. He will be succeeded as CEO of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Inc by Don Klase. By taking this step, OS...
Audi adopts NXP’s FlexRay Technology for its new luxury saloon – The Audi A8
NXP Semiconductors today announced that the new Audi A8 will feature In-Vehicle Networking (IVN) technology powered by NXP‘s FlexRay, CAN, LIN and SBC transceivers, enabling a series of new applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, adaptive cruise control and active chassis stability system. NXP&lquo;s IVN technology connects numerous electronic devices in a car using a wiring harness that consists of few lightweight copper cable...
Laird Technologies to Attend ESC 2010 Chicago Trade Show
Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced it will be attending the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) 2010 Chicago trade show. The trades how is being held at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, June 7-9, 2010. Laird Technologies can be found at booth #331.