Component Management
UVCL coating increases durability of EV batteries
With the rise in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, protecting battery systems from harsh environments has never been more critical. The secret to enhancing battery performance, safety and reliability lies in implementing the most effective electro-chemical protection materials, particularly given the increasing trend towards high-capacity, fast charging battery packs. Electrolube’s portfolio of resins, coatings and thermal management...
Eco Works ESD compostable electrostatic dissipating film
Cortec has announced that new Eco Works ESD is available from Croatian bioplastics plant, EcoCortec. Green Eco Works ESD proprietary technology is a range of formulations that encompasses environmentally safe and dissipating features. These formulations can be customised to customer’s precise needs.
Future Electronics adds ECAD functionality to its website
Future Electronics has added PCB footprints, schematic symbols and 3D models to its website, FutureElectronics.com.
PJM RFID source tagging solution enhances efficiency
SATO has built an end-to-end supply chain PJM RFID source tagging solution for Italy-based orthopedic implant manufacturer LimaCorporate. The solution, comprising hardware, software and tags, centers around SATO’s next generation PJM RFID technology for source tagging of implantable products prior to both gas and radiation sterilisation, enabling a new streamlined workflow not possible using barcodes or conventional RFID products.
Enhanced PCB design tool simplfies component creation
ExpressPCB has released its new Plus PCB Design Suite (ExpressSCH Plus and ExpressPCB Plus version 3.0).
Pipetting robot supports PCR-based HPV screening
Labs are increasingly choosing INTEGRA Biosciences’ liquid handling pipetting robot to help them address growing workloads associated with Human papilloma virus (HPV) screening. Several studies have recently suggested that PCR-based screening is more accurate and offers earlier detection of pre-cancerous growths than the conventional Papanicolaou (Pap) test and liquid-based cytology, leading to a gradual shift towards molecular diagnostics ...
Safer medical devices with antimicrobial ALD coatings
Picosun Group, the provider of AGILE ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating technology and solutions, has reported excellent aseptic properties measured from its ALD materials. Numerous ALD oxide coatings deposited with Picosun’s processes showed remarkable reduction of microbial growth and had low values of bacterial endotoxin contamination.
UV-C light recommended to disinfect delicate VR headsets
Following rigorous testing, HP has announced UV-C light is a safe and reliable way to disinfect virtual reality headsets. Multinational IT company, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has recommended Uvisan’s UV-C cabinets as a safe and effective method of disinfection which guarantees no damage to its virtual reality (VR) headsets and HMD (head mounted displays).
Anglia launches the two minute BOM
A Bill of Materials (BOM) tool which will deliver a volume quote in under two minutes has been launched by UK-based component distributor Anglia.
SnapEDA and Switchcraft agree digital models deal
SnapEDA and Switchcraft are collaborating to distribute digital models for Switchcraft’s products.