Heilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect products in North America, is now stocking Mega-Fit Power Connectors manufactured by Molex Incorporated. Mega-Fit Power Connectors have current-carrying capabilities up to 23.0A per circuit, enabling one of the highest current-density options compared to existing midrange power connectors. The Mega-Fit’s innovative split-box terminal design offers six independent points…
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Wondering how to make your distribution center a profit center? Here are six things you can do to take your distribution center from cost center to profit center. Click on the image below to start the slideshow: Six Simple Steps to Datacenter Transformation Basically, it pays to pay attention to every corner of the distribution…
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So you've climbed the rickety old corporate ladder and made it to the top. Congratulations. Now the real work begins. If you're a first-time manager, you probably have a thing or two to learn. Switching from producing to managing production is quite a stretch. Obviously, you're already equipped with many skills, abilities, and experiences needed…
DetailsEl Segundo, Calif. — Semiconductor consumption in 2014 by China’s automotive industry will reach $4.6 billion, up 11 percent from $4.1 billion last year, driven by increased demand for vehicle safety features and infotainment applications, including car navigation, according to a new report from IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS). This follows a 10 percent increase in…
DetailsW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has become the first and only electronics manufacturer to receive the Platinum Award from COM DEV International Ltd. – the global designer and manufacturer of space hardware – for its performance in supplying GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies. Gore’s cable assemblies maintain reliable electrical and mechanical integrity in demanding environments. This…
DetailsCombining three events into one, IPC’s inaugural IPC TechSummit™on October 28–30, 2014, in Raleigh, N.C., will focus on innovation, reliability and leadership — three cornerstones of successful business in today’s electronics marketplace. The summit, targeting electronics industry engineers, technologists, managers and executives, will provide world-class educational and networking opportunities as well as panel discussions to…
DetailsHeilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect products in North America, is offering a new inventory management replenishment (IMRS) program. The updated system replaces the traditional POS scanner that communicates via modem with a tablet and Bluetooth scanner that communicates via Wi-Fi or the Internet. Heilind’s IMRS program offers numerous customer benefits including: Reduced inventory,…
DetailsThe smartphone market has been a boon for component makers and has in part offset declining demand in PCs. But according to IDC, even smartphone growth will begin to level off. Manufacturers will have to look toward emerging markets such as India and Africa for the next wave of growth. In 2013 the worldwide smartphone…
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Dramatic political and economic shifts are common in the Middle East. In addition to profound impact on those regions, these changes also inform the path forward for the US semiconductor industry. It is very important to understand macrohistory to help analyze the impacts of geo-political events on the operation of businesses. Today, the US semiconductor…
DetailsNKK Switches, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switches, today announced that CAJ Engenharia Eletro-Eletronica is the company’s newest authorized territorial sales firm as the company expands its presence in Brazil. “Brazil is one of the most important emerging markets in the world and a strategic place for NKK Switches to be…
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