Shipments of Small Displays Rise in June
Shipments of SMD panels climbed slightly in June to 188.5 million units, up 1 percent from 186.6 million in May.
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Avnet Adds Micrium Software
PHOENIX — Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced that it has added Micrium, a low-cost, real-time operating system (RTOS) embedded software developer, to its Americas offering. Micrium’s kernels and complete RTOS solutions are available by contacting an Avnet representative or by visiting www.avnetexpress.com. As the world’s largest…
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EU Emission Goals Create Opportunities for High-Tech
Even though the European Union is still chipping away at its 2020 targets for emissions reduction and energy efficiency, that hasn't stopped the trading bloc from setting goals for 40 years out. Among the ambitious plans on the table, the 27-nation EU is focusing on “cost-efficient ways to make the European economy more climate-friendly” and…
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5 Top Benefits High-Tech Gets From Great PR
Companies create and execute PR campaigns for lots of reasons. They include management habit (we've always had one), helping to drive demand (a reasonable move), getting a company mentioned in the news media (very old school), and, of course (for public corporations), conforming to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. But PR support of tech brands…
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Tablet and E-reader Semiconductor Opportunity to Approach $16 Billion
The growing popularity of tablets is leaving many to question the viability of the e-reader market’s sustainability
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Avnet Seminars to Feature Energy Micro Tools
PHOENIX — Avnet Memec, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today the launch of a series of technical seminars focused on Energy Micro’s energy-efficient EFM®32 microcontrollers (MCUs). These day-long technical seminars will take place in nine cities across the United States and will be hosted by…
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Onshoring Trend Cooling Off
Three months ago, a survey by MFG.com indicated domestic manufacturers that had moved production offshore were considering bringing facilities back to North America. (See: Evidence of ‘Onshoring’ – But Where Are the ‘Help Wanted’ Signs?.) A follow-up report shows that trend is slowing. MFG.com, which calls moves back to the US and Canada “reshoring,” reports…
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US Thumps China in Solar Panel Shipment
China has a huge trade surplus with the United States in many segments of the economy but not, surprisingly, in the sale of solar panels, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association. A recent report from the two organizations indicates US shipments of solar products to China far exceed imports from the…
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Richardson Has Deal to Buy Powerlink
LAFOX, Ill. — Richardson Electronics Limited, a subsidiary of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Powerlink Specialist Electronics Support Limited (“Powerlink”). Powerlink, a UK-based technical service company with locations in London and Dubai, services traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers and related equipment for…
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Nu Horizons Launches Online Resource
MELVILLE, N.Y. — Nu Horizons Electronics, an Arrow Electronics company, today announced the launch of a new online resource designed to help simplify the process of identifying devices applicable for specific end applications. The new site, located at www.nuhorizons.com/markets, initially targets applications in the energy and medical markets, with additional markets forthcoming that will include…
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